Management and Staff

Larry has gained extensive knowledge and experience in business by executing multiple start-ups of his own, making successful strategic investments, being a progressive manager, conducting diligent business development and developing and implementing sound strategic plans. His connections and resources are enhanced by his role as General Manager of Community Futures in the Central Okanagan and being a Fellow Certified Management Consultant. As a result, Larry ensures that Community Futures' clients and projects receive well thought out planning, execution and management in a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial manner.

Phone: 250-868-2132 ext. 223 - Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Shawn is a Chartered Professional Accountant, CPA, CMA,  and a B.Sc. from UBC specializing in Earth and Environmental Sciences. He has over 15 years of financial and business experience with a wide range of industry understanding (Finance, Manufacturing, Mining and Technology). He is well equipped to help Community Futures clients with strategic and development finance and business counseling.

Phone: 250-868-2132 ext. 227  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dylan is lead on coordinating the Self Employment Program including business plan development training and business counseling. Dylan is a graduate of Okanagan College Business Program where he specialized in marketing. He has many years of hands on business management, digital marketing and promotions experience that makes him a valuable addition to the Community Futures team.

Phone: 250-868-2132 ext. 224   Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Amber is our go-to loan administrator for the organization. With a strong background in small business, banking and government program administration, Amber is a valuable team member that will assist our organization and clients in making sure that they receive information, support and high quality loan and portfolio administration in a timely and professional manner.

Phone: 250-868-2132 ext. 222  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Megan recently joined our team and will help Community Futures develop sustainable development practices for our clients and projects. Megan has an Advanced Certificate in Sustainable Business Leadership from BCIT to complement her degree in Business Management and has worked many years in the hospitality and wine industry. She also has international experience in Tanzania as a Finance and Entrepreneurship Advisor with Youth Challenge International. Megan is keen to contribute to our mission of enhancing social and economic well being in the Central Okanagan. Welcome Megan.

Phone: 250-868-2132 ext. 239 - Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.