Janet Docherty
chair
Elected Director: South Central Island
Owner/President, Merridale Ciderworks Corp.
IAN MACPHEE
Past Chair
ELECTED DIRECTOR: SOUTH ISLAND
Controller, Prince of Whales Whale Watching
dean prentice
governance chair
Elected Director: North Central Island
General Manager, Mount Washington Alpine Resort
leif bogwald
Secretary / Treasurer (appointed)
Appointed Director
Owner/Operator, Vancouver Island Expeditions
Andrew Jones
Appointed Director
Owner/Operator, Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures
Jeremy milsom
Elected Director: Gulf Islands
Owner/Operator, Salt Spring Inn
Gloria Hatfield
Elected Director: Central Island
Owner/President, Page’s Resort Group
Travis Wilson
Appointed Director
General Manager, Smith Transportation / Vancouver Island Coach Lines
Claire Macdonald
Elected Director: Pacific Rim
Marketing & Sales Strategist, Wickaninnish Inn
JP Obbagy
Appointed Director
Tourism Development Manager, Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours
Join the board
Current Openings:
There are currently no openings on the board. Nominations for positions typically open in August of each year.
Why Join the Board?
Make your voice count: contribute to increasing the economic benefits that flow through tourism to the Vancouver Island Region with a strong collective voice. You’ll help make a difference in the organization, the community, the tourism industry, and quite possibly, in a lot of individual lives. You’ll be part of a functioning team that is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the organization.
Keep informed: learn what the organization is doing to reach the goals of the association. In addition, gain valuable training and knowledge in governance. You’ll learn so much and be exposed to a number of things that can make life more interesting. As a board member you review financial statements, come up with solutions, pursue stability and sustainability, and become part of a team responsible for the success of the organization.
Make a difference: as a director, you are a vital part of an organization that seeks to improve the visitor experience and ensure the region is internationally recognized as a preferred travel and getaway destination. Your involvement on the board can result in great attention, marketing and publicity for you and your company.
Stay connected: expand your network through regular board and committee meetings, social events, educational sessions, and marketing initiatives that keeps the industry informed and connected. You can meet some really fascinating people.
The responsibilities of being a board member are great, but the benefits can be immeasurable.
Board Resources
- Elected Members Nomination Form (Fillable Word document)
- Stakeholder Category Criteria
- Board Governance Policy
- Constitution
- Bylaws
- Strategic Plan