Tourism Marketing Committee

Amy Thacker has a strong passion for rural tourism and economic development. Ms. Thacker holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Project Management and Operations Management.

Andre Kuerbis owns AFK Business Consulting and Services, manages BC Trophy Mountain Outfitters, is chair of the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association and a director on the Tourism Industry Association of BC.

Anthony Everett is a passionate and long-term tourism advocate and professional, and has been involved in the tourism sector in British Columbia for the majority of his working career, starting in Victoria at Butchart Gardens in Visitor Services and then establishing Butchart Gardens’ Media Relations department.

Carl Jones is the Director of Air Service Development at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Carl brings a wealth of aviation and tourism experience including his most recent role as Head of Airline Business Development at Melbourne Airport.

Chris Shauf is a senior marketing and communication leader with extensive experience in tourism, arts and culture, economic development, and major national and international events including the Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays.

As the Marketing & Leisure Sales Manager at the award-winning Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, Claire Macdonald is passionate about building lasting relationships and creating unique experiences for visitors to Vancouver Island.

As CEO, Clint Fraser works with the board and team at Northern BC Tourism to achieve the overall vision and mission for the organization.

At ITBC, Dana is the marketing lead and collaborates with ITBC stakeholders and industry partners to promote Indigenous tourism experiences to the world.

Dustin is a graduate of the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts in History and is the Vice-Chair of the inaugural Cariboo Chilcotin Coast MRDT Marketing Committee.

Erika Stenson has a depth of experience in providing vision and leadership in organizational development, community relations, international marketing, operations, government relations and business development in both the private and public sectors.

Glenn Mandziuk is the president and CEO of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Region.

Kathy Cooper has been a key member of the Kootenay Rockies team over the last 30 years, assisting the region to become a leader in the marketing of British Columbia as a premier tourism destination.

Kirsten Homeniuk is responsible for brand strategy and overall development of global marketing plans for the world-class Whistler resort.

Michael J. Ballingall is the senior vice president of Big White Ski Resort Ltd., British Columbia’s second most popular winter resort and quickly becoming a summer mountain bike destination.

Mike Randall is a tourism sales and marketing professional who has worked in the sport fishing sector for the past 17 years.

Nikki Hellyer heads up global marketing at Rocky Mountaineer. In this role, Ms. Hellyer is responsible for developing strategic marketing plans to support the company’s ambitious growth in existing domestic and international markets, plus expansion into emerging markets like China.

Sìne Scott has been working in technology and travel for the past 15 years with organizations including Destination Canada, Intrawest, Whistler Blackcomb and Fairmont Hotels.

Steve Smith is the owner/operator of the Crest Hotel and the Pacific Inn, both of which are located in Prince Rupert and brings accommodation experience with 'skin in the game' versus having been a GM for a large firm.

For the past 17 years Tom Rosner has been in a senior management role at RCR, one Canada’s largest privately held recreation companies that owns and operates ski resorts, golf courses, hotels and an inbound reservations tour operation.

Ty Speer has a strong background in sales and marketing and has held senior leadership positions in organizations with parallels to Tourism Vancouver – most notably in major sporting events such as the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.

Tyler Beckley along with his family, has been operating the Three Bars Guest Ranch, In Wycliffe, BC for over 20 years. Three Bars has been recognized as one of the top properties of its kind in the world.