Purpose

The purpose of the Board is to sustain the Thompson Okanagan region as a competitive destination by setting the strategic direction for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and working as a policy board to ensure the long-term viability of the association.

Members

TOTA’s Board Members are dynamic and experienced tourism professionals who represent many key sectors and communities of the Thompson Okanagan region. They are elected and volunteer for 2-year terms to help TOTA and stakeholders improve and grow the region’s tourism industry.

Current Board of Directors

The following board members are currently serving, announced at the October 29, 2024 TOTA Annual General Meeting (AGM):

 
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Sandra Oldfield, Elysian Projects
Sandra Oldfield, Elysian Projects

Chair
South Okanagan
Sector: Other

Kimo Linders, ERTCU Travel Group (En Route Travel Canada) 
Kimo Linders, ERTCU Travel Group (En Route Travel Canada) 

Vice-Chair

Tours operate in all subregions of the Thompson Okanagan
Sector: Other - Receptive tour operator

Cassandra Zerebeski, Destination Silver Star / Silver Star Resort Association
Cassandra Zerebeski, Destination Silver Star / Silver Star Resort Association

Secretary-Treasurer
North Okanagan
Sector: CDMO

Michael J. Ballingall, Big White Ski Resort
Michael J. Ballingall, Big White Ski Resort

Past Chair
Boundary Country
Sector: Leisure

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Mandi Carroll, Westbank First Nation
Mandi Carroll, Westbank First Nation

Central Okanagan
Sector: Other - Community

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Vicki Dalgleish, Sandman Hotel Group
Vicki Dalgleish, Sandman Hotel Group

North Thompson, South Thompson, Gold Country, North Okanagan, Central Okanagan, South Okanagan, and Similkameen
Sector: Accommodation

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Kelley Glazer, Destination Osoyoos
Kelley Glazer, Destination Osoyoos

South Okanagan
Sector: CDMO

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Morgen Matheson, Tourism Shuswap / Columbia Shuswap Regional District
Morgen Matheson, Tourism Shuswap / Columbia Shuswap Regional District

Shuswap
Sector: CDMO

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Lumin McCutcheon, Trails to the Boundary Society
Lumin McCutcheon, Trails to the Boundary Society

Boundary Country
Sector: Other

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Lara Pethybridge, Andrew Peller Ltd
Lara Pethybridge, Andrew Peller Ltd

Central Okanagan, South Okanagan
Sector: Wine & Culinary

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Ed Ratuski, Kamloops Airport
Ed Ratuski, Kamloops Airport

South Thompson
Sector: Transportation

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Colin Ross, Peak Cellars
Colin Ross, Peak Cellars

Central Okanagan
Sector: Wine & Culinary

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Monica Seys, Shuswap Marina
Monica Seys, Shuswap Marina

Shuswap
Sector: Specialty Retail

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Dale Sivucha, Coast Capri Hotel
Dale Sivucha, Coast Capri Hotel

Central Okanagan
Sector: Accommodation

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Thom Tischik, Travel Penticton Society
Thom Tischik, Travel Penticton Society

South Okanagan
Sector: CDMO

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Board Director Nomination Form

Download the Board Director Nomination Form for the next election.

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Become a TOTA Board Director

TOTA Board Directors are elected annually and results are announced the the TOTA Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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Voting Members

Based on the TOTA Constitution & Bylaws, to qualify as a Voting Stakeholder, organizations must meet the following criteria.

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Constitution & Bylaws

The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is a not-for-profit society formed under the BC Societies Act and governed by the Constitution and Bylaws document.

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