Chamber Staff
GENERAL MANAGER
Dan Proulx
Greater Vernon Chamber
Dan Proulx grew up in Calgary and moved to Vernon in 2009. He has a strong passion for Vernon and stays busy giving back to the community through volunteer work. Dan has been heavily involved in JCI Vernon since 2011 and he was named National Rookie of the Year in 2012 and Regional Executive Member of the Year in 2020. He also recently received the honour of a JCI Senatorship. Dan has been with the Chamber since 2014 and has had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people through his role with the leading voice of business in the North Okanagan. He’s excited to continue to grow the Chamber’s already strong membership base while also enhancing the events and benefits GVCC provides to its members and the business community.
EVENTS & PROMOTIONS
Mayla Janzen
Greater Vernon Chamber
Mayla Janzen is a dynamic force in community events and local culture. As one half of the team at the Polson Night Market and the president of the Vernon Okanagan Inspired Community Events Society, Mayla brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her work.
Originally from Duncan on Vancouver Island, Mayla lived in Victoria, and was a small business owner, before making her way to Vernon in 2016. With a background in events, specialty foods, and administration - she excels at creating memorable experiences and fostering community spirit.
Mayla's dedication to her community is matched only by her passion for travel, which allows her to gather fresh ideas and bring them back to enrich the local scene. In her spare time, she enjoys the great outdoors with her dogs, indulging in woodworking or creative projects, and making the most of the beautiful lakes in the North Okanagan.
With a deep love for the community she's found in Vernon and a commitment to enhancing it, Mayla Janzen continues to inspire and connect people through her innovative and heartfelt work.
MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
Kevin Rothwell
Greater Vernon Chamber
Kevin’s career has included experience as a business owner, Better Business Bureau accreditation officer, business development manager, fund development manager, communications specialist, emcee, benefit auctioneer and a radio, television, online and print journalist and announcer.
Kevin is a British Columbia Association of Broadcasters “Journalist of the Year” award winner.
A strong believer in the Chamber of Commerce movement, Kevin is a board member of the Armstrong-Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce and advocate for small business.
Kevin has three grown children and resides in Vernon with his wife Darlene, four fish, two dogs and one cat.