The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce has revealed its newly elected board of directors for the 2025-2026 term.
The new board members were sworn in at the 2025 annual general meeting on March 18 and will officially begin their one-year term on April 1. They will serve in their roles through to March 31, 2026.
The incoming executive team consists of:
- President: Paul Penner (RE/MAX Truepeak Realty)
- Vice President: Sam Varing (First West Credit Union)
- Secretary: Josh Reynolds (Illustrate Collective)
New directors include:
- Steve Couper (Cascade Aerospace)
- Jove Loewen (The Table Bistro/The Bridge Ventures Inc.)
- Jennifer Menge (Abbotsford Canucks)
- Jimmy Severn (Doane Grant Thornton)
- Vineet Verghese (RBC)
They will join five continuing directors comprising of:
- Steve Czeck (Empyrion Technologies Inc.)
- Kevin Mierau (Mierau Contractors LTD: non-voting, past president)
- Dr. Khyati Shetty (UFV School of Business)
- Kamna Suri (Sandman Hotel Group)
- Loren Taves (Taves Estate Cidery/Taves Family Farms)
“This year’s nominations process was extensive, ensuring that we have a high-performing board that continues to represent Abbotsford’s diverse and growing business community,” stated Craig Toews, acting CEO of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited to welcome our new board members and look forward to their contributions as we continue to support and advocate for local businesses.”
For more on the chamber, visit abbotsfordchamber.com.
