BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023/24

President

Kirndeep Nahal
Lake City Law

Kirndeep Nahal is a lawyer with Lake City Law Corporation and her practice focuses on real estate, banking and business law. Prior to attending law school, Kirndeep worked with non-profit organizations, including victim services with Tri-City Transitions Society and the Vancouver Crisis Centre. She is a Vernon native and since returning home, she has been involved in her family’s development and property management businesses.

Vice-President

Brett Squair
Davidson Lawyers

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Brett Squair is a partner at Davidson Lawyers LLP, and along with assisting in the management of the firm, he practices in the areas of business law, real estate, estate planning and estate administration and probate. He is a director of the North Okanagan Livestock Association and the SKY Volleyball Club, and was previously a volunteer with the Vernon and District Immigrant Services Society and O’Keefe Ranch.

Treasurer

Darren Bradley
North Okanagan Community Life Society

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Darren Bradley is executive director of the North Okanagan Community Life Society. He grew up in Vernon and his previous experience includes technology and finance. Darren has been extremely active in the community, including NOCLS (as a volunteer board member), the Downtown Vernon Association and Vernon Girls Minor Fastball. He was president of the Greater Vernon Chamber in 2001-02 and is a director for 2022-23.

Past President

Robin Cardew
Robin Cardew CPA

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Robin Cardew is a chartered professional accountant and his experience in various industries (construction, manufacturing, hospitality, development) has transferred into public practice where he offers tax and other accounting services to clients. His education includes the Chartered Professional Accountants of B.C., the Certified General Accountants Association of B.C. and the University of Victoria.

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Director

Brad Callihoo
OKIB Group of Companies

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Throughout his career, Brad has been involved in Indigenous rights and economic development, including as manager of economic development and interim CEO of the Okanagan Indian Band. He has also been active with the Vernon Tourism Commission, and the OKIB/Silver Star Economic Working Group. Brad holds a Juris Doctor of Law degree and has completed Harvard Law School programs in negotiation and leadership. He also possesses a degree in Land Use and Environmental Studies.

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Director

Kim Heizmann
Kim Heizmann PREC*

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Kim Heizmann is a real estate professional and has lived in Vernon for over 30 years. She has served on various boards for the past 12 years and is currently a director with the B.C. Real Estate Association, which allows her to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and developments. Her commitment to professional growth is further evidenced by her accredited director designation.

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Director

Aaron Himelson
Coldstream Living

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Aaron Himelson has been in Advertising sales for 16 years in Vernon, working with companies such as Bell Media, Black Press and more. He is now running his own business as Publisher of Coldstream Living and Lake Country Living Magazines. He continues to help small and medium sized businesses grow through Targeted Print and Digital advertising. Aaron has also served on the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation board when it was rebranding to the community.

Director

Michael Molnar
Restoration Lands

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Michael Molnar is the founder and CEO of Restoration Lands, with the focus on redeveloping the former glass plant site in Coldstream. A resident of the area since 1993, his experience ranges from the insurance, financial and risk management sectors for 25 years to 15 years of extensive property development and construction projects. He is past president of the International Christian Chamber of Commerce.

Director

Kari Sargeant
Organizing Chaos by Design

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Kari Sargeant is co-owner of Organizing Chaos by Design, which specializes in home and office organization and design, as well as party planning. Previously, Kari was a marketing consultant with Castanet for five years and was involved in real estate and construction providing a level of customer service that was above and beyond. Having lived in Vernon for most of her life, she is active with local charities and non-profit events.

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Director

Vinil Sood
Quality Inn & Suites

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Vinil Sood has been living in Vernon for more than 10 years and he is currently employed at the Quality Inn and Suites Hotel on 32nd Street as a business development associate. Vinil is also a registered mortgage broker here in B.C. Outside of work, Vinil is an active member of the the Board of Directors of the Funtastic Sports Society and he enjoys getting involved in the Greater Vernon community.

Director

Martin Von Holst

Martin Von Holst Real Estate

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Martin Von Holst spent over 30 years in the automotive, insurance and franchising industries before becoming a realtor in 2015. He was chair of the Collision Repair Division of the Automotive Retailers Association of B.C., where he was involved in rewriting governance and negotiations on behalf of the collision industry. He has been a member of Silver Star Rotary for over 15 years, twice as president, and has been a director and vice-chair of Vernon Winter Carnival.

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Director

Shelley Wolsey
Shelley Wolsey Compass Mortgage Group

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Shelly Wolsey is a licensed mortgage professional who has supported local businesses, charities and not for profits for almost 30 years in the Okanagan. Shelley is the former executive director of the United Way Central Okanagan and has had a business consulting practice for over 23 years providing organizations with strategic planning, merger and acquisition, redesign and reframe services.

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