2025 Board Elections

As a result of term limits and resignations during the year, there are three Director positions to be filled this year.  The annual call for nominations resulted in five nominations, including two incumbents.

 In accordance with the Chamber’s By-laws, the Board of Directors struck a committee to oversee the annual nomination and election process.  The committee interviewed the candidates and determined that they, as well as the incumbent directors, were fully aware of the role and responsibilities of a director and were eligible candidates for a board position.

 Endorsement & Skill Set

The primary skills specifically sought for the Board of Directors, as communicated in the Nomination Package are established business, finance and leadership experience. In addition, the Board noted that maintaining and expanding the industry representation is an important dynamic. 

Thank you to John Holton (Nita Lake Lodge) for his contributions and who is stepping down this year. The Directors with ongoing terms and continuing on the board include:

• Christopher Vick, Hilton Resort & Spa
• Wendy Hargreaves, Fairmont Chateau Whistler
• Gregg Martin, Blueshore Financial
• Mike Hashimoto, Manager, B-Mak Construction
• Kerren Bottay, Listel Hotel
• Jackie Dickinson, Whistler Community Services Society
• Amy Mac, Picnic Whistler
• Shona Pare, Pare Restaurant Group

There are two incumbents seeking re-election – Moody Dan (Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre) and David Low (Community Futures Howe Sound).  The Board of Directors is endorsing the application of Moody Dan and David Low. Their re-election will maintain continuity, support a future succession management plan and enable effective governance that minimizes unnecessary turnover.  Members are encouraged to consider this when voting for the Candidates.

 The Whistler Chamber is part of the 50 – 30 Challenge, an initiative between the Government of Canada, business and diversity organizations to increase representation and inclusion of diverse groups by aiming to achieve gender parity (50%) and significant representation (30%) of underrepresented groups on boards and senior management.

 Electronic voting for the Whistler Chamber of Commerce is now open.

• Each Chamber Member in good standing is eligible to vote (one vote per organization).
• Votes are anonymous. Members’ vote(s) cannot be identified.
• Voting closes Friday November 29 at 11.59pm.

 Electronic Voting Process

1. View the Board of Directors candidate profiles
2. A voting link has been emailed to the person identified as your primary contact. If a link has not been received, please email chamber@whistlerchamber.com
3. Cast your vote for at least one candidate and no more than three candidates (no more than the number of vacancies)

Successful candidates will be announced at the Annual General Meeting and Festive Lunch on Friday, December 6, 2024.

The Candidates

Please click on the image of each candidate to view their statement of interest.

Moody Dan*
Manager of Operations
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre

*board endorsed incumbent

Lily Chandra
CEO/Owner
Brahmi Skincare

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Heather MacDonald
Chief Integrative Officer
Gibbons Whistler