DVA adds new board members
Jon Manchester - Sep 16, 2021 - People in Business

Photo: Downtown Vernon Association

The Downtown Vernon Association has welcomed some new faces to its board of directors.

Three new directors were chosen during the DVA’s annual general meeting Sept. 14: Jason Shortt, Russell Shortt Land Surveyors Inc.; George Wen, Welbeck Properties; Leah Martel, Castanet Media.

They join current directors Shanna Rowney of Evolve Beyond Education Solutions, Cody Walker of Nixon Wenger lawyers, and James Fradley of The Med restaurant.

“It is an exciting time for the DVA as our board and staff work strategically and with vision, integrity and dedication to serve our members,” executive director Susan Lehman said in a press release. “We are continually impressed with the high level of engagement and collaboration from our membership.

“Together, we can celebrate the DVA’s vision of a culturally and economically diverse downtown that is a desirable neighbourhood for commerce, living and leisure.”

Lehman thanked outgoing directors David Scarlatescu, Tegan Carruthers and Catherine Christensen for contributing to the DVA’s success.

The Downtown Vernon Association is comprised of more than 550 businesses covering 46 city blocks, including retail, dining, professional services, community services and health-wellness providers.


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