To our valued members;
It is truly an honour to step into the role of Chair of the Niagara Board of Trade & Commerce (NBOTAC).
First, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Mark Kawabe for his many years of dedication as Chair. His leadership and commitment to NBOTAC have built a strong foundation for us to grow upon. I would also like to thank Cam Johnson, who is stepping down as Treasurer, for his years of service and steady guidance. While both Mark and Cam are leaving their executive positions, I am pleased to say they remain members of NBOTAC and will continue to be familiar faces at our events. In fact, Mark will continue to serve as Past-Chair, offering his insight and support.
I would also like to recognize and thank Julie Wilson, Steve Simkus, and Kelly Westlake for their tremendous contributions over the past year. I am excited to share that Julie is now serving as Vice-Chair, Kelly as Secretary and Steve has stayed on as a Director. We also welcome Kim Snyder as Treasurer, along with Julie Christiansen and Megan Gilchrist, who are joining us as new members of the Board of Directors. Together, we have a strong leadership team ready to guide NBOTAC forward.
Looking ahead, our goal is to take NBOTAC to the next level—strengthening our role as a strong advocate for business, promoting our members, and advancing our mission of improving Niagara’s overall economic health. We remain committed to championing initiatives that create positive economic and social impact, while ensuring our members have the resources, connections, and opportunities they need to thrive.
I am excited about the future of NBOTAC and confident that, together, we can continue to build a vibrant and supportive business community.
I look forward to connecting with you. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime.
Sincerely,
Debi Katsmar
Chair
Niagara Board of Trade & Commerce
debi@nbotac.com
