Ryan Whittle is the new board chair for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce (TCCC).
A partner and chartered professional accountant (CPA) at Areti LLP, Whittle was elected to the top job of the business advocacy organization at the Chamber’s annual general meeting on Dec. 7.
Jenifer Wright, the general manager of Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club, was named the vice-chair.
Adel Gamar, Kathryn Millar and Ryan Jamieson are new board directors, while Jennifer McKinnon and Vineet Verghese were re-elected.
They join Leslie Courchesne, who took as chief executive officer this summer from Michael Hind.
Meanwhile, tickets are now on sale for the 21st annual Business Excellence Awards Gala, to be held on Jan. 29, 2022, at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd.).
Proof of vaccination is required for entry.
For more information and registration, you can visit the TCCC's website.
