For Immediate Release
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Kamloops, BC – Venture Kamloops Business Development Society is pleased to announce the following new members to its Board of Directors; Kate Calhoun, Anthony Muzzillo and Corrine Serink.
Kate Calhoun has resided in Kamloops since 1988 and was a realtor for 11 years. For the past 7 years, she managed the operations of Wayside Printers but has since moved on and started her own consulting business. She has considerable knowledge in operating a small business and years of experience managing people and business development.
Even with a family of 6, she still found the time to serve with the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA and sat on the board of directors for the Women of Distinction.
Anthony Muzzillo, Dealer Principal of Smith Chevrolet Cadillac and co-owner of Kamloops Hyundai, has 28 years of experience and training in the dealership operations. Since taking co-ownership of the Smith Chevrolet dealership in 1990, he carries on the dealership tradition of being an active participant in the daily operation and is a dedicated supporter of the Kamloops and area communities.
Anthony has been a resident of Kamloops all his life and throughout the years he’s contributed and served with many non-profit organizations and events including; Kamloops West Rotary Club, the Friends of UCC university society (co-chair), and the BC Summer Games.
Corrine Serink, owner of Ardeo Spa Salon, has over 20 years experience in the salon industry. She opened her salon in 1998 and has since moved her salon from the original Sahali location to downtown Kamloops seven (7) years ago. In 2004, she expanded the salon’s services and branched into the spa industry. Corrine has extensive knowledge and experience in small business development, management, and marketing and strategic planning.
She has resided in Kamloops since 1997 and is an advocate for supporting the local community. Over the years, her business has helped to fundraise and support a number of local and international charities including; the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA, Women’s Shelter, Strikes for Tykes, Food Bank, they raised money to purchase two (2) hospital beds for the local children’s ward as well as purchased and donated goats to a community in Columbia. Most recently, her business is involved with another fundraiser called “Scan for the Future” which her and her employees will donate a ½ day’s wages to RIH to go towards purchasing the second CT scanner.
Venture Kamloops is confident that Kate Calhoun’s, Anthony Muzzillo’s and Corrine Serink’s leadership qualities and wealth of experience in the business industry will not only allow Venture Kamloops to continue to grow its position as a leading economic development agency but also ensure that the board represents the diverse industries that frame the community.