Ambassador Program
Want to get connected to the Kelowna Chamber network…meet one of the Chamber Ambassadors!
Ambassadors are motivated enthusiastic Kelowna Chamber members who provide a peer-to-peer business connection to help our new members to plug-in to our vast network of Chamber members.
Networking is a primary reason why business people join the Kelowna Chamber, and the Ambassador’s role is to help make contact. This is done by welcoming new members to the Kelowna Chamber and updating them on current activities, policies and special events, while finding out about your business and how the Chamber can better serve you. This two-way communication is a vital communication link.
Next time you are at an event be sure to introduce yourself to our Ambassadors. They would love to meet you!
Current Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors
Back row –left to right
Nick Battaglio-TD Canada Trust, Terry Moore-Complete Mortgage Service, Don Martin-TOPS Telecommunications Inc., Michael Ostopowich-Kelowna Valley Insurance Services Ltd.
Front row – left to right
Aligning Potential-Emma Bloch-Hansen, Patricia Livingstone-Royal LePage
Kelowna
Absent
Barb Boyd-Prudential Kelowna Properties, Robert Bryshun- Salloum Watts LLP.
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Barb Boyd
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Nick Battaglio is the Area Manager Business Banking for the BC Interior District. He works with 20 branches throughout the BC Interior from
Kamloops
down to
Penticton
and to the east as far as Fernie. Nick has been with TD Canada Trust for over 31 years and in the Financial Services Industry for over 36 Nick brings with him a wealth of experience and banking acumen.
He works with TD Canada Trust branches, Small Business Advisors and our Business Customers to help Business owners build their financial infrastructure with our credit, deposit and cash management products throughout the BC Interior.
Nick has been a Member Ambassador for over 3 years; he is also a volunteer with the Community Futures of the
Central Okanagan
on the Self Employment Committee for the past 8 years.
Nick lives with his wife and 2 children in Glenmore and enjoys boating and skiing in his spare time.
TD Canada Trust is also the benefit provider for Payment Card Processing (TD Merchant Services) offering reduced rates to all Chamber of Commerce members across
Canada
.
Emma Bloch-Hansen
Emma works with business leaders/owners to improve the performance of their business. She works nationally and internationally as a Management Consultant to large corporations and locally as a Business and Leadership Coach and Advisor to small and medium size businesses. Emma is the owner of Aligning Potential.
Emma’s clients benefit from nearly 25 years experience and expertise gained through management roles with industry leaders in diverse sectors, as well as her MBA education. She is accustomed to working with leaders through periods of growth and uncertainty, typically when “things don’t run as smoothly as they used to,” or “results
aren’t where they used to/need to be.”
Emma is known for her positive business networking abilities and successfully connecting businesses and members together. She sees the Ambassador role as a way to give back by welcoming new members and assisting them, and others, in leveraging the benefits and opportunities of their membership. Emma is also a volunteer board member with the African Touch Education Society, a
Kelowna
based Charity.
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Robert Bryshun has been a member of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce since 2008 and is a lawyer at the downtown law firm Salloum Watts. He practices mainly in the areas of business, corporate and commercial law and all aspects of residential and commercial real estate also handling wills and estates.
Robert received his degrees in Law and Bachelor of Arts (Int. Economics) from the
University
of
Saskatchewan
in 1997 and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1998. Prior to attending university, Robert lived in
Japan
for 6 years where he worked and travelled extensively and, as a result of his experience abroad, is proficient in Japanese.
Since moving to
Kelowna
in 1997, Robert has been very active in the community. He has been recognized by the Salvation Army for volunteering at their Pro Bono Law Clinics, has coached several seasons for Kelowna Minor Hockey and Kelowna Youth Soccer and is a lifetime member of Junior Chamber International Canada. Robert enjoys family time very much and likes to relax in the outdoors while fly fishing, camping or snowboarding.
Patricia Livingston
Before joining the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board in 2002, Patricia lived in
Calgary
;
Omaha
,
NB
;
Birmingham
,
AL
; and
Houston
,
TX
.
Patricia is a Chartered Accountant(1983) from
Alberta
and has worked for a variety of companies, both in the public & private sector (Shell, Turbo, Prudential,
University of Calgary
,
Alberta
Sports Council, Houston Grand Opera).
Patricia is focused on getting results for her clients. I ensure smooth transactions as a result of my sincere understanding of each individuals unique needs and my meticulous attention to detail.
As a professional, I take the responsibility of helping you with your real estate needs very seriously. My commitment to your satisfaction is complete and total. I genuinely care about solving your needs. Honesty and perseverance are the foundation of my accomplishments. I also believe that Real Estate is a personal service business. I assist my clients by providing knowledge and skill in the areas of financing, negotiating and marketing.
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