New year, new board takes on Chamber leadership

Kris Wirk enters his second year as Chair, along with Christina Clark as Vice Chair, John Wilson as Past Chair and James Gatsi as Secretary. New to the Board Executive this year is Treasurer Deborah Huelscher.

Returning Directors include Rose Arsenault, Judith Ethier, Pedro Marquez, Richard Michaels, Josue Dubon, Ann Squires Ferguson and Jessica Stigant.

Captain (Navy) Kevin Whiteside also returns as an appointed Director because of his role as CFB Esquimalt Base Commander.

Family Business Committee Chair Dean Clarke begins his first full year as a Director.

Chamber CEO Bruce Williams and Emerge Committee Chair Frumsa Ibrahim will serve the Board as non-voting Directors.

Board elections are held every summer, with terms officially beginning Jan. 1 every year.