Board of Directors

Back Row
Payam Sanai - April Goldade - Linda Sheehy-Brownstein - Jim King
Middle Row
Petra Veintimilla - Bonnie Dancy - Dr. Cris Sceuren - Linda Winje - Cheryle King
Seated
Holly Plante
Missing
Sieg Tennert - Myers Benner

Petra Veintimillia, President

Alberto's Decorating Centre

250.498.4215

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Petra has been fortunate to call Oliver home for most of her life.  After a brief period away traveling and working abroad, as well as studying International Relations and Languages at UBCO in Kelowna, Petra returned to Oliver in 2007 to join the family Interior Decorating business.  She enjoys being a full time Window Covering Specialist with Alberto’s Decorating Centre (a business started by her grandfather in 1974 and purchased by her parents in 1983) and was very happy to serve on the SOCC Board of Directors in 2010, gaining much invaluable experience for her future endeavors.

Petra is excited to be a part of the newly formed Oliver Business Association, and eagerly awaits her second term on the SOCC Board of Directors. Together with her husband of 2 years, Petra looks forward to the many wonderful experiences, opportunities, and challenges that lie ahead in 2011!

Linda Winje, 1st Vice President

Interior Savings Credit Union

250.497.8204

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Linda Winje presently residing and working in OK Falls as Manager of Interior Savings Credit Union for just over a year now. Moved to the Interior from Cortes Island and has had the opportunity to work in a variety of locations in the province finding the Interior to offer a great lifestyle and climate to call home. 

Getting involved in Community events and becoming a Big Sister at the local elementary school has provided the opportunity to meet new people and promote OK Falls.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time in the Kootenay’s with my son and taking on “renovation” projects and home décor occupies a lot of my time as I recently bought a townhouse and have redone the entire main floor. 

Becoming a Director of the Chamber of Commerce has introduced myself to the Osoyoos, Oliver and OK Falls areas as well  as having the pleasure of getting to know local business people and organizations

Holly Plante, 2nd Vice President

Pulse Group

866.844.0188

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Holly Plante completed her bachelor of Management through the University of Lethbridge and has been in marketing for twelve years, and owned an agency for seven years. In January of 2010 Pulse Group purchased Holly's agency Freckle Creative and since then Holly has since been working under the Pulse Group umbrella as the Brand Manager. Pulse Group offers support with branding, graphic design, web design, campaign development, media buying, and marketing strategies. Holly lives in Osoyoos and helps to support clients throughout the South Okanagan.

Brand Development is one of Holly's many passions. Over the last 8 years Holly has supported over 200 businesses with brand development and with her team's support helped to create the new South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce brand. You might recognize some of these other local brands Holly has helped to revamp or create in the South Okanagan: Osoyoos Credit Union, Destination Osoyoos, Passa Tempo Restaurant, Payam Sanai – realtor, Edgy Petals, CIRO 106.5 FM, and OgoGrow.

Jim King, Treasurer

Third Quarter

250.495.7751

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Jim moved to Osoyoos two years ago, and instantly got involved with the South Okanagan Chamber.

Jim's professional and business experience is varied and extensive. He has been self-employed in the amusement industry, owned and operated a 10,000 square foot indoor play centre and has been a consultant who has conducted studies on Tourism in the Provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Currently, Jim is the South Okanagan Community Coordinator for www.Thirdquarter.ca as well as a director of Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen and Rotarian.

Jim was an active member in Surrey. He was President of the Surrey Chamber of Commerce (2003-04), Director of the Lower Fraser Valley Exhibition Association, of the Friends of the Museum and Archives and of the Senior Games in Surrey. He has also been a founding and past director of Surrey Tourism and Convention Association, and the Surrey-Delta Multi-Cultural Coordinating Committee.

In 2002, Jim was a recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for making a significant contribution to Canada, to his community and to fellow Canadians. This award characterizes Jim's dedication to community service. Other awards for service bestowed upon him include Community Leader Award for being top mentor, and the Award of Excellence from the Governor General of Canada, and the Cultural Diversity Award for Business for the Youth Mural Project.

April Goldade, Secretary

Terrafina at Hester Creek

P +250.498.2229

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Embarking on a new business venture as Restaurateur brought April to Oliver from Kelowna 1 year ago.

During her 12 years in Kelowna April worked for two of the top Marketing and Advertising Agencies in the Valley as an Account Manager working with a variety of National, local and Not-for-profit clients. Gaining knowledge in the fast paced world of marketing & advertising April recognized her strengths in project management and client relations. With a true passion for food and wine it was an opportunity to not be passed to partner with the Executive Chef of the newest winery restaurant in Wine Country and immerse herself into the business world of the South Okanagan.

April is excited for her first year on the Board of Directors of the SOCC, both exposing her to the businesses of the South & present new challenges, opportunities and knowledge to help her grow in both her business and the our local business networks.

Myers Bennett

Valley First Insurance Service Ltd.

250.492.4208

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Myers has a long career with the Chamber of Commerce, Past President of our Chamber and director on the Vanderhoof, Quesnel, Penticton, Vernon, and Kitimat Chambers. He has also served 2 terms as a Vanderhoof town council, and has also a long career with the Rotary Club.  He is currently the Manager of Commercial Insurance for Valley First Credit Union.

Raised in Vanderhoof B.C., Myers went to Oregon on a track scholarship, returning home to play senior hockey.  He has been very involved with sports including Ironman participant, Ironman Club founder, and Head Official of Ironman Canada.  He has coach triathlon at the BC Summer Games and hockey at the BC Winter Games.

 Myers along with his wife Judy enjoys sports, sailing and cards.  They have four children and five grand children.  

 Payam Sanai, Director

Osoyoos Pizza Factory & Lounge

250.495.2033

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Payam Sanai has been living in the South Okaanagan for the better part of two decades and calls it home for raising his young family.  Payam has a wealth of business experience beginning with training in business administration and years of sales experience.  He is an entrepreneur at heart, having owned businesses at the coast and in the communities of Osoyoos and Oliver.

Linda Sheehy-Brownstein

High Chaparral Guest House

250.485.2797

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Linda and her husband moved from Vancouver to Oliver in 2007 and opened High Chaparral Guest House in 2009.

Prior to the move she worked as a production coordinator/unit manager in the film industry for 27 years.

Sieg Tennert

Westminster Party Rentals

250.492.8115

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Sieg Tennert was born in Germany and became a Professional Electrical Engineer. He worked throughout Germany, Switzerland and finally Brazil, where he met his wife. Together they moved to the United States where they lived for 8 years before moving to the Okanagan. In 1992 Sieg took over Westminster Party & Tent Rentals, and has since expanded to include an outlet in Osoyoos.

Dr. Chris Scheuren, Director at Large

Osoyoos Chiropractic

250.535.0501

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Dr. Christopher Scheuren graduated from Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, Oregon in 1994, practiced in Virgina, and Alberta prior to Osoyoos, BC.

Dr. Scheuren is married with two children: Kai and Madison. Sports and health is a big part of their family's life, enjoying biking, skiing and sailing.

His wife Barbara is a financial planner with Investors Group, and together they have owned and operated several small retail and professional companies.

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