Board of Directors

Ryan Duffy

Sales & Marketing Director

Watermark Beach Resort, Osoyoos

Ryan is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Watermark Beach Resort. His experience spans over 25 years of hospitality management, real estate sales, and brokerage management in both Ontario and British Columbia. Ryan relocated to the Okanagan in 2020 and is pleased to call Oliver home. Ryan has served on Strata and Volunteer Boards as a director and President.

Preston Radford

Sales & Hospitality

Noble Ridge, Okanagan Falls

Preston moved to the Okanagan Valley in 2002 after spending 10 years in management in the retail industry. While designing, building and launching a successful high-end bed and breakfast, Preston developed a keen interest in food and wine. He then spent the next 12+ years in hospitality management with both large and small wineries across Canada.

Preston joined Noble Ridge in 2018 and is the Director of Sales and Hospitality.

Ann Stiles

Branch Manager

Interior Savings Insurance, Oliver

Ann has worked in the Insurance Industry for over 30 years and is currently the Branch Manager for Interior Savings Insurance in the Oliver location.
She has called the Okanagan home since 1991, when she moved from the Greater Vancouver area to the sunny Okanagan. In 2018 she moved to this beautiful community of Oliver and looks forward doing what she can to give back.

Gwyen Bruce

Manager - Johnston Meier Insurance, Oliver

Gwyen has recently moved back to Oliver, where she grew up. She started her career in Terrace BC and has now been in the business over 25 years. Gwyen is looking forward to getting out in the community and helping the amazing South Okanagan.

Diane Gludovatz

Owner - South Okanagan Quality Childcare, Oliver

Born here in Oliver, Diane raised her 3 children here and is watching her grandchildren grow up here. She is an early childhood educator and the owner of South Okanagan Quality Childcare. She is involved with the South Okanagan Amateur players as an actress or pretty much anything behind the scenes.

She looks forward to being part of the chamber network, working with the board of directors and supporting the business community.

Scott Bolland

Sales

Southern Irrigation, Oliver

The South Okanagan was and always will be my home. I am passionate about the people and their businesses that serve the community.

I moved away for 10 years then decided to move back to go to Okanagan College and pursue a career in business. I am now working for Southern Irrigation in their sales department supporting the agriculture sector throughout the Okanagan.

Russell Comerford

Chief Financial Officer

Osoyoos Credit Union

With almost 20 years of experience in finance and accounting across various industries, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. I have honed my skills in financial and management accounting, cost analysis, financial modeling, and risk management. I am drawn to the SO Chamber of Commerce because of its commitment to supporting local businesses and fostering a vibrant business community.

Davinder Sandhu

Realtor - Century 21 Premier Properties, Osoyoos

Davinder and his family have lived in the Okanagan since October 2008. They are a very active family with 2 young sons being involved in soccer, swimming and hockey. Davinder has worked in both Orchards and Vineyards and he has worked in a local fruit packing plant as a Quality Manager. Davinder has his Bachelor of Commerce as well as his Masters in Computer Science, and he completed his Realtor License in July of 2019.

Diana Rensler

Job Developer

WorkBC Centre, Oliver

I’m excited to be part of the Board of the SO Chamber.

My experience in employment services, economic development, and workforce planning will help the Chamber in collaborating with local businesses and in serving the community. My background in hospitality, non-profits, and real estate further broadens my perspective, adding value to discussions on economic and workforce trends. I look forward to collaborating with the Chamber community and being part of a dynamic and effective team helping our businesses thrive and prosper.