Connections. Resources. Advocacy.

Congratulations to our incoming board members and current board. Please stay tuned as we continue to update this page with current information.

​Caroline Cody

Past ​​Chair 2023 - 2024

​​Caroline Cody is a professional services consultant with 20+ years’ experience. Caroline’s consulting business focuses on business development and revenue growth strategy, business and strategic planning, client relationship management, market research, corporate communications, proposal writing, public and media relations, community investment/strategic alliances and event planning. Caroline also provides coaching to professionals to improve their profile, practice management, and financial performance.

Robyn Clarke

Chair 2023 - 2024

A longtime resident of the Comox Valley, Robyn has been working in media, marketing, and management roles in the valley for the past 15 years. She’s managed a local small business with a staff of 10 - which has given her an in-depth understanding of what local businesses face in the Comox Valley. She’s managed the marketing campaigns of an automotive dealership, and primarily as an on air personality and sales and marketing representative with Jet FM. Working in Radio has been especially personally rewarding for Robyn, as it has given her a passion for seeing local businesses thrive and succeed, and being one of the key voices of her community. Robyn has developed lifelong relationships with local business owners, she appreciates their challenges and successes, and helps many of them on their paths to growing and maintaining their businesses. Robyn and her husband Mike and their daughter Sofija love living in the Valley, spending their free time camping and exploring the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island.

Jason Knodel

Treasurer, 2022-2023

Jason is a born and raised Comox Valley resident. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from North Island College in 2014 and his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2018. He has been in finance and administrative roles for many years and has been at Cloutier Matthews LLP since 2014, where he currently works as an Accounting Manager. He’s made many enjoyable, professional connections over the years and is thrilled to continue doing so in his role at the Chamber of Commerce. He has past served as a treasurer to a local chapter of Scouts Canada. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and newest little one, snowboarding on the ski hill in winter and hiking the local peaks during the summer.

Kelley Giorgianni

Director ​2019 - 2023

​Kelley Giorgianni is a Work Experience/Careers Program Worker with School District 71. Kelley has worked in private Post-Secondary education in Admissions and Career Departments. Professional as a Certified Career Practitioner, Kelley is integral to the Work Experience, Grad Transitions and Career Exploration for students within School District 71. Kelley has created several new programs and initiatives over her career utilizing her skill set from her background in marketing and sales.  Kelley has been an active member of the Chamber of Commerce for several years and has made lifetime business connections.  Kelley is excited to take on the new challenges and opportunities offered in the role of Chamber of Commerce Board member. 

Ramon Ramirez

Vice-Chair 2023 - 2024

Ramon Ramirez has over 22 years of banking experience; a career that started in South America. He held roles in Vancouver, Bermuda, Southern Alberta, and Vancouver Island; working in several areas of banking including Operations, Payments and Cash Management, e-Commerce, and Commercial Banking. He holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Capilano University. He worked for BDC, HSBC, Costal Community Credit Union, Citibank, and owned a retail business. He worked with companies of all sizes, from start-ups to large multinationals. He has experience with a wide a range of banking services including Commercial lending, Trade Financing, Leasing, International Banking, FX, Treasury, and Payments and Cash Management. Outside work, he is a fully certified firefighter with Comox Fire Rescue, a member of the Rotary Club of Courtenay, an avid cyclist, and competes in long distance triathlons. He lives in Comox with his wife, Amy, and two children, Lane and Sebastian.

Lt. Col. Krystle Connerty

Appointed Director 2023

​Lieutenant-Colonel Krystle Connerty joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 2000 as an Aerospace Control Officer under the Regular Officer Training Plan. She holds a bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto, and a Master of Defence Studies through the Royal Military College of Canada. Her previous postings have included 4 Wing Cold Lake as an Air Traffic Controller (ATC), 19 Wing Comox as an ATC and later as a Wing Air Traffic Control Officer (WATCO), 12 Wing Shearwater as the WATCO, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Commander Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), staff officer in RCAF Air Readiness, and staff officer in the Strategic Joint Staff. She is currently Deputy Wing Commander at 19 Wing Comox.
​Lieutenant-Colonel Connerty is married to Thierry, a CAF Firefighter, and they have two handsome young boys, Conner and Cavan, that keep them on their toes.

Susan Carson

Director 2022

​Susan comes from a family of entrepreneurs and has run her own Wealth Management Practice for the past 25 years. Specializing in meeting the needs of business owners, professional women, healthcare professionals, and retirees, Susan combines her personal life experiences with empathy to help clients align their values and goals to confidently create enduring financial plans. Susan merged her practice with that of Rick Morson, her business and life partner after moving to the Comox Valley 8 years ago. In 2021, the Morson Carson Wealth Counsel then moved their practice to Richardson Wealth, a leading Canadian Independent Wealth Management Firm, because of the synergistic match of family values and entrepreneurial legacy.
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A graduate of Mount Royal University in Calgary, Susan started her career in commercial interior design before transitioning to a career in wealth management.  Susan is committed to lifelong learning and has attained the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM), Fellow of Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI), Real Wealth Manager (RWM), and Responsible Investment Advisor Certification (RIAC) designations.

Susan is proud to call the Comox Valley home. Having lived in 4 provinces in both large and small communities, Susan is passionate about contributing both personally and professionally to this remarkable Valley. She balances her passion for her profession with her personal interests of cooking, cycling, entertaining, reading, travelling, as well as spending time with family & friends and playing with her grandchildren. 

Kealey Donaldson
Director 2023

Kealy has recently moved back to the Comox Valley, after 20 years in the Campbell River region. Through the past 10 years, she has operated under Kiki’s Communications which sprouted from her background in Community Relations. With past experience in Media Relations, Event Management and First Nations Relations, Kealy now has a unique offering under Arts-Culture-Wellness. Currently, the Kiki’s Comm business portfolio umbrellas into numerous ventures including Compass Magazine Vancouver Island and Compass Gallery + Gifts, both located in Comox, with expansions on the horizon. Kealy has been an active board member in the non-profit and commercial arenas and volunteers in this capacity. She is Vice President on the Downtown Comox Business in Action (BIA) Board and follows a personal mandate of Community-Collaboration-Cooperation in her delivery style. Kealy welcomes the opportunity to further contribute to the business community of the Comox Valley.

John Neville
Director 2023

​Semi-retired telecommunications executive and entrepreneur, John started his career as a shipbroker in London and Tokyo and thereafter worked with McKinsey & Company as a consultant. Resuming his career in the shipping industry, John was appointed Treasurer of Fednav Ltd., Canada’s largest international shipping company. In 1983, John joined Spar Aerospace Limited as Treasurer and Director of Strategic Planning. Thereafter, John switched to operations as Senior Vice President of the Aviation and Ventures Sector. In 1989, John left corporate life and worked as a consultant for 5 years. In 1994, John co-founded GS Telecom Limited, an African VSAT service provider and carrier. Over the next 13 years, as Executive Chairman, he grew the company to provide satellite services in 35 Sub-Saharan countries with offices in 10 countries, US$40 million annual sales and 225 staff. John and his wife, Debby, moved from Victoria to the Comox Valley 10 years ago. After 3 years as General Manager of the Comox Valley Marina, John bought the Marina in early 2017. John is a graduate of UVIC (BA) and Stanford (MBA)

Dan Molgat-Roy
Director 2023

​Dan completed an Undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria, majoring in Political Science, before working in the financial services and wealth management industry for 10 years primarily in the administration of estate and trusts. Following the birth of his son, he and his family relocated to the Comox Valley, working first for Ecofish Research Ltd., a Comox Valley based leading national environmental consultancy as a project controller, before joining Coastal Community Credit Union in 2018. He is presently Senior Business Lending Advisory for First Credit Union. Dan brings with him over 15 years of experience working in finance with a background in project management and politics. In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking and spending time with his son and daughter.

Lisa Nathan, CPA
Director 2023

​Lisa moved to British Columbia from England almost 20 years ago and has been in the Comox Valley for the past 5 years. As a Business Advisor with MNP, she helps clients grow stronger and specializes in the food and beverage niche, a special interest after owning two pubs in England. Lisa strives to build collaborative partnerships and is an active member of the Vancouver Island Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee that focuses on education, inclusive events and equity amongst all MNP team members. Lisa’s entrepreneurial spirit is prominent throughout her professional work and most recently as the Treasurer of the Board for the Comox Valley Arts. Lisa works with a wide range of businesses which allows her to showcase her diverse skillset in meaningful ways and helps them succeed in different paths. Lisa’s passion for local businesses and strong communities makes her a welcomed addition to the Chamber.

Taurean Seib
Director 2023

​Taurean Seib is a business and community leader on Vancouver Island. Residing in the beautiful Comox Valley with wife and three children, Taurean is a Regional Manager with Coastal Community Credit Union. He is known for creating impressive results in the development of people and culture systems and practices, as well as his expertise for organizational change leadership approaches. Taurean holds an MBA in Executive Management, Graduate Certificate in Change Management, and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management. He has served local business communities as director of two chambers of commerce, to one of which he acted as president and board chair. He was the winner of the Canadian Credit Union Association’s National Young Leaders Award in 2019 and is presently a member of the 4 Association of Change Management Professionals, Chartered Professionals in Human Resources, and the World Council of Young Credit Union Professionals Affiliates Council.
A volunteer board of officers and directors—comprised of up to 12 business leaders from our community—provides governance for the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce. Board members typically serve a two-year term starting in April. Chamber members interested in serving on the board of directors in the future are encouraged to contact the current chairman of the board by email.