Board of Directors 2024-2025
The Kimberley Nordic Club Board of Directors is a fun, empowering, and fulfilling team that is collectively responsible for:
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Furthering the work of KNC’s mission, vision and values;
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Providing oversight of club activities to support members, staff, programs and facilities;
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Managing the work of the General Manager;
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Developing policies to support our members and the organization;
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Identifying and managing risks to the KNC; and
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Helping to ensure the success of KNC into the future.
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If you are interested in joining the KNC Board of Directors, visit the Volunteer Opportunities page.
Meet our Directors below!
Tim McKee
President
I purchased my first pair of classic skis when I moved to Kimberley in 2005 and became a member of the KNC. In the intervening years I added a pair of skate skis and took advantage of the Masters program to learn how to skate and improve my classic technique. I would like to give back to a wonderful organization that has given so much to myself and the community. My prior community involvement includes a treasurer position at the U of A ski club and Kimberley Search and Rescue winter team leader.
Kris Murray
Vice-President
I grew up in Kimberley and spend almost every weekend at the ski hill or on the Nordic trails. After moving around BC and Alberta, I settled back in Kimberley in 2017. I am Metis and a Citizen of the Metis Nation BC and I am grateful to live as an uninvited guest in Ktunaxa territory. I work in Indigenous Health and spend a lot of time traveling around the Interior of BC, but nothing compares to the adventures we can have in our backyard. I have a passion for trails, both in the summer and winter and look forward to each season for the multitude of activities!
Julie St. Jean
Treasurer
We moved to Kimberley because we love winter and have been KNC members since 2005. I am a recreational skier with children that have been pulled by chariots, dressed up in costumes, started as Bunnies, shoot at targets on the Biathlon range, and compete at a National level representing KNC. As parents we have volunteered as coaches, coordinated fundraising events, volunteered at many Kootenay Cups and Westerns, and are board members.
As a local business owner I have a good understanding of financial responsibilities. I am passionate about being involved in my community and supportive of sustainable change. As a lifelong learner I am committed to understanding challenges, being objective when making decisions and working hard.
Kerri Holmes
Secretary
I am a French Immersion teacher, mother, and avid Nordic skier. I moved to Kimberley in 2020 and joined the masters training group. Because I enjoy the various programs and events run by KNC, I am interested in being more involved with the club. I was a board member with the Fernie Nordic Society for several years as the club grew and developed its SDP between 2010-2014. I have coached Jack Rabbits and Track Attack programs. I have organized and volunteered for various club events from fundraising, community building and youth training camps to competitive events. I don’t have aspirations to shake things up, my approach is to support the goals of the Kimberley Nordic Club because it really has a great thing happening already. I love skiing and helping people have fun on the trails. I also believe the Kimberley Nordic Club offers excellent opportunities for our community to meet others, develop skills, and appreciate nature.
Rich Pettit
Program Director
Kevin Eskelin
Board Member
I have a long history of involvement with community nordic centres – as a coach, parent of kids engaged in nordic programs and teams, as a volunteer, as a nordic skier, and also as a provincial recreation land manager. We have lived in Kimberley for over 10 years, having been involved with the KNC in some capacity all that time.
I am passionate about community-level outdoor recreation amenities – ensuring they are safe, sustainable and accessible, and that those amenities grow and improve with the needs and wants in a community. KNC has been constantly upgrading and improving the facilities and trails here, matching that need and attracting more and more users – I am interested in contributing to this evolution of the nordic recreation amenity in Kimberley.
Paul Ham
Board Member
I have enjoyed recreational skiing at the Kimberley Nordic Centre for many years and have always appreciated how well the KNC is operated and have appreciated all the improvements that have been put in place over those years. I have volunteered for a couple of years as an after-hours attendant and seller of evening tickets during which time I got to know, and appreciate, some of the staff and other volunteers. Having enjoyed the club for all those years I would like to give some service in return, hence my application to join the board.
I am a retired professional engineer and throughout my career I was involved with the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure and facilities. This work included project management, seeking grants, development of policies and financial mechanisms for serving public needs etc.
Sarah Wakelin
Board Member
We moved to Kimberley in 2014. The KNC has been an important place for my daughter and I over the years. My daughter completed the Jackrabbit program from Bunny to Level 3 and every year I saw her smile grow larger. She’s now in her second year of Track Attack. I have held a membership many times over the years. I am looking to be more involved to help the club. I love the KNC community and know my skills in logistics, communication, problem solving and my passion for the success of the club and its programs could be an asset. I believe in continuing to grow the club’s competitive side while still keeping the fun, recreational side healthy and inviting.
Kevin Murray
Board Member
I am a 30 year veteran of the RCMP and spent six years of my career in Kimberley from 1996-2002. I was a regular on the Nordic trails back then to maintain my fitness. I have actually cross country skied throughout my life, even on the farm fields of Manitoba where I grew up. After several more RCMP postings around BC, AB and SK, I chose to retire back to my favourite posting in 2020. It is truly an outdoor mecca for all things recreation. For me, that means all forms of cycling in the summer and cross country skiing/snowshoeing in the winter. I am a proud Metis citizen and currently serving as Senator for the Kootenay region with Metis Nation British Columbia. I am honoured to be a guest on the traditional and unceded territory of the Ktunaxa people. I look forward to helping KNC succeed in growing to meet the demands of this incredible community and region.
Ingrid Liepa
Board Member
I’m a former Olympic speed skater who has very happily called Kimberley home since 2006. When not hiking, paddling, skiing or otherwise enjoying our incredible mountain landscapes, I keep busy as an independent consultant. I've a long history of working with non-profits on governance and strategic planning and also work in multiple capacities on climate action. Stoked to step deeper into our local nordic ski community by serving on KNC's Board and supporting a great club for all. First tracks in the early morning has got to be one of my favourite things!
Rich Pettit
Board Member
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I moved to Kimberley in summer 2022 and haven't looked back since! The KNC is such a huge part of the community, and I am proud to be a part of the team that is working to make the club a world class cross country ski destination. I have the privilege of working with a dedicated group that shares my passion for outdoor recreation. I love to ski and bike the Nordic trails, snowboard, golf, and hike - so Kimberley is truly a "Good Place to Be".
Joshua Crosthwaite
Board Member
KNC is a special place. In the time my family and I have been in Kimberley KNC has been a place that is a manifestation of so much that we love. It is where our family has made so many important connections and where I get to watch my children grow as people and develop their community. I am passionate about outdoor recreation and know that there is something completely special about sliding on snow!
I have been involved in the Alpine and Nordic ski worlds in many capacities (coach, instructor, manager, operations, etc.,) for over 25 years. In addition, I have worked on multiple not-for-profit boards. As KNC grows into the future and brings life to its strategic plan I come with skills and passion to work with others to achieve those plans. In my professional life I bring skills in leadership, policy, governance, operations, planning, and human resources. I look forward to serving KNC membership and the community to keep KNC a special place.
Daniel Childress
General Manager
I moved to Kimberley in summer 2022 and haven't looked back since! The KNC is such a huge part of the community, and I am proud to be a part of the team that is working to make the club a world class cross country ski destination. I have the privilege of working with a dedicated group that shares my passion for outdoor recreation. I love to ski and bike the Nordic trails, snowboard, golf, and hike - so Kimberley is truly a "Good Place to Be".
