Board of Directors
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Ron Kubek - President and Managing Director
president@summerlandchamber.com 250 488-6055
After a successful career in real estate building a national franchise, Ron is now the proud owner of Lightning Rock Winery. Joining him in this family-owned business is his winemaker daughter and her husband. The winery’s goal is to produce delicious, high-quality wines, representing Summerland as a unique regional wine-producing area.
Growing up in Victoria, Ron knows the importance of hard work balanced with a spirit of giving back. He has a long history of working with local and international non-profit organizations both as a volunteer and consultant.
Ron was an award-winning commercial and residential realtor and founder of Keller Williams Realty Canada.
He also served as a city councillor for the Town of Sidney and then for the District of Central Saanich.
Ron plans on bringing his successful knowledge of running businesses and his experience on city councils and other chambers of commerce to his role as President of the Summerland Chamber.
Directors
Luke Johnson - Open Skies Media
250 488-3865
Luke Johnson is born and raised in Canada. Originally a prairie boy from Saskatoon, SK he has lived in 4 of the provinces.
The oldest of three boys, Luke has learned the value of family.
Having his wife to come beside him further makes him a better person and compliments many of his shortfalls.
With the addition of two daughters into his life, Luke has come to cherish the small things much more.
Throughout his career, Luke has gained many valuable experiences.
Luke currently runs and operates Open Skies Media - a digital marketing and web design agency.
Being a part of a vibrant, exciting board means a lot to Luke.
He wants to get involved and get things done for Summerland!
Jayne Graydon - Saxon Estate Winery
250 460 1654
Jayne is the co-owner of Saxon Winery since January 2012 with her husband Paul.
At Saxon they make wine from their own vineyard and locally grown organic grapes.
She emigrated from England in August 2003 and settled in Calgary for 9 years with her 3 grown up children.
Jayne is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Peachland and enjoys working with her fellow Rotarians raising funds for good causes.
Jayne is looking forward to working with the other Directors to make a difference in her town where she loves to live, work and play.
She enjoys her time with family, friends and especially loves to be with her young grandson.
Erin Hayman - GPH Mechanical
(250) 583-9919
Erin Hayman is an owner of GPH mechanical.
She was born and raised in Hope BC, and after high school attended the university of Victoria.
There she completed a double major in political science and environmental studies - with a concentrated focus on urban studies.
After graduation she started a decade long career in local government with the Village of Belcarra, and then the District of Peachland.
After having two daughters she moved into the supportive business ownership role with her husband.
At GPH mechanical a truly local, community based HVAC business - Summerland is the focus.
Erin’s primary goal as a director for the Chamber is to use the skills and knowledge she has gained as a small business owner to support the community into greater prosperity.
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Ken Sewell - Summerland TIMBER MART
Ken has lived in Summerland since 1974. He married his wife Lana in 1985 and started a family in 1990. Ken has owned and operated a retail/wholesale hardware store and commodity distribution centre since 1991. He has served on a selection of boards over the last 25 years including:
Summerland Chamber of Commerce director 1990’s & 2020
South Okanagan Canadian Home Builders (executive committee)
Kettle Valley Steam Railway (treasurer)
Seeds Publications International, a non-profit parachurch organization active in over 27 countries. (executive committee)
Ken has post-secondary education in the areas of accounting, marketing, economics, business law and human behavioral studies. He is also a certified technician for multiple software design platforms in the residential construction industry.
“My strengths are primarily in the business field and the dissemination of financial information. However, operating my own business for over 20 years has caused me to focus on teambuilding, advertising, budgeting and other business strategies.”
Roch Fortain - Maple Roch Fine Canadian Maple Syrup
Roch and his family moved to Summerland BC from Northern New Brunswick in 2011, after his retirement from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In 2012 Maple Roch started with 6 barrels. Today they procured over 100 barrels. "None of our success could be possible without the tremendous community support of Summerland".
Roch is a Director of the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre. His Board passion is to help clients with permanent disabilities find gainful employment. In his role as business owner he can mentor and employ people with disabilities to package and label his maple syrup. Maple Roch is not just a business but a social enterprise.
Jayne Graydon - Saxon Estate Winery250 460 1654Jayne is the co-owner of Saxon Winery since January 2012 with her husband Paul.At Saxon they make wine from their own vineyard and locally grown organic grapes.She emigrated from England in August 2003 and settled in Calgary for 9 years with her 3 grown up children.Jayne is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Peachland and enjoys working with her fellow Rotarians raising funds for good causes.Jayne is looking forward to working with the other Directors to make a difference in her town where she loves to live, work and play.She enjoys her time with family, friends and especially loves to be with her young grandson.
Roch Fortain - Maple Roch Fine Canadian Maple SyrupRoch and his family moved to Summerland BC from Northern New Brunswick in 2011, after his retirement from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In 2012 Maple Roch started with 6 barrels. Today they procured over 100 barrels. "None of our success could be possible without the tremendous community support of Summerland".Roch is a Director of the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre. His Board passion is to help clients with permanent disabilities find gainful employment. In his role as business owner he can mentor and employ people with disabilities to package and label his maple syrup. Maple Roch is not just a business but a social enterprise.