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Chamber committees
From the days before Confederation, the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, through the work of its board and committees, has helped shape much of what we now take for granted. We campaigned for the Canadian Pacific Railway to build the landmark Empress Hotel, worked to attract national retailers such as Canadian Tire, advocated for the growth of the University of Victoria and much, much, more. Comprised of experienced business and community leaders, its committees advise Chamber leadership on what is needed to improve business conditions in Greater Victoria. Many of The Chamber's current and past successes have resulted from the work of its committees, tapping into the influence and expertise within the local business community to get things done and to generate new ideas. The Chamber’s committees have come and gone, some dissolving with their mandate complete, others spinning off from The Chamber as their mandates evolved. In fact, all of the following all had their origins with The Chamber:
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“The Chamber and its committees will continue its long history as the voice of business in Greater Victoria,” said Chamber CEO Catherine Holt. “Our people have the expertise and influence to identify what needs to be done, and get those wheels in motion.”
Opportunity to Join a Chamber Committee
Every year, there are a few openings on our committees for new members. We will be recruiting in summer 2019 for members who will be available starting Jan. 1, 2020 for at least a two-year term.
Opportunity to Join a Chamber Committee
Every year, there are a few openings on our committees for new members. We will be recruiting in summer 2019 for members who will be available starting Jan. 1, 2020 for at least a two-year term.
Committees
Ambassador Committee
This dedicated team of Chamber members from various professional backgrounds fosters meaningful participation and connection-building as a way of increasing member engagement.
To contact or learn more about the Ambassador Committee, please email Emara Angus.
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Finance and Audit Committee
Advises The Chamber's Board of Directors on financial and audit issues to ensure Chamber finances are run in a professional and transparent manner.
To contact or learn more about the Finance and Audit Committee, please email Cheryl Wirch-Ryckman.
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Executive and Governance Committee
Acts on behalf of the board between board meetings, monitors board development, reviews The Chamber's bylaws and acts as a nominating committee for external appointments.
To contact or learn more about the Executive and Governance Committee, please email Chamber CEO Catherine Holt.
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Public Policy and Advocacy Committee
Identifies The Chamber's annual advocacy priorities for business and meets with community leaders to advance those priorities on behalf of members.
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Prodigy Group Committee
Provides an opportunity for emerging professionals to develop leadership skills, connect with peers, and gain community project experience.
To contact or learn more about the Prodigy Group Committee, please email Cheryl Wirch-Ryckman.
This dedicated team of Chamber members from various professional backgrounds fosters meaningful participation and connection-building as a way of increasing member engagement.
- Chair: Rahim Khudabux, General Manager and Owner, Max Furniture
- Vice Chair: Andrew Peebles, Senior Business Consultant, BAASS Business Solutions
- Staff: Emara Angus
- Rose Arsenault, Branch Manager, Talentcor
- Lindsay Block-Glass, Prodigy Group Liaison, Realtor, Modern Real Estate Team
- Mary Lou Newbold, CEO, Mayfair Optometric Clinic
- Patricia Mamic, Public and Government Affairs Director, The Salvation Army
- Mark Paul, Director of Sales and Marketing, Chateau Victoria
- Board Liaison: Lise Gyorkos, President, Page One Publishing
To contact or learn more about the Ambassador Committee, please email Emara Angus.
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Finance and Audit Committee
Advises The Chamber's Board of Directors on financial and audit issues to ensure Chamber finances are run in a professional and transparent manner.
- Chair: Kris Wirk, Partner, Dickson Dusanj & Wirk
- Staff: Cheryl Wirch-Ryckman
- Dustin Clark, Chartered Professional Accountant, Obara & Company
- Moira Hauk, Regional Manager (South Vancouver Island), Coastal Community Credit Union
- Paul van Koll, Senior Manager, KPMG
- Jesse Rach-Sharpe, Prodigy Group Treasurer & Account Manager, Coastal Community Credit Union
To contact or learn more about the Finance and Audit Committee, please email Cheryl Wirch-Ryckman.
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Executive and Governance Committee
Acts on behalf of the board between board meetings, monitors board development, reviews The Chamber's bylaws and acts as a nominating committee for external appointments.
To contact or learn more about the Executive and Governance Committee, please email Chamber CEO Catherine Holt.
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Public Policy and Advocacy Committee
Identifies The Chamber's annual advocacy priorities for business and meets with community leaders to advance those priorities on behalf of members.
- Chair: John Wilson, CEO, Wilson's Group of Companies
- Vice Chair: Carmen Charette, Vice-President External Relations, University of Victoria
- Staff: Jim Zeeben
- Ian Batey, Principal, IPB Consulting Services
- Frank Bourree, CEO/Owner of Chemistry Consulting Group Inc. and GT Hiring Solutions
- Captain (Navy) Jason Boyd, Base Commander, CFB Esquimalt
- Sara Burchnall, Manager of Commercial Accounts, Royal Bank of Canada
- Christina Clarke, Executive Director, Songhees Nation
- Brianna Green, Marketing Specialist, Wilson's Group of Companies
- Charlotte Salomon, Senior Partner, McConnan, Bion, O'Connor & Peterson
- Brian White, Senior Environmental Engineer, McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd.
- Jeff Bray, Executive Director, Downtown Victoria Business Association
- Kris Wirk, Partner, Dickson Dusanj & Wirk
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Prodigy Group Committee
Provides an opportunity for emerging professionals to develop leadership skills, connect with peers, and gain community project experience.
- Chair: Danielle Mulligan, Annual Giving Officer, University of Victoria
- Vice Chair: Brianna Green, Marketing Specialist, Wilson's Group of Companies
- Past Chair: Julia Livingston, Marketing Coordinator, The Bay Centre
- Board Liaison: Pedro Márquez, Vice President Global, Marketing and Business Development, Royal Roads University
- Staff: Cheryl Wirch-Ryckman
- Lindsay Block-Glass, Realtor, Modern Real Estate Team
- Erin Boggs, Owner, Robinson's Outdoor Store
- Raul Caballero, Owner, Oui Jewellery
- Daniel Fanizza, Financial Advisor, Alitis Investment Council
- Megan Lowry, Donor Relations Communications Officer, University of Victoria
- Lindsay Seginson, Marketing Specialist, Seriously Creative
- Jesse Rach-Sharpe, Treasurer, Coastal Community Credit Union
- Paul van Koll, Senior Manager, KPMG
- Andrew Wilson, Maintenance and Fleet Manager, Wilson’s Group of Companies
To contact or learn more about the Prodigy Group Committee, please email Cheryl Wirch-Ryckman.
