Staff

Amy Thacker – CEO Amy has a passion for rural tourism and economic development. Since joining the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, she has led destination management, including award-winning programs such as the Gold Rush Trail, Great Bear Rainforest and Cariboo Reputation Recovery collaboratives. A champion for rural Emergency Management, Amy serves on the provincial Tourism Emergency Management Committee, the BC Regional Tourism Secretariat, Destination BC’s Tourism Marketing Committee, is a board member of BCDMOA and the Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce. Thacker believes the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region holds untapped potential and unlimited opportunities for excellence. Email: amy@landwithoutlimits.com

Geoff Moore – Travel Media & Film When media is looking for a story, Geoff is the one to talk to. Spearheading the media communications side of the association, Geoff’s responsibilities include talking with writers for blogs, tv shows, newspapers, and travel writers of all kinds on the legendary stories our region offers. His knowledge of the locals in our region has been built up over various careers which allowed him to get to know people, places and stories that seem endless. Email: geoff@landwithoutlimits.com

Beverly Evans – Travel Trade Beverly works with operators and wholesalers on developing the products, services, and routes that travellers want to explore in our region. Her responsibilities include working with operators who are currently “export ready”, meaning they’re ready for us to market their locations internationally, or to help operators get to that point. Beverly knows we live in a spectacular region with outstanding operators, and she knows how to communicate that to other overseas markets. Email: beverly@landwithoutlimits.com

Kristi Denby – Destination Development & Remarkable Experiences Kristi is an adventurer and global traveller with diverse experiences working in social research, Indigenous socio-economic engagement, marketing and social entrepreneurship. She joins us after two years of working in the Peruvian Amazon leading projects in various social enterprises to improve their marketing, branding, communications and community engagement. Kristi has an undergraduate degree from TRU in International Business, a Master’s in International Development and Environment Studies completed in Norway and experience travelling, working and studying in over 35 countries in the world. Now, she is excited to get out and explore the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast! Email: kristi@landwithoutlimits.com

Josh Chafe – Emergency Preparedness  Josh worked in adventure tourism and culinary for ten years, working in nineteen countries around the world. After transitioning into emergency response and planning, he worked with the BC ambulance service, search and rescue, and in industry. After a stint developing emergency response capacity for tourism ventures in Central America and Africa, he saw the need for better emergency preparedness in the tourism industry. He now runs the emergency program at the CCCTA, the first of its kind for tourism anywhere in Canada, where he helps tourism operators develop their emergency preparedness and business continuity plans and advocates for further integration of the tourism industry with emergency management structures and processes. Email: josh@landwithoutlimits.com

Jolene Lammers – Destination Development  Jolene hails from the great white north. She has lived as far north as Whitehorse, Yukon. In her early teen’s her family moved to North Delta, BC. This entailed a journey down the infamous Alaska Highway. Jolene has seen much of British Columbia via car and boat. For the past 5 years she has lived in 108 Mile Ranch, BC and would not trade living there for anywhere else in the world. It is her pleasure to assist the CCCT in bringing tourism into this region as well as supporting the stakeholders. She holds an Associates Certificate of Applied Computer Applications from BCIT in Burnaby, as well as she has taken many courses towards an Associates Certificate of Applied Web Development. Work experience has been seen her in many roles in customer service, administrative support, web development, executive assistant, office manager and before her role in the CCCT she worked on the ground in tourism. Email: jolene@landwithoutlimits.com

Sydney Redpath – Director of Marketing Sydney Redpath grew up in Prince George, BC and graduated with a double major in Finance & Marketing from the University of Northern British Columbia before joining the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast team. She is currently working on her Public Leadership Credential through the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Sydney has pursued her passions for entrepreneurship, marketing and leadership through various roles in industries ranging from wine & spirit, restaurant & hospitality, beauty & self-care, fundraising, academic development and event hosting. As Director of Marketing & Executive Secretary for the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Marketing Association (CCCTMA), Sydney provides strategic direction and internal program execution to the regional Marketing Committee and CEO to ensure all marketing priorities get the attention they deserve. In her personal time, she enjoys adventuring with her two rescue dogs, Bella and Roo, and is voluntarily passionate about American politics. Email: sydney@landwithoutlimits.com

Angela Pfeiffer – Indigenous Tourism Angela is originally from Alberta, although she became enchanted with BC’s fabulous landscapes and decided to make it her home.  Her dedication to First Nation priorities began while working in Saskatchewan for the First Nations Agricultural Council. She is excited to bring that dedication with her to assist the First Nations communities develop their tourism ideas in Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Region. She looks forward to exploring the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast to see for herself the magnificent diversity the region has to offer. Email: nations@landwithoutlimits.com

Alison Duddy – Tourism Accessibility Coordinator  Alison was born and raised in Quesnel and has lived there for most of her life.  As a person who has lived with a disability for many years, she is passionate about promoting access and inclusion for everyone.  To this end, she spends much of her time volunteering with a variety of organizations that further public knowledge and awareness surrounding these issues.