Board of Directors

The chamber board is made up of representatives from member businesses and the community.

The board meets once per month on the third Thursday to ensure the proper running of the chamber and visitor centre, address issues raised by the membership, and advocate for local business.

Executive

Kim Magarvey, President, Orchard Valley Retirement
Trish VanTienhoven, 1st Vice-President, Primerica
Crystal Workman, 2nd Vice-President, VantageOne Credit Union
Marc Szarek, Past President, Bloom Flower Festivals

Board liaisons

Steve Drapala, City of Armstrong
Joe Van Tienhoven, Township of Spallumcheen

Directors at large

Lori Shepherd, BDO Vernon
Patti Wood, Wood Mountain Naturals
Goret Fontoura, HUB International Insurance Brokers
Michele Hill, Hill Environmental
Christa Schneider, Armstrong Branch ORL
Sean Newton, Stardust Gardens
Marlene Schweb, Swanson Mountain Fitness
Kristy McLennan, PV BLVD Coffee
Josh Seed, Seed Computers
Jen Lemire-Joinson, Sea Stars Kids Boutique
Makayla Costa, NEXUSBC Community Resource Centre

Board members serve on a volunteer basis. Each board member’s business is a chamber member.

Join the board

Directors serve on committees, support chamber events, and represent member interests in conversations with the city, the township, and the regional district.

Anyone who is a chamber member or interested in becoming one can submit an expression of interest to the chamber. Email manager@aschamber.com with a brief note about your background and why you want to join. The chamber will respond with the current expression of interest form and information about open seats.