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Existing Directors Standing for Election Brittney Ashley Chris Burdge - Vice-President Elect Kelly Darwin - President Elect Jeffrey Denissen Adam French Kelly Kurta Clark Lawrence - Treasurer Elect JRR (Reg) Létourneau James Ramsbottom Danica Straith - Secretary Elect Please click here to read more about our existing directors standing for election, or see this page to learn about our New Nominees. |
Member Documents for the AGM
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Sarah Howard - Director. Sarah Howard is a born and raised islander and a mom of two busy teenage daughters. Since 2014, Sarah has worked in various positions at BMO and is dedicated to bringing a unique blend of financial expertise, cross-industry insight, and deep community engagement to her role with the Chamber of Commerce.
Sarah has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of industries and entrepreneurs, giving her a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing our region. She is passionate about financial education and empowering businesses with the tools they need to thrive. She strongly believes in collaboration, transparency, and community responsibility. Sarah is looking forward to advocating for local success and contributing to building a stronger, more vibrant community. Outside of work, Sarah keeps busy supporting her girls with their competitive sports and activities. She is a huge nature lover and enjoys spending time by the ocean. You can find her camping all over the island or at the rink cheering on her favorite hockey teams. |
Begüm Eryilmaz - Director. Begüm Eryilmaz is the founder of Oasis Landscape Design and a proud resident of Victoria, B.C., where she lives with her husband and two children. After establishing a successful career in Europe, she brought her international experience to Canada eight years ago, combining creativity with a deep appreciation for community and local living.
Her firm has delivered award-winning landscape and architectural projects in Italy, the United Kingdom, Libya, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Africa, US, and Canada. Blending sustainability, aesthetics, and cultural context, Begüm and her team design spaces that celebrate nature and strengthen human connection. Deeply engaged in the local community, Begüm supports and collaborates with organizations such as the Victoria Hospital Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and Lifetime Networks, as well as professional networks including Design Victoria, the Better Business Bureau, and the Urban Development Institute (UDI). She believes that meaningful design stems from shared purpose, connection, and a genuine care for the communities we build together. |
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