Our Governance

Our Vision

“The Harrison River Valley is a year-round destination where visitors enjoy diverse arts, culture, and recreation experiences, are respectful of the environment and bring benefits to our unique communities and cultures.”

Our Board

Harrison Tourism Society is a not-for-profit Society, governed by an independent voluntary Board of Directors as a Destination Management Organization (DMO) under the name Tourism Harrison. Our Board of Directors represents the communities of Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs, Harrison Mills and Hemlock Valley, and is responsible for ensuring our vision and mission directives are achieved.

Executive Committee

Eric Towne, Chair
Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa

Christy Ovens, Vice Chair
Village of Harrison Hot Springs

Mike Veenbaas, Treasurer
District of Kent

Directors

Jo-Anne Leon
Kilby Historic Site

Nancy Maclean
Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce;
Sasquatch Inn & Pub

Tony Medd
Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa

Mudassir Mokhdomi
Harrison Lake Hotel

Tony Nootebos
BC Sportfishing Group

Lisa Rose
Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa

David Urban
Fraser Valley Regional District

Nicole Curdie
Harrison Beach Hotel

Liaisons

Allan Jackson
Councillor, Village of Harrison Hot Springs

Gwen Schmidt
Executive Director, Community Futures North Fraser

Susan Spaeti
Councillor, District of Kent

Mel Waardenburg
Electoral Area C Director, Fraser Valley Regional District