Tony Bielec – Chair
Born and Raised north of Toronto I worked my way west in the culinary world, landing in Jasper in 1990. As a chef by trade, I was fortunate to grow with several reputable companies working my way through the ranks of the demanding hospitality industry and becoming the General Manager of a large upscale hotel in the Jasper area. After 25 years in the strenuous hotel industry, it was decided to invest in the Robson Valley where we could slow down a bit and continue to expand on our love for mountain adventure!
Valemount and the Robson Valley have been home for 5 years and our family could not be happier. Currently, I am the DOO for a small and growing hotel group with properties in Lake Louise, Jasper and Valemount. When not at work, I prefer to spend most of my time around our budding hobby farm or chasing friends and family on bikes and boards!
Elliott Ingles – Vice Chair
My name is Elliott Ingles and I have lived in Valemount for 6 years. I have spent the last 20 years working for both the National and Provincial Parks in BC and Alberta.
I have always loved working in the tourism sector and have worked hard over the years to create great visitor experiences within the Parks system. I am also one of the co-owners of Vale Coffee. I have a passion for coffee and love our coffee shop in the trading post. In my spare time I like to hike, bike and garden with my partner Meg.
Patricia Thoni – Director
I moved to Valemount in 1999 when my husband and I opened our restaurant, the Caribou Grill. While living in Jasper we made many trips to Valemount to hike and ski-tour. We knew we loved the area so we started exploring options and soon found a location where we could start building our dream. We are active members in the Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association and still love what brought us here 23 years ago.
Hugo Mulyk – Director
As a Councillor for the Village of Valemount I have joined the Tourism Valemount Board. I am very familiar with the tourism industry. I am currently semi-retired, retired from being a Park Ranger with B.C. Parks which lasted for almost 30 years and prior to that I worked in the hotel industry for 11 years in Jasper. I look forward to participating in and supporting tourism initiatives in our valley.
John Osborne – Director
Being introduced to Valemount a few years back and loving the sport of Mountain Biking it was a very easy decision for me to open up District Bicycles in Valemount knowing the opportunity not only for District Bicycles but for the community of Valemount as well.
Getting to know the community over the past few years and seeing the amount of effort of so many involved in the local bike park, hiking trials, community gatherings, hospitality etc. and feeling the passion behind it all made a decision to join the Tourism Valemount Board of Directors very easy. I’m looking forward to working with the board and the community of Valemount building its future.
Curtis Pawliuk – Director
Member of Robson Valley Search and Rescue, Board Director of BS Snowmobile Federation, Board Director of Avalanche Canada, Founding Board Member of the Canadian Motorized Backcountry Guide Association, Member of the Columbia Basin Trusts Environmental Committee, Professional Member of the Canadian Avalanche Association.
Hobbies include anything outdoors and time with my family. I met my life partner and created a life in Valemount over 20 years ago. I have seen our small village change in productive and sustainable ways, and I am extremely proud to have played a part in some of that growth. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for our amazing community. Valemount is the land of both personal and professional opportunities if you are willing to get out and work for it.
Tammy VandeNobelen – Director
I was drawn to the Robson Valley by the beauty of the natural landscape and the appeal of small town living, we moved from Nanaimo BC in 1986 with our young family. An entrepreneur at heart, over the years I have run several successful small business ventures in Valemount. I received my Real Estate license in 2000 and have been serving the community as a Realtor for over 23 years. I enjoy the outdoors and love to golf, as well as spending weekends boating & fishing on the Kinbasket lake.
Marcie Down – Executive Director
I began the adventure of life in Valemount, BC on August 15, 2022. Since that time, I have been made to feel welcome and most definitely at home. With the words of introduction first given then followed by Welcome Home, I certainly do feel that Valemount, BC is my home.
I look forward to continuing to work promoting and marketing this inspiring community and seeking new markets to attract visitors, and entrepreneurs to this beautiful area. The natural beauty of Valemount, the friendly folk who call this place home and the vast amount of trails, and outdoor activities are the quintessential ingredients to living a happy, and fulfilling career & lifestyle. Come visit Valemount, and be welcomed maybe you too will be welcomed to your new home!