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Nominees for the 2019/2020 Chamber Board
Each fall the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce holds an election for new board members. Each board member is elected for a two-year term with staggered renewal dates. This year we are asking you to elect six board members. Election ballots will be emailed to the main contact for your organization Friday, September 14. The Chamber uses a weighted voting system, based on your business's number of employees. Voting will close at noon Thursday, October 4. resent all facets of Chamber membership. There are 12 elected and 3 appointed, 2 of which are non-voting: one for The Chamber CEO and the other for Prodigy Group. The influential board works with decision-makers at all levels of government over the year to support our region’s business interests as well as maximize the value of membership with The Chamber. |
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Carmen Charette
Vice-President External Relations, University of Victoria
Incumbent
Director
Carmen Charette is the Vice-President External Relations at the University of Victoria, one of Greater Victoria's largest employers and contributors to the economy. Carmen has more than 30 years in the public sector providing strategic leadership to government and university officials, the private sector and community leaders across Canada.
Building strong partnerships between the education and business sectors is key to a strong economy for our region. Addressing affordable housing and transportation, as well as attracting and retaining a high-quality workforce, are important areas of advocacy for both the education and business sectors. Carmen was involved in the creation of Education Victoria, a partnership promoting Victoria as an education destination for international markets. She is a member of the South Island Prosperity Project.
Carmen has served on the Chamber's Board since 2016, and current committee memberships include the Governance Committee as well as the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee.
Vice-President External Relations, University of Victoria
Incumbent
Director
Carmen Charette is the Vice-President External Relations at the University of Victoria, one of Greater Victoria's largest employers and contributors to the economy. Carmen has more than 30 years in the public sector providing strategic leadership to government and university officials, the private sector and community leaders across Canada.
Building strong partnerships between the education and business sectors is key to a strong economy for our region. Addressing affordable housing and transportation, as well as attracting and retaining a high-quality workforce, are important areas of advocacy for both the education and business sectors. Carmen was involved in the creation of Education Victoria, a partnership promoting Victoria as an education destination for international markets. She is a member of the South Island Prosperity Project.
Carmen has served on the Chamber's Board since 2016, and current committee memberships include the Governance Committee as well as the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee.
Christina Clarke
Executive Director, Songhees Nation
Incumbent
Director
Christina Clarke is the Executive Director for Songhees Nation. She started with the Nation in 1995 after graduating from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Arts in Canadian History and Anthropology.
Christina lead implementation of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act for Songhees Nation, helping achieve the first FMA laws in Canada and the first debenture bond issue by the First Nations Finance Authority. Christina has represented Songhees Nation as a board member of the Lekwungen Development Corporation, Songhees Nation Investment Corporation, the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority and the South Island Prosperity Project, as well as on the Mayor’s Task Force on Social Procurement and Social Enterprise for the City of Victoria.
Christina’s second proudest achievement is her contribution to the planning and financing of the award winning Songhees Wellness Centre. Christina’s proudest moments are with her daughter Katie.
Christina has served on The Chamber's Board since 2018.
Executive Director, Songhees Nation
Incumbent
Director
Christina Clarke is the Executive Director for Songhees Nation. She started with the Nation in 1995 after graduating from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Arts in Canadian History and Anthropology.
Christina lead implementation of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act for Songhees Nation, helping achieve the first FMA laws in Canada and the first debenture bond issue by the First Nations Finance Authority. Christina has represented Songhees Nation as a board member of the Lekwungen Development Corporation, Songhees Nation Investment Corporation, the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority and the South Island Prosperity Project, as well as on the Mayor’s Task Force on Social Procurement and Social Enterprise for the City of Victoria.
Christina’s second proudest achievement is her contribution to the planning and financing of the award winning Songhees Wellness Centre. Christina’s proudest moments are with her daughter Katie.
Christina has served on The Chamber's Board since 2018.
Jared Webb
Wealth Manager, Fernhill Financial
Jared Webb is a Certified Financial Planning Professional and Wealth Manager with Fernhill Financial in Victoria. He is very involved in the business community, and an advocate for Canadians through his work with Advocis. He is a volunteer with Junior Achievement, and coaches his kids’ soccer teams in the spring.
Since becoming a Chamber member in 2011, Jared served on the Prodigy Group committee for more than five years. His positions included Membership Lead, Mentorship Lead, and Chair. During his time with Prodigy, Jared served two years on the Chamber Board in an appointed position.
With his extensive work on association boards, Jared seeks to add value when tackling important regional issues such as transportation, local governance and affordable housing.
Wealth Manager, Fernhill Financial
Jared Webb is a Certified Financial Planning Professional and Wealth Manager with Fernhill Financial in Victoria. He is very involved in the business community, and an advocate for Canadians through his work with Advocis. He is a volunteer with Junior Achievement, and coaches his kids’ soccer teams in the spring.
Since becoming a Chamber member in 2011, Jared served on the Prodigy Group committee for more than five years. His positions included Membership Lead, Mentorship Lead, and Chair. During his time with Prodigy, Jared served two years on the Chamber Board in an appointed position.
With his extensive work on association boards, Jared seeks to add value when tackling important regional issues such as transportation, local governance and affordable housing.
John Wilson
President and CEO, The Wilson’s Group
Incumbent
Vice Chair
John Wilson is the President and CEO of The Wilson’s Group of Companies. In addition to its core business offering of bus charters and rentals, the company also operates Gray Line Sightseeing Victoria, YYJ Airport Shuttle and BC Ferries Connector under its group of companies with more than 140 vehicles in their fleet. As well, the company operates an eight-bay mechanical body-shop and washing facility, Victoria’s Capital City Station, the Capital City Café and their Wilson’s Customer Experience Call Centre.
Through The Wilson’s Group, John has become well-known as an active community leader and endorser of Vancouver Island sports teams and athletics. He is currently the Vice Chair of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, President of Victoria’s SKAL Club, and serves as a board member for several other committees and associations in Greater Victoria.
President and CEO, The Wilson’s Group
Incumbent
Vice Chair
John Wilson is the President and CEO of The Wilson’s Group of Companies. In addition to its core business offering of bus charters and rentals, the company also operates Gray Line Sightseeing Victoria, YYJ Airport Shuttle and BC Ferries Connector under its group of companies with more than 140 vehicles in their fleet. As well, the company operates an eight-bay mechanical body-shop and washing facility, Victoria’s Capital City Station, the Capital City Café and their Wilson’s Customer Experience Call Centre.
Through The Wilson’s Group, John has become well-known as an active community leader and endorser of Vancouver Island sports teams and athletics. He is currently the Vice Chair of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, President of Victoria’s SKAL Club, and serves as a board member for several other committees and associations in Greater Victoria.
Moira Hauk
Regional Manager, South Island, Coastal Community Credit Union
Moira Hauk is the Regional Manager, South Island for Coastal Community Credit Union; the largest Island-based Credit Union with more than $2.5 billion in assets and 24 branches across Vancouver Island. Moira has enjoyed an upwardly mobile career in the banking industry.
Moira currently serves on the Victoria Chamber finance committee, and is the Victoria Chamber representative on Tourism Victoria’s Board of Directors. As an active volunteer for many different organizations and associations, Moira believes that by supporting the communities where we live and work, we contribute to the health and vibrancy of our local economy.
Attraction and retention of a skilled workforce and housing affordability are areas requiring innovative thought and action to reach solutions.
Regional Manager, South Island, Coastal Community Credit Union
Moira Hauk is the Regional Manager, South Island for Coastal Community Credit Union; the largest Island-based Credit Union with more than $2.5 billion in assets and 24 branches across Vancouver Island. Moira has enjoyed an upwardly mobile career in the banking industry.
Moira currently serves on the Victoria Chamber finance committee, and is the Victoria Chamber representative on Tourism Victoria’s Board of Directors. As an active volunteer for many different organizations and associations, Moira believes that by supporting the communities where we live and work, we contribute to the health and vibrancy of our local economy.
Attraction and retention of a skilled workforce and housing affordability are areas requiring innovative thought and action to reach solutions.
Paul van Koll
Senior Manager, KPMG
Paul is a Senior Manager at KPMG. He graduated from the University of Victoria and has more than nine years of experience serving a variety of clients throughout B.C. as a CPA, CA.
Paul was the Secretary-Treasurer, and subsequently the Vice President of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, serving just under 1,000 members. During his time in these positions, he attended both B.C. and Canadian Chamber Annual General Meetings to help form policy. He volunteered as Treasurer for the posAbilities Association of British Columbia and spent more than 10 years as a coach for the Developmentally Challenged Youth Basketball Association.
Paul is happy to be back in Victoria and excited to make connections, continue advocacy efforts and bring new ideas to the board.
Senior Manager, KPMG
Paul is a Senior Manager at KPMG. He graduated from the University of Victoria and has more than nine years of experience serving a variety of clients throughout B.C. as a CPA, CA.
Paul was the Secretary-Treasurer, and subsequently the Vice President of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, serving just under 1,000 members. During his time in these positions, he attended both B.C. and Canadian Chamber Annual General Meetings to help form policy. He volunteered as Treasurer for the posAbilities Association of British Columbia and spent more than 10 years as a coach for the Developmentally Challenged Youth Basketball Association.
Paul is happy to be back in Victoria and excited to make connections, continue advocacy efforts and bring new ideas to the board.
Pedro Márquez
Vice President Global, Marketing and Business Development, Royal Roads University
Pedro Márquez holds a doctorate degree from the University of Calgary in Management and Political Science and is the Vice President Global, Marketing and Business Development at Royal Roads University. Pedro has been an active member of the community serving on numerous boards such as the South Island Prosperity Project, West Shore Chamber of Commerce and Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, among others. An academic at heart, Pedro has worked closely with businesses and the community to capitalize opportunities, synergies and advancement, both in Canada and Mexico. His research is focused on corporate governance, international education, business ethics and NAFTA. Pedro considers regional economic development and small business development as key issues for the future.
Vice President Global, Marketing and Business Development, Royal Roads University
Pedro Márquez holds a doctorate degree from the University of Calgary in Management and Political Science and is the Vice President Global, Marketing and Business Development at Royal Roads University. Pedro has been an active member of the community serving on numerous boards such as the South Island Prosperity Project, West Shore Chamber of Commerce and Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, among others. An academic at heart, Pedro has worked closely with businesses and the community to capitalize opportunities, synergies and advancement, both in Canada and Mexico. His research is focused on corporate governance, international education, business ethics and NAFTA. Pedro considers regional economic development and small business development as key issues for the future.
Randy Joynt
Manager of External Affairs, Royal and McPherson Theatres Society
Randy is the Manager of External Affairs for the Royal and McPherson Theatres Society. The two historic theatres are central to the region’s cultural life and welcome 180,000 people annually.
Randy is a committed volunteer towards a prosperous and creative community. He is on the working group to develop 28 Bastion Square as a creative hub, is a member of the advisory committee for Victoria’s arts and culture master plan, and is a Board Director with the B.C. Alliance for Arts and Culture. With colleagues from the Professional Arts Alliance of Greater Victoria, he developed the Capital Region’s first regional arts award.
Randy has served in executive roles on national, provincial and municipal boards in the arts and cultural sector.
Manager of External Affairs, Royal and McPherson Theatres Society
Randy is the Manager of External Affairs for the Royal and McPherson Theatres Society. The two historic theatres are central to the region’s cultural life and welcome 180,000 people annually.
Randy is a committed volunteer towards a prosperous and creative community. He is on the working group to develop 28 Bastion Square as a creative hub, is a member of the advisory committee for Victoria’s arts and culture master plan, and is a Board Director with the B.C. Alliance for Arts and Culture. With colleagues from the Professional Arts Alliance of Greater Victoria, he developed the Capital Region’s first regional arts award.
Randy has served in executive roles on national, provincial and municipal boards in the arts and cultural sector.
