Destination Osoyoos Team Members
Kelley Glazer | Executive Director
Liz Dryer | Visitor Services & Operations Manager
Kelsey Scagnetti | Marketing Manager
Jennifer Giffin | Visitor Services Supervisor
Graham Cox | Marketing Coordinator
Destination Osoyoos Board Members
Daniel Bibby | Spirit Ridge Lake Resort, Winery and Sacred Land
Destination Osoyoos board member since: 2018
Daniel Bibby is the General Manager of Spirit Ridge Resort and the Destination Osoyoos board chair. In past, Daniel served on tourism boards including Tourism Richmond (2002-2006) Banff/Lake Louise Tourism (2007/2008) and Tourism Kelowna from 2009-2017 acting as Vice Chair in 2014/2015 and Chair in 2016/2017.
What is your personal interest in Osoyoos and Tourism?
“Tourism is the industry that welcomes travelers from all over the world and creates unique and story worthy experiences for visitors to the area, while creating significant jobs and economic contribution to the local community. Osoyoos is a beautiful destination with so much to offer, and the opportunity ahead is to showcase our community to a global audience…without losing our rural charm!”
Rob Rausch | Wakepilot
Destination Osoyoos board member since: 2008
Rob Rausch is the owner of Wakepilot the current Vice Chair of Destination Osoyoos. In past, Rob was part of the Osoyoos Economic Development Advisory Committee (2012-2018) and has been a member of the Osoyoos Airport Development Society since 2013, where he is currently Vice Chair.
What is your personal interest in Osoyoos and Tourism?
“I am incredibly proud to live and work in Osoyoos. I am even more proud to share it with visitors who come for the same reasons I first did. As the owner of a business that is almost exclusively patronized by visitors, the quality and quantity of the experiences available to tourists and how they are packaged, branded, and marketed is incredibly important to me. Wakepilot if not the only reason my customers come to Osoyoos. Wakepilot is part of a larger offering. I benefit along with other operators in the market when the aggregate “Osoyoos” experience is promised (through Destination Osoyoos’ efforts) and delivered by local businesses as best as possible. A rising tide floats all boats.”
Joanne Muirhead | Jojo’s Cafe
Destination Osoyoos board member since: 2013
Joanne Muirhead is the owner of Jojo’s Cafe and Past Chair of Destination Osoyoos. Since 2013, Joanne has also served on the board of the Osoyoos Desert Society.
What is your personal interest in Osoyoos and Tourism?
“Responsible tourism is important to me because of the unique and endangered ecosystems that occur here. Our natural environment is stunningly gorgeous and as people become more aware of how special Osoyoos is, we need to ensure that everyone appreciates it fairly. Osoyoos has become part of my identity and all of us who live here or who visit here share in that sense of community and belonging, and that is an important and positive experience for humankind.”
Myers Bennett | Town of Osoyoos
Destination Osoyoos board member since: 2015
Myers Bennett is a Town of Osoyoos council member and director of the Destination Osoyoos board. In past, Myers had served as the President of the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce and the Osoyoos Chamber of Commerce. He is also a director of the Municipal Insurance Association of BC and is actively involved in the Osoyoos Rotary Club.
What is your personal interest in Osoyoos and Tourism?
“Throughout my life, I have always been involved in communities in various capacities and clubs.”
Paul Scanlon | Safari Beach Resort
Destination Osoyoos board member since: 2010
Paul Scanlon is the General Manager of the Safari Beach Resort and a director of the Destination Osoyoos board. Paul currently serves on the Osoyoos Hotel Motel Association.
What is your personal interest in Osoyoos and Tourism?
“I have a desire to see Osoyoos to grow into a 4 season destination and provide year round jobs. Osoyoos is my home and has been for several years, so I want to see it thrive. I have also worked in tourism since 1991 and have a passion for the growth of our local tourism economy.”
Sara Crockett | Similkameen Independent Winegrowers
Destination Osoyoos board member since: 2017
Sara Crockett is the Marketing Director of the Similkameen Independent Winegrowers and a director of the Destination Osoyoos board. In past, Sara has served on the Canadian Tourism Commission – Research Committee and the South Similkameen Arts Society (2015 – 2017).
What is your personal interest in Osoyoos and Tourism?
“I believe that developing and raising awareness of the rich and varied experiences throughout the South Okanagan/Similkameen region help drive tourism and enhances the overall enjoyment for both visitors and residents. As a board member since 2017, I joined to share my marketing, brand and product development expertise, and my passion for the region, and I am committed to helping Destination Osoyoos in its mandate to increase visitation and encourage guests to stay longer and experience more.”
Mike Campol | Osoyoos Indian Band
Destination Osoyoos board member since: 2021