Robin Cardew, new president of Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce. (Photo credit: GVCC)

By Pete McIntyre

Business group

New board and leader for Greater Vernon Chamber

Sep 15, 2021 | 1:25 PM

A chartered accountant is the new leader of the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce.

Robin Cardew, who owns Robin Cardew Chartered Professional Accountant, was confirmed to a one-year term as president of the organization that provides a voice for local businesses and non-profits.

“Our volunteer board of directors represents the broad spectrum of our membership and the goal is to foster entrepreneurial spirit and to encourage a vibrant economy,” said Cardew. “The Greater Vernon Chamber has been advocating for businesses and non-profits since 1897 and our new board of directors will carry on that proud legacy of commitment to the community. I look forward to working with this team during the upcoming year.”

A board of returning and new directors was also endorsed at a virtual meeting held today (Sept. 15).

Along with Cardew, the 2021/22 board of directors includes:

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• Deb White, White House Mortgages – vice-president
• Ryan Mackiewich, Clark Robinson Chartered Professional Accountants – secretary-treasurer
• Krystin Kempton, Nixon Wenger Lawyers – past-president
• Jonathan Blais, Salade Etcetera – director
• Scot Durward, Tolko Industries – director
• Kelly Kedrosky, KJB Digital – director
• Shane Kohlman, Freshii – director
• Michael Molnar, Restoration Lands – director
• Kennedy Raine, Sundial Lighting – director
• Kari Sargeant, Castanet – director
• Darrin Taylor, Axis Intervention Services – director

Also during the AGM, the following people retiring from the board were recognized:

*Deanna Beaudoin Edward Jones Financial Advisor
*Roger Lamoureux – Tatawaw Kanata Glamping & Wellness
*Leif Lennie – Pleasant Valley Painters
*Aly Pain – The Conflict Coach
*Greg Stevens – TD Bank

“Deanna, Roger, Leif, Aly and Greg have contributed significantly to the success of the Chamber during their tenure and they will definitely be missed. We wish them well with their future endeavours,” said Cardew.