JULIE LAWLOR
WEST SHORE – Following our Annual General Meeting in November, it is my pleasure to introduce you to the incoming WestShore Chamber Board of Directors for 2024:
- President Ingrid Vaughan owns and operates My Smart HR and Leadership, a consulting service geared towards helping business owners create and sustain strong leadership and HR practices.
- Vice-President Kelly Darwin is the CEO and Founder of Spark Agency, a digital marketing firm, as well as Westshore Web Hosting.
- Secretary Chris Burdge is the owner of bWEST Interactive, an online marketing firm based in Langford.
- Treasurer Clark Lawrence is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Principal at Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd.
- Past-President Mike Reilly is a financial advisor with Gaining Altitude Financial, creating customized financial security plans.
- Janelle Anderson is Sales Leader at Combined Insurance, a company that provides unique coverage for individuals and families when they become injured or sick.
- Adam French is a Real Estate Consultant at Newport Realty.
- JRR (Reg) Létourneau is President and CEO of Island Tigers Energy Corporation, a project coordination and consulting firm.
- Linda Mackie is a personal brand and lifestyle photographer, owner of Linda Mackie
- Winton Michell is the General Manager at Royal Colwood Golf Club and a Class ‘A’ Executive Professional with the PGA of Canada.
- James Ramsbottom is a Registered Patent Agent and Partner at Merizzi Ramsbottom and Forster.
- Danica Straith is the Director of Community Learning Partnerships at Royal Roads University.
While 2022 saw lots of change at the WestShore Chamber, in 2023 we are just saying one good-bye. I’d like to acknowledge our outgoing Secretary Lori Frank of Lori Frank Mediation & Consulting whose wisdom and insight was much appreciated at the board table. My thanks to you, and all our directors, past and present, for your dedication and countless volunteer hours!
Julie Lawlor is Executive Director at the WestShore Chamber of Commerce
