The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on October 7, 2026, at 10:30 - 11:30 am, at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre in Kamloops, BC, located on the unceded, traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.
The board director election resulted in a 3-way tie between Delco McEvoy, Monica Seys, and Savannah Swaisland. The electronic run-off election closed on Friday, October 23 and results were reviewed by the scrutineer.
The successful candidate is Savannah Swaisland, Grape Savvy Wine Tours.
Final Board Director Election Results
We thank everyone who voted, as well as the candidates who let their names stand in this year's election.
Please join us in congratulating the new and returning board of directors:
Executive Directors
Chair:
Kimo Linders, ERTCU Travel Group (Elected for Additional Term)
All sub regions | Sector: Receptive Tour Operator
Vice-Chair:
Cassandra Zerebeski, Tourism Kelowna (Elected for Additional Term)
Central Okanagan | Sector: DMO
Secretary-Treasurer:
Kelley Mullin (Glazer), Destination Osoyoos (Elected for Additional Term)
South Okanagan | Sector: DMO
Past Chair:
Sandra Oldfield, Elysian Projects (Continuing Term)
South Okanagan | Sector: Business Services
Directors
Michael J. Ballingall, Big White Ski Resort (Continuing Term)
Boundary Country | Sector: Attraction
Mandi Carroll, Westbank First Nation (Elected for Additional Term)
Central Okanagan | Sector: Indigenous First Nation
Monica Dickinson, Lac le Jeune Resort (New, Past Director)
South Thompson | Sector: Accommodation
Lumin Kite, Trails to the Boundary Society (Elected for Additional Term)
Boundary Country | Sector: Non-Profit
Aaron Macdonald, Sun Peaks Resort (Continuing Term)
North Thompson | Sector: Leisure
Jim Moroz, Kamloops Airport (Vantage Group) (Continuing Term)
South Thompson | Sector: Other: Transportation
Kevin Pearce, Travel Penticton (New, Past Director)
South Okanagan | Sector: DMO
Dale Sivucha, Coast Capri Hotel (Continuing Term)
Central Okanagan | Sector: Accommodation
Savannah Swaisland, Grape Savvy Wine Tours (New)
South Okanagan | Sector: Transportation
Steven Tulloch, BlueStar Coachlines (New)
North Thompson, South Thompson, Gold Country, Shuswap, North Okanagan, Central Okanagan, South Okanagan, Similkameen Valley, Boundary Country | Sector: Transportation
Aggie Weighill, Okanagan College (Continuing Term)
North Okanagan, Central Okanagan, South Okanagan, Shuswap | Sector: Other: Education
Welcome to all of the new and continuing board members. We thank you for your dedication and commitment to the Thompson Okanagan tourism industry and the region.
Contact TOTA
If you have any questions or comments, please email AGM@TOTABC.com.
