New board of directors for Vernon Chamber of Commerce

VernonA new volunteer board of directors is at the helm of the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce for 2019/20.

During the annual general meeting on Wednesday, Krystin Kempton, a partner with Nixon Wenger Lawyers, was confirmed as chamber president for the next year as was a board of returning and new directors.

“It is an honour to be selected as president of the chamber board,” Kempton said. “I believe the organization has a significant role in not only representing its members, but also promoting Greater Vernon as the place to invest, work and live.”

Kempton said chamber staff would continue to advocate on behalf of its members “to ensure they have the ability to prosper.”

The 2019/20 board of directors includes:

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Darrin Taylor, Axis Intervention Services – vice-president

Greg Stevens, TD Commercial Bank – secretary-treasurer

Diana Wilson, Kal Tire – past-president

Robin Cardew, CPA – director

Dudley Coulter, Peak PR/Downtown Vernon Association – director

Peter Kaz, Village Green Hotel – director

Roger Lamoureux, Tatawaw Kanata Glamping & Wellness – director

Leif Lennie, Pleasant Valley Painters – director

Jayme McKillop, Jayme McKillop Co. – director

Aly Pain, The Conflict Coach – director

Matt Scheibenpflug, Sandman Inn – director

Deb White, White House Mortgages – director

Also during the AGM, there was an opportunity to recognize those individuals who are retiring from the board of directors.

Navneet Ghoman, Woolley and Co.

Markus Schrott, BDO Canada

Brett Vanderhoek, Tolko Industries