Tracy Keenan-Whyte

(President)

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McDonald Realty Victoria 

Real estate is not just my career, it is also my #1 choice as an investment vehicle, and a true passion of mine. After 9 very successful years in the business, here’s what I bring to the table:

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•A combination of education, investment background, knowledge, experience & work to deliver an exemplary experience.

•Excellent working knowledge of both Vancouver & Victoria, enabling me to be of great assistance in Van-Vic relocations

•A passion for redesign to help sellers & buyers maximize the home’s potential

•Outstanding negotiation skills. My philosophy: everyone needs to feel like they’re winning

•Caring about reading & understanding the strata docs, caring about doing the formalities and research at the municipal level, and caring about understanding the nuances of the house: perimeter drains, mold, window seals, crawl spaces, foundations etc. 

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I guarantee you will feel supported & backstopped every step of the way.

Michael Marshall 

(Immediate Past President) 

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Michael holds a BFA from the University of Victoria and both Graphic Design and Fine Art Certificates from the Kootenay School of Art. An Accredited Graphic Designer, he worked for 30 years in the design and advertising sectors before changing to the floral industry for four years.

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Now “sitting on the other side of the creative desk”, Michael is back in the visual communications industry as a sales representative for Digital Direct Printing. DDP is the largest sheet fed printer on Vancouver Island.  If it’s important for you to support a local business with strong community environmental conscience, search no further, DDP is Victoria owned and operated and it supports many local charities and events, and lastly but least important it is FSC and Carbon Neutral certified, so Michael welcomes your calls!

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Well known in the Victoria marketplace, he is also a longtime community sport volunteer - as a soccer and softball coach, Executive member with the Cordova Bay Soccer Club and Coordinator of the popular World Cups Youth Soccer Festival. Now "retired" as a sport volunteer, Michael is still a member of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, which awarded him the Honorific of Fellow in recognition for founding the Vancouver Island Chapter and for his work on the National Executive team.

Sinclair Mar, JD

(Director)

Manhas Mar Lawyers

The firm of Manhas Mar, Lawyers has provided services for over 25 years in Victoria, Canada and internationally. Services in Business Law, Contracts, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, Immigration, Real Estate,& Mortgages, Probate and Estates & Wills,  and Construction & Builders Lien claims are provided.

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Sinclair has a history of community service for over 25 years. As President of Victoria - Chinese Commerce Association, Sinclair introduced the  dragon boat racing to Victoria as a demonstration sport during the 1994 Commonwealth Games. The following year he formed a committee to bring the first dragon boat races to Victoria's Inner Harbour. With the help of the Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival organizers, dragon boating was born in Victoria. Since those early days, he has worked in various capacities to build a first-class event for the dragon boater, a cultural festival that exemplifies the community spirit and goodwill underlying the festival's origins.

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By profession a lawyer, Sinclair also serves and has served on many organizations and boards in our community. These include serving as President, Director, Counsel, Chair, and member of the Board of Advisors of the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Society. He has also served as founding President and Director of the Victoria Chinese Commerce Association, as Director and Vice-President of the Victoria Chinatown Community Care Foundation. and as Director of Knowledge Network, BC’s public educational and commercial free television station which has become 24/7 programming and fully digital in the past few years. It has also revamped its programs and has made significant inroads into “broadcasting” via other media platforms and you can check it all out online.

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In addition, he has been variously a member, a director, an officer or counsel of or for: the Victoria Chinatown Lions Club, the Victoria-Hong Kong Overseas Chinese Association, the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association, the Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island Memorial Society, Victoria Hoy Sun Association, People’s Memorial Society of British Columbia and Victoria Hoi Ping Association.​

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As a member of many of the organizations, Sinclair has raised funds for numerous charities, through many events. Sinclair also has a special interest in promoting music in schools. Over the years he has raised funds for music programs at Esquimalt, Colquitz, and Spectrum schools in Victoria, organizing fundraising events, and has assisted the professional development of many individual up and coming musicians. He has also sponsored numerous youth sports teams and assisted in fundraising for athletic training.

Sarina Hoi, BA, MA, RCIC

(Director / Past President)

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Ocean Pacific Immigration Associates Ltd.

Sarina is a Certified Immigration Consultant and a member of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants. She heads the immigration section and is the director of immigration services of the Ocean Pacific Immigration Associates Ltd. Her goals is to help people from around the world to live, work, visit or study. She also welcomes the opportunity to help families to improve their lives and sometimes "escaping" from persecution or situations where they have slim chances to build a better future in their part of the world.

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She completed her Immigration Certificate at UBC and graduated from California State University, Fullerton with her Masters Degree in Communications (Public Relations). She is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Si Yi With a strong background in administration and marketing, she is an asset to her clients.

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In her spare time (if there is any) she is also a composer and pianist which accounts for her strong communications and listening skills. As a musician, she studied in Canada and the United Kingdom and completed her BA in music. She is also an artist/painter in her other spare moments. Her artistic background brings attention to detail which skill is beneficial to both her business and her clients.

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On the community services side, she is currently on board of the Victoria Chinese Commerce Association and Victoria Hoi Ping Association. She is also a member of Rotary Club of Victoria, mentor of UVic Business students and representative of Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. She was on the selection committee of Leadership Victoria from 2006 to 2010 and a volunteer for the Bridges for Women Society to train participants on interviews skills, key official in Resource Management for the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival, etc.

Genevieve Pinard

(Member)

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Megson Fitzpatrick 

My name is Genevieve Pinard, I am Operations administrator and Events Coordinator at Megson FitzPatrick – Acera Insurance. I am responsible of the donation & sponsorship budgets and community events. Being part of Megson FitzPatrick's family is an honor.

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I left Quebec two years ago to live on the beautiful Vancouver Island. A natural go-getter, I love challenges! I have always had at heart to guide people towards what is best to make a mandate prosper. My relationship with my network is solid and is based on listening to their needs, trust and mutual respect. My curiosity and thirst for learning keep me well informed about events and needs, but I am always available to discuss your projects in the community.

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My knowledge and practice as a project manager, coordinator and graphic and event designer have allowed me to develop my creative sense as well as my ability to manage a project in the smallest details. Personality and professionalism are my skills make me a person who can work in various facets of the profession. My nineteenth years of experience have allowed me to develop my ability to plan, manage, work in a team and carry out projects in a respectful and cheerful manner.

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It will be a pleasure to discuss with you, in French or English, the next time I meet you. And you haven't heard my contagious laugh yet!

Josh Seera 

(Member)

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Invis Mortgage

For all your mortgage needs. My objective is to find you the best deal on your mortgage and to find the product that best suits your lifestyle. Mortgage brokers are also a free service, as we are paid by the lender for your service. A mortgage broker is able to find you the lowest interest rate on the market, as they have access to over 50 lenders.

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The difference of seeing the mortgage advisor at the bank versus seeing a mortgage broker is clear. They work for the bank, and I work for you. Our top priority is to save you money and find you the lowest interest rate from the beginning, while theirs is to make money and give you the interest rate they feel they can get away with.

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My background is that I am Victoria born and raised, have a bachelors degree in economics, and come from a family that has been in the mortgage business for over 35 years. I am always happy to help with purchasing property, refinancing a currently owned one, switching your mortgage lender, consolidating debt and more. Don’t be a stranger and reach out today for a free pre approval or financial planning!

Eddie Isted 

(Member)

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Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria 

I am Eddie Isted and I am the Account Executive for Executive Programs at the Gustavson School of Business, the University of Victoria. I am responsible for business development and marketing for the department and for managing the promotion of all the international and domestic custom and open enrolment programs.

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Connect with me at epcoord@uvic.ca

David Webb

(Member)

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Westcom Business Solutions

With over 20 years of experience pushing boundaries will all IT related things, whether it’s managed services for unique businesses, or data security solutions for enterprise companies, David Webb is known as one of Victoria’s top IT professionals. David’s career has taken him from municipal governments to growing private companies. And thus, his ability to produce large scale IT solutions is unmatched. With a thorough understanding of SEO and internet marketing trends, David’s rare expertise spans almost all of a business’s digital activities. As the CEO of Westcom Business Solutions, his primary goal is simple: ensure his clients have zero downtime and maximum efficiency.

Rosalind Scott 

(Member)

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Better Business Bureau

Rosalind Scott, CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Vancouver Island, has strong roots in the Vancouver Island business community. For the past 25 years she has been actively supporting business and community development both professionally and on a volunteer basis.

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As an employment consultant with WCG International, Ros advised employers on Human Resource best practices, hiring
and retention issues. In her role as Executive Director of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce, she provided business planning information, hiring guidance and demographic advice to new and established business owners.

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Ros has had prominent roles on many boards including the Victoria Rotary Club, and the Sales and Marketing Executives. She represents Canada on the BBB international Excellence Committee and currently is on the Membership Engagement Group for the Downtown Business Association.

Alex Spurling 

(Member)

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Sun Life

Alex began his career in financial services in 2003 as a teller at Barclays Bank in the UK. Upon moving to Canada in 2008, he spent time at Investors Group as a consultant in Vancouver before relocating to Victoria to continue his passion for wealth, insurance, and planning at Island Savings Credit Union. Alex has held his MFDA, IIROC and Insurance licenses and completed his Personal Financial Planner (PFP) designation along with being a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM).

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Having been an advisor for many years, in 2020 Alex turned his focus to learning, development, and coaching. In March 2023, Alex embarked on a new phase of his career at Sun Life as a Business Development Partner. Driven by the helping others to succeed and working in the supportive environment provided by Sun Life, Alex now partners with advisors, both new and experienced, in building successful, holistic businesses. Alex married his wife Jessica in 2009 and they have one daughter together. Alex and his family live in James Bay, Victoria.