New manager for Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has promoted from within for its new leadership.

Dan Proulx, former membership manager, has been named general manager of the business organization.

“We are excited to have Dan move into the role of general manager, particularly as his time as membership manager has demonstrated experience, passion and a willingness to pursue high standards,” said Krystin Kempton, Greater Vernon Chamber president. “There’s no question that the pandemic has created challenges for all of us, but Dan has the skills and vision to move the chamber forward and ensure that the needs of our members remain a priority.”

Proulx has been with the chamber for five years.

“I appreciate the confidence the board has placed in me and I look forward to working with them and communications coordinator Richard Rolke to guarantee that the chamber remains relevant and is evolving so our business and non-profit members not only survive, but thrive,” Proulx said. “I would also encourage our members to contact me directly so I can learn about any challenges they are experiencing and how we can assist them. One-on-one relationships with the business community are fundamental to the chamber.”

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Proulx was raised in Calgary and has been involved in the community since arriving in Vernon in 2009, with a special focus on JCI (Junior Chamber International) locally, regionally and nationally. He was recently elected 2021 national vice-president for JCI Canada.

He takes over for Dione Chambers who resigned in April.

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The Greater Venron Chamber has also announced its new board of directors for 2020-21

During a virtual annual general meeting Sept. 16, Krystin Kempton, a partner with Nixon Wenger Lawyers, was confirmed to a second one-year term as president while a board of returning and new directors was endorsed for a one-year term.

“The Chamber’s roots go back to 1897 and our volunteer board of directors continues a rich legacy of promoting entrepreneurial spirit, community service and advocating for initiatives that allow businesses and the North Okanagan to flourish,” Kempton said. “There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for businesses and non-profits, including the chamber, and a priority for the board will be reviewing our strategic goals and ensuring the integrity of the organization so it can continue to work on behalf of its members.”

Along with Kempton, the 2020/21 board of directors include:

• Robin Cardew, Robin Cardew CPA Chartered Professional Accountant – vice-president Deb White, White House Mortgages – secretary-treasurer
• Deanna Beaudoin, Deanna Beaudoin Edward Jones Financial Advisor – director
• Jonathan Blais, Salade Etcetera – director Dudley Coulter, Rise Communications/Triumph Coffee – director
• Scot Durward, Tolko Industries – director
• Roger Lamoureux, Tatawaw Kanata Glamping & Wellness – director
• Leif Lennie, Pleasant Valley Painters – director
• Ryan Mackiewich, Clark Robinson Chartered Professional Accountants – director
• Michael Molnar, Restoration Lands – director
• Aly Pain – The Conflict Coach – director
• Greg Stevens, TD Commercial Bank – director
• Darrin Taylor, Axis Intervention Services – director A

  Also during the AGM, retiring board members were recognized: Peter Kaz, One 11 Media Group Jayme McKillop, Jayme McKillop Co. Diana Wilson, Kal Tire

“Peter, Jayme and Diana have been integral to the success of the Chamber and their contributions will be missed. We wish them well with their future endeavours,” Kempton said.