(TRI-CITIES) November 5, 2024 — The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the candidates standing for election to its 2025 Board of Directors. The election will take place at the Chamber's 53nd Annual General Meeting on November 13 at the Vancouver Golf Club, Coquitlam.
"Our Chamber could not exist without dedicated and passionate volunteers, giving their time and expertise to serve on our Board of Directors," said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber. "For more than half a century, scores of local business leaders, non-profit executives, and community champions have skillfully guided our organization to grow and thrive."
The incoming Board Chair for 2025 is Jennifer McKinnon, Manhas Health Co., the Vice Chair is Vivien Symington, Club Aviva, the Past Chair is Daniel Richardson, BTM Lawyers, and Treasurer is Eric Salvador, Rise CPA. These appointments will be put forward by motion at the AGM.
Board Director Candidates: Five to be Elected / Re-elected
- Chris Chong, Butter Studios
- Mohammad Darwish, Aplicata Technologies Inc.
- Mike Forrest, Forrest Marine Ltd.
- Reihaneh Mirjani, Soul Bite Food / Immigrant Link Centre Society
- Pulkit Sharma, Peter Kiewit Sons ULC
- Harvey Su, CINEC Education Group (Canada)
- Noemi Victorino, Low Entropy Foundation
The 2025 Board also has five directors continuing into the second year of their two-year term:
- Adel Gamar, GLG Ltd.
- Ryan Jamieson, Coquitlam Public Library
- Katherine Kim, BDC
- Justin Levine, Golbey Levine, Lawyers + Advisors
- Devin Sharma, Swanky HR
The Chamber's CEO Leslie Courchesne is an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board, bringing the total number of board members to 15.
Stepping off the board is Jenifer Wright, Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club. As outgoing Past Chair, she will join the Chamber's Board of Governors.
Chamber member organizations in good standing each have one vote in the elections, and must attend the AGM in-person to participate.
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Since 1971, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has been the largest business association serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra, now representing 1,000+ organizations from every sector. The Chamber works to foster economic development, provide connections and benefits, and influence public policy at all levels of government to ensure strong business and strong communities. The Tri-Cities Chamber is an active member of the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce.
For more information, contact:
Leslie Courchesne, Chief Executive Officer
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
ceo@tricitieschamber.com
604.468.6870