DIRECTORS
Ian Tait, Founding Director and President
A resident of North Delta for more than 30 years, Ian’s extensive business career includes senior management and executive leadership roles in the public service; in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations; and with eight international multi-sport games. An independent consultant since 2007, Ian has been actively involved with the Delta Chamber of Commerce, Earthwise Society, Vancouver Chamber Choir, Feed The Bees Campaign, Delta Police Board and a number of other community issues and causes.
Roy Osing, Director, VP and CMO
A Delta resident and former resident of North Delta for many years, Roy is the ONLY author, entrepreneur and executive leader who delivers practical and proven ‘Audacious Unheard-of Ways’ to produce high performing businesses and successful careers. Roy is a former president, CMO and entrepreneur with over 40 years of successful and unmatched executive leadership experience in every aspect of business. As President of a major data and internet company, his leadership and audacious ‘unheard-of ways’ took the company from its early stage to $1 Billion in annual sales. He is a blogger, content marketer and mentor to young professionals. As an accomplished business advisor, he is the author of the no-nonsense book series ‘BE DiFFERENT or be dead’, with ‘The Audacious Unheard-of Ways I took a Startup to A BILLION IN SALES’ his seventh.
Rica Vinluan, Director
Rica is a Financial Advisor and Partner of Edward Jones. Her office is located at 64 Avenue and 120 Street in North Delta. She specializes in life-centered financial planning mainly for business owners, professionals and family enterprises. Rica and her husband Joe have lived in the Fraser Valley for over 30 years. They have three children and an 'Aussie-Doodle' named Duke. They value faith, family, and charity.
Matthew Baydala, Director
A lifelong Delta resident, with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia, Matt has been a business owner and operator for over 12 years and has been a participant in the landscape industry for 20 years. Matt has a passion for improving the lives of the people in our community by beautifying the environment and landscapes in which we all live, and by creating ever better jobs and careers for the people of our community. When Matt is not thinking about business, he's spending time with his wife and four children.
Chris Ashmore, Director and World Member🌏
Chris is one of Australia’s most experienced producers of spoken-word audio and has interviewed hundreds Australia’s leading business experts, entrepreneurs, surgeons, health experts. athletes, and celebrities for various podcasts. He is a judge at the Australian Podcast Awards, The Webby Awards, and a member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Chris is highly sought after by business coaches, thought leaders, associations, government agencies, and other brands to produce podcasts.