Media Release 2005 Board of Directors Okanagan Film Commission For Immediate Release: August 16, 2005 The Okanagan Film Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Russ Greaves, Program Manager, Shaw Cable TV as the 2005 Board Chair. Russ replaces long time Film Commission Chairman, Jack Peters, who will remain on the Board as the past chairman. Peters is pleased with the changes on the board, he states, “I am impressed by the new Board members enthusiasm and engagement to building on the momentum of filming that is growing in the valley". The 2005 Board of Directors: Joyce Wegner, Writer – Scribeworks, Kelowna Vice Chair Tim Murray, Store Manager – Home Depot, Kelowna Secretary/Treasurer Randy Barthel, Morningstar Enterprises, Kelowna Director Deb Leroux, Village of Lumby Director Bill Baird, District of Boundary Director Mayor Linda Larson, City of Oliver Director "The Okanagan Film Commission has achieved some great successes and we have a lot of ambitious plans for the future,” says Russ Greaves. “I would like to thank Jack Peters for his leadership throughout the years. His dedication to the development of the film industry in the Okanagan has been extraordinary." The Okanagan Film Commission’s mandate is to generate a positive economic impact by enabling growth of the Okanagan-Similkameen-Boundary region as a film centre. It will continue to attract and build the film industry in this region through infrastructure development, strategic partnering, marketing, and promotion. For more information: Russ Greaves Okanagan Film Commission Chair Phone: (250) 979-6555 Email:info@okanaganfilm.com back to archive