Vancouver, Coast & Mountains (VCM) regional representatives work collaboratively with partners throughout the region, to connect industry to various programs available through Destination BC.
Karen TunkaraDirector of Indigenous & Regional Partnerships
Areas of focus: Leadership of VCM team and VCM strategic planning, regional partnerships, ITBC partnership, and lead the development and evolution of Destination BC’s commitments and actions towards lasting and meaningful reconciliation.
Karen TunkaraDirector of Indigenous & Regional Partnerships
Areas of focus: Leadership of VCM team and VCM strategic planning, regional partnerships, ITBC partnership, and lead the development and evolution of Destination BC’s commitments and actions towards lasting and meaningful reconciliation.
Chad WetschGeneral Manager, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Areas of focus: VCM strategic planning, VCM region management, VCM Sustainability Council, emergency management, recovery programs, Metro Vancouver Destination Management Council and sub-committees.
Chad WetschGeneral Manager, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Areas of focus: VCM strategic planning, VCM region management, VCM Sustainability Council, emergency management, recovery programs, Metro Vancouver Destination Management Council and sub-committees.
Josie HeisigSenior Program Advisor, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Areas of focus: industry development, accessibility, communications, social media and content development, Sea to Sky Destination Management Council, Sunshine Coast Destination Management Council.
Josie HeisigSenior Program Advisor, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Areas of focus: industry development, accessibility, communications, social media and content development, Sea to Sky Destination Management Council, Sunshine Coast Destination Management Council.
Areas of focus: VCM Community Forum, VCM Industry Forum, industry meeting coordination, administration, VCM newsletter, contracts and invoicing, and supports the Indigenous and Regional Partnerships team.
Areas of focus: VCM Community Forum, VCM Industry Forum, industry meeting coordination, administration, VCM newsletter, contracts and invoicing, and supports the Indigenous and Regional Partnerships team.
Darnell Stager is an Urban Indigenous man, born and raised in Vancouver. He proudly identifies as Ts'msyen from Kitsumkalum and S'tat'imc from Lil'Wat First Nation. Darnell is committed to promoting and sharing Indigenous culture with others and believes a vibrant experience awaits every curious visitor.
Darnell Stager is an Urban Indigenous man, born and raised in Vancouver. He proudly identifies as Ts'msyen from Kitsumkalum and S'tat'imc from Lil'Wat First Nation. Darnell is committed to promoting and sharing Indigenous culture with others and believes a vibrant experience awaits every curious visitor.
Areas of Focus: Provides HR support, guidance, and advice to VCM’s Tourism & Hospitality businesses by offering tools, resources, and consulting services to elevate employers’ HR practices.
Areas of Focus: Provides HR support, guidance, and advice to VCM’s Tourism & Hospitality businesses by offering tools, resources, and consulting services to elevate employers’ HR practices.
