Take Care Take Part Campaign Campaign Cabinet
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| Karen Borring-Olsen | Dr. Sandy Nash | Steve Jenkins | SEAN T. PIHL |
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| Meryle Corbett | Rhonda Hymers | Karen Christiansen |
Karen Borring-Olsen
Regional Vice President, Okanagan RBC Phone: 250-470-4765
Email: Karen.borring-olsen@rbc.com
As Regional Vice President for RBC Royal Bank in the Okanagan, Karen is responsible for overseeing 12 branches and more than 300 employees throughout the Okanagan from Oliver to Vernon. Her areas of responsibility include: Personal Banking; Financial Planning and Small Business.
Karen’s career with RBC began more than 25 years ago where she joined the Bank as a teller. She has held various positions throughout British Columbia, ranging from front line customer service roles to loans officer, Branch Management as well as roles in BC’s Regional office in Vancouver.
She considers herself a life long learner and has earned her accreditation and hold designations as a Chartered Financial Planner and Personal Financial Planner. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers and earned her Masters of Business Administration degree from Dalhousie University.
Karen lives here in Kelowna with her family, is an avid skier and runner.
Dr. Sandy Nash
Family Doctor
Phone: 250-862-5623 Email:Dr.Sandy.Nash@interiorhealth.ca
Born and raised in British Columbia, Dr. Nash has called the Okanagan home since 1971, after graduating from Medical School at the University of British Columbia. As a well respected local family physician, Dr. Nash is also the Physician’s Manager in Ambulatory Care at the Kelowna General Hospital. As an active member of his community, in addition to his position on the KGH Foundation Board, Sandy has also dedicated many hours to chairing various committees such as the Board of College Physicians, and working as the Faculty Development Lead for the UBC Family Practice Residency Program.
Dr. Nash has 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Sandy enjoys spending his spare time on his 10 acre cherry orchard, in addition to participating in regular games of tennis and golf.
Steve Jenkins
General Manager, TELUS, Interior South BC
Phone:250-861-2566
Email: Steve.Jenkins@telus.com
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Steve Jenkins relocated and made the Okanagan his home 4 years ago. Steve is the General Manager with TELUS for the Interior region of British Columbia and is based in Kelowna. With over 20 years as a member of the TELUS team, Steve brings a strong knowledge of sales, marketing, operations and business strategy.
Currently, Steve holds Board of Director positions with the Cop’s for Kid’s Charitable Foundation, the Okanagan College Foundation as well as the 2015 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee for Kelowna. Steve played a critical role in the very successful 2008 BC Summer Games (Kelowna) as the Communications Chair.
Steve is an outdoors enthusiast, and enjoys skiing, boating, hiking, and camping in his spare time.
SEAN T. PIHL, B.A., LL.B. Partner, Pihl Law Corporation
Work: 250-762-5434
Email: Sean.Pihl@pihl.bc.ca
Sean was raised in the Okanagan Valley before moving to Vancouver to attend the University of British Columbia, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree. After completing his undergraduate studies, Sean attended Dalhousie Law School where he obtained his Bachelor of Laws. After being called to the Bar in 1997, Sean articled in Vancouver, before eventually returning to Kelowna, where he now practices with Pihl Law Corporation.
Sean’s volunteer background has focused primarily on community and professional development. He previously served on the Board of Directors of the School District #23 Student Assistance Association, past President of the Canadian Mental Health Association (Kelowna Branch), Treasurer of the Kelowna Junior Chamber of Commerce and as President of the Kelowna Bar Association. Sean is currently the Chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s Okanagan Civil Litigation Section and on the Board of Directors of the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation.
Sean has appeared at the Provincial, Supreme and Appellate Court levels, in addition to his extensive arbitration and mediation experience. He has volunteered as a guest lecturer at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus) and has presented at educational seminars on a variety of legal topics. As with the entire firm, Sean practices exclusively in the area of civil litigation, with an emphasis on complex personal injury litigation, construction/commercial litigation and employment law.
Meryle Corbett, CMA, FCMA:
CFO & Director of Finance, Kelowna Flightcraft
Phone: 250-807-5354
Email: meryle_corbett@flightcraft.ca
Meryle has lived in Kelowna for the past 19 years, where she has been involved in a number of community and business organizations. She is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Kelowna Flightcraft Group of Companies, one of Kelowna’s largest employers, and was formerly Corporate Controller of Sun-Rype Products Ltd.
Over the past 30 years, Meryle has held numerous board positions in non-profit organizations, most recently with Kelowna Community Resources, Belaire Women’s Recovery Society, Kelowna 100th Birthday Organizing Committee, Society of Management Accountants of BC, Certified Management Accountants Society of Canada and the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce.
Meryle and her spouse Gary have a blended family of four children that keeps them busy with the ongoing challenges of balancing work, family and recreation. In her spare time, Meryle enjoys golfing, running, reading and travel.
Rhonda Hymers, CH.P, CSA, CIM, FCSI
Vice- President & Associate Portfolio ManagerHymers Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
Phone: 250-712-2148
Email: Rhonda.hymers@rbc.com
With over 16 years of investment industry experience, Rhonda is dedicated to delivering expert wealth management advice and knowledge to clients.
Rhonda’s clients benefit from her ongoing professional development. She is qualified to provide clients with truly comprehensive expertise in the areas of wealth management and financial planning. By meeting stringent accreditations, Rhonda has achieved the Associate Portfolio Manager designation – allowing her to deliver the highest level of discretionary investment management advice to clients with sophisticated financial needs. This is one of the highest designations available in the investment industry.
She has also completed the Professional Financial Planning course through the Canadian Securities Institute, and achieved the Chartered Professional (CH.P.) Strategic Wealth, Canadian Investment Management (CIM), and Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) designations. Rhonda also holds the Options & Derivatives Licence and is a life-licensed agent, which qualifies her to advise clients on tax-deferral, risk management, and complex estate-planning strategies through the use of life insurance.
In addition to achieving many industry accreditations, Rhonda’s expertise and professionalism earned her the coveted Fellowship of the Canadian Securities Institute (FSCI). The FCSI is the industry’s highest award of distinction that recognizes leading professionals for their outstanding educational dedication, experience and record of achievement.
Within RBC Dominion Securities, Rhonda’s commitment and success in helping clients achieve financial success has been recognized through her appointment as a member of the firm’s prestigious Executive Council since 2003. In 2006, she was appointed as Vice-President. This designation is awarded to an exclusive group of advisors who practice with the highest standards of ethics, dedication to client service and professionalism.
Rhonda is originally from Saskatchewan and has called Kelowna home since 1991. With her husband Jason and their three children, Rhonda and her family enjoy an active lifestyle in the beautiful Okanagan Valley including various winter and summer activities.
Karen Christiansen, CA
Assurance Partner, MNP
Phone: 250-979-1735
Email: Karen.Christiansen@mnp.ca
Karen is a Partner in MNP’s Kelowna office. For almost 20 years, she has delivered a full range of business advisory and assurance solutions to help her clients achieve their goals.
A key member of MNP’s Assurance team, Karen serves a diverse group of clients, including business owners, real estate developers and professionals. Committed to her clients’ success, she delivers strong assurance solutions that help them meet their regulatory, financing and governance requirements.
Karen prides herself on her ability to provide the expertise her clients need to effectively manage and grow their business. Working closely with her clients, she delivers customized and cost-effective solutions to help them resolve their most complex business challenges.
Karen earned her Chartered Accountant (CA) designation in 1992 after receiveing her Bachelor of Arts degree (majoring in Economics) from the University of British Columbia in 1989. She is a member of both the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia (ICABC).
Committed to her profession and community, Karen has held numerous volunteer and committee positions. In 2002, she was awarded ICABC’s Early AChievement Award for her outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the profession.
