Wendy Booth

A former elected official with the RDEK for a decade, serving as Vice Chair for 6 years, Wendy has extensive experience in board governance and strategic planning. Having been a Director and Vice Chair of CBT for many years, she has a keen passion for community development and working with communities throughout the region.

Wendy served as an Executive Member of the UBCM for several years, concluding as President in Sept 2018.  She is an appointed as a Director of the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program for the Columbia Region, Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation and Fraser Basin Council. In addition, she volunteers as the Chair of the Columbia Valley Community Foundation and Treasurer of Community Futures East Kootenay.

Wendy currently works as a consultant, providing guidance and direction to non-profits as well as community development projects. As a former owner of a white-water rafting company combined with a business degree, she has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and enjoys spending her free time outside in the Kootenays whether it be skiing, golfing or on the water.

Wendy has lived in the Columbia Valley for 30 years, calling Fairmont Hot Springs home with her husband and black labrador retriever.