2026-2027 Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is comprised of 11 Directors – President, Vice President, Treasurer, and 8 Directors. The Board may also include a Past President if the sitting President is new to the role.
At each Annual General Meeting the Board President, Vice President, and Treasurer will be elected for one-year term. Four directors will be elected for a two-year term. The Immediate Past President is an automatic succession.
The Board may also invite Liaison representatives from other organizations, in accordance with the Chamber’s policies.
PRESIDENT | Travis-Dean Bradley
Scotiabank
Travis’ career has taken him to 4 provinces in 13 years, however most of it has been spent in beautiful
Cranbrook. He has spent time in 12 different roles at Scotiabank. His coast to coast experience in leadership, finance and First Nation Economic Development has given him a unique perspective on community development.
His desire to be a mentor and make a positive impact within the community brought him back to Cranbrook where he currently is the Senior Manager of Indigenous Financial Services for BC & Yukon.
Travis’ passion for bass fishing regularly takes him to the United States where he competes in the Bass Angler Magazine Pro Tour.
VICE PRESIDENT | Sheldon Doll
Acclimate Jiu Jitsu Academy
Sheldon was born and raised in Cranbrook. After spending nine years away in Lethbridge, he returned home to help better his community after his post secondary education. Sheldon has dedicated his life to the pursuit of martial art, eventually leading to a professional combat sports career. He is the founder/owner of The Acclimate Jiu Jitsu Academy, which serves as a platform to share his learnings back to the members. This same discipline and drive translated into career success as medical device
consultant previously for Arthrex and now Zimmer Biomet working within Interior Health , PHSA and AHS.
Sheldon is happy and passionate to work for a better Cranbrook for now and in the future.
TREASURER | Ashley Tanner
Vantage Point CPA
Ashley Tanner is one of the partners of Vantage Point Chartered Professional Accountants. She has enjoyed assisting a diverse client base with a wide range of accounting services including assurance
engagements, corporate and personal tax planning, and consultation services.
In addition to her CPA/CGA designation, Ashley obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in sustainability from the College of the Rockies. Ashley values client relationships and is looking forward to continuing to work closely with clients and the business community to help them achieve both their business and personal financial goals as a business advisor.
Keri Sanderman
PAST PRESIDENT
03/31/2027
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Community Futures East Kootenay
Milo Milutinovic
BOARD DIRECTOR
03/31/2027
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Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
LOURDES ROXAS-BUTALID
BOARD DIRECTOR
03/31/2027
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LRB Immigration Consultancy Ltd.
ASHLEY TROZZO
BOARD DIRECTOR
03/31/2027
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107.5 2Day FM
Tom shypitka
BOARD DIRECTOR - on leave
03/31/2028
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Personal Real Estate Corporation
Caoimhe Anderson
BOARD DIRECTOR
03/31/2028
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Rella Paolini & Rogers
SHANNON MURPHY
BOARD DIRECTOR
03/31/2028
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Cranbrook Pest Control
JAMES STECHLY
BOARD DIRECTOR
03/31/2028
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Royal Bank of Canada
NADINE WALKER-PERRY
BOARD DIRECTOR
03/31/2028
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Pattison Media
Board Liaisons
The Chamber also has 2 appointed non-voting Board Liaisons.
Mike Peabody
COUNCILLOR LIAISON
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City of Cranbrook
ROB GAY
RDEK LIAISON
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Regional District of East Kootenay
ROLE & DUTIES OF BOARD DIRECTORS
THE ROLE OF A BOARD DIRECTOR IS TO:
- Establish policies necessary to carry out the Chamber’s mission and purpose
- Engage in the Board strategic planning and set priorities from the strategic plan
- Determine the Chamber’s position as they relate to policy statements
- Allocate adequate resources for the successful execution of the strategic plan
- Actively promote the Chamber and encourage new members to join
THE DUTIES OF A BOARD DIRECTOR ARE TO:
- Attend all Board meetings. Review all materials distributed prior to the meeting and be prepared and ready to discuss and act on agenda items.
- Commit to serving on at least one committee or task force
- Participate in as many Chamber events as possible throughout the year
- At every opportunity promote the Chamber to businesses and the community
