2025–26 Board of Directors

Northern BC Tourism Association (NBCTA) is pleased to announce its 2025–26 Board of Directors. The seven-member board represents the Northeast, Central, and Northwest regions of Northern British Columbia, along with four Directors at Large, bringing together a strong mix of community leadership and regional representation.

Board members continuing their terms for 2025–26 include Blair Mirau (Northwest Region), Gladys Atrill (Director at Large), Jessie Olsen (Director at Large), and Daniel Schildknecht (Director at Large).

Following the nomination process and election held in October 2025, NBCTA welcomes three newly elected and re-elected members:

• Dustin Bodnaryk, representing the Northeast Region (2-year term)
  
• Rachelle Richman, representing the Central Region (2-year term)
  
• Jared Davis, elected as Director at Large (2-year term)
  

The full 2025–26 Board of Directors is as follows:

• Dustin Bodnaryk, Northeast Region (2-year term)
  
• Rachelle Richman, Central Region (2-year term)
  
• Jared Davis, Director at Large (2-year term)
  
• Jessie Olsen, Director at Large (1-year remaining)
  
• Blair Mirau, Northwest Region (1-year remaining)
  
• Daniel Schildknecht, Director at Large (1-year remaining)
  
• Gladys Atrill, Director at Large (1-year remaining)
  

NBCTA extends its appreciation to all nominees for their interest in serving the tourism industry in Northern BC, and to the returning and newly elected directors for their commitment to advancing sustainable and community-driven tourism across the region.

Through their collective leadership, the board will continue to guide NBCTA’s strategic direction and ensure that the voices of Northern BC’s diverse tourism industry are represented in the province’s growing visitor economy.