CBT welcomes two new communications team members

Left: Andrea Wilkey has joined the communications department in Castlegar as acting director, communications. Right: Alex Chapple has also joined the communications department in Castlegar as a communications co-ordinator.

Andrea Wilkey has joined the communications department in Castlegar as acting director, communications.

Andrea has over 10 years’ experience working in communications in the tourism, ski and restaurant industries. Most recently, Andrea was employed by the Canadian Tourism Commission to lead an economic stimulus initiative to raise awareness of Canada as a tourism destination in the U.S. Other employers include Boston Pizza International, Sun Peaks Resort, Tourism Whistler and Tourism Vancouver. Andrea holds of Bachelor of Arts from UBC and a Diploma in Marketing Management from BCIT.

“As somebody who grew up in the Basin and who has recently returned to the Basin to raise my family, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work for an organization like CBT with a mandate to improve the well-being of Basin residents,” she said.

Alex Chapple has also joined the communications department in Castlegar as a communications co-ordinator, covering a maternity leave.

Alex has worked in communications and public relations for over five years, most recently as an account manager with Hoggan & Associates, a Vancouver public relations firm. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Bishop’s University and a Post-graduate Public Relations Certificate, Honours, from Humber College.

Alex and her fiancé recently relocated to Nelson. “We are excited to be a part of a community that values its residents and fosters the care of its youth and elderly while striving for environmental and economic sustainability. To us, the Kootenays is a place where the voice of the community is heard and where families and businesses flourish, and CBT is playing an important role in helping to make these things happen.”

CBT is looking forward to working with Andrea and Alex. Get to know more of our staff here