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Local leaders at the heart of the BC Games

When a community is awarded the Games, a nominations committee, led by the local mayor, identifies community leaders to form the Board of Directors. The Board for each BC Winter and BC Summer Games then forms its own Society.

The Board is organized into 14 planning areas (Directorates). The work in the Directorates is overseen by a Director and managed by committee chairs (75+ chairs in total). Collectively the Directors and Chairs lead as many as 3,200 community volunteers as they undertake to plan and stage the Games.

Board of Directors

Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games

Brian Stefani

Brian Stefani

President

Brian Stefani brings a deep personal connection to the BC Games to his role as President. A for-mer BC Summer Games athlete (1983), Brian watched both of his daughters compete in the BC Summer Games, with one also participating in the BC Winter Games. His wife is a two-time BC Summer Games gold medalist in waterskiing. This strong family connection to the Games in-spired Brian’s commitment to support the next generation of athletes across the province.

Active in the ski cross racing community, Brian can frequently be found supporting Alpine Can-ada’s NorAm race schedule in Alberta, when not enjoying skiing at Red Mountain with friends and family. In the off-season, he spends his time mountain biking and at the lake.

Brian is a retired Principal with School District No. 20, bringing over 34 years of experience in education and coaching. He holds a Master’s in Administration from Gonzaga University, a Bachelor of Education from Simon Fraser University, and a Diploma in Architecture from SAIT Polytechnic.

Barb Stanley

Barb Stanley

Vice President

Barb Stanley serves as Vice President of the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games. A practic-ing lawyer in Trail for over three decades, Barb was awarded the King’s Counsel designation in 2021 by the Attorney General in recognition of exceptional merit and service to the legal profes-sion. She continues to serve on the Board of the BC Law Society and has contributed as an ap-peal tribunal member for the Health Professions Review Board, a mentor with the Canadian Bar Association’s Women Lawyers Mentoring Program, and as a Governor of the Law Foundation and the Kootenay Bar Association.

Barb’s community service includes volunteering at the 1996 BC Summer Games and the 1995 Babe Ruth World Series Championships. Since 2019, she has served as the supervising lawyer for the Trail Family & Individual Resource Society’s Community Law Advocacy Program and held leadership roles with Selkirk College and the Trail Family & Individual Resource Centre Society.

In her spare time, Barb enjoys motorcycle riding, drawing, and skiing/snowboarding.

Ian Craib

Ian Craib

Director of Access Control

Ian Craib serves as Director of Access Control for the 2026 BC Winter Games. With a profes-sional background in policing and formal training in emergency management, incident command, and forensic interviewing, Ian brings extensive expertise in coordinating secure, community-focused events.

He has held leadership roles in public safety and collaborated with law enforcement, Search and Rescue, and volunteer agencies to ensure safe and inclusive environments. A strong advocate for youth sport, Ian remains actively involved in community initiatives. He is also an avid cyclist who enjoys exploring the Kootenays and supporting local outdoor events.

Bronwyn Barter

Bronwyn Barter

Director of Administration

Bronwyn Barter is an established labour negotiator with extensive experience in labour relations. With a keen understanding of the complexities of workplace dynamics, Bronwyn is dedicated to fostering positive relationships between employers, employees and communities ensuring fair and equitable outcomes for all parties involved.

In addition to her expertise in labour relations, Bronwyn has served as a Paramedic and Paramed-ic Chief, working in various stations throughout the province for over twenty years. This exten-sive background in emergency services has equipped her with invaluable skills in crisis manage-ment, teamwork, and effective communication, further enhancing her ability to navigate complex negotiations.

Outside of her professional life, Bronwyn is an avid skier and outdoor enthusiast. When she’s not on the slopes or hiking trails, Bronwyn can be found cheering on her daughter Charlee, a talented athlete with aspirations of competing in the BC Games.

Naomi Bain

Naomi Bain

Director of Ceremonies & Special Events

Naomi Bain, a lifelong resident of Trail, brings deep community roots and a strong spirit of vol-unteerism to her role. After earning her Bachelor’s degree and spending time in Seoul and Toron-to, Naomi returned to her hometown, inspired by her family’s legacy of community service.

Since returning, she has been an active volunteer and now looks forward to contributing to the BC Winter Games. For Naomi, the Games represent a celebration of sport, culture, and communi-ty pride.

Wendy Robertsen

Wendy Robertsen

Director of Food Services

Wendy Robertsen, born and raised in Fruitvale, returned to her hometown after 35 years in Van-couver, where she worked for Vancouver Magazine as a Restaurant Representative before transi-tioning into the yoga and fitness industry for two decades. Upon returning, Wendy became in-volved with the Beaver Valley Food Bank and Earthy Organics Farm, contributing as a social media and marketing advisor.

As Director of Food Services, Wendy oversees the planning and delivery of meals for 1,760 ath-letes, coaches, and officials—ensuring a smooth, nutritious, and welcoming experience at one of British Columbia’s premier sporting events.
A former BC Games athlete, Wendy is passionate about sport and community. Her family in-cludes both a husband and daughter who have represented Canada and competed professionally, further deepening her connection to the athletic world.

She brings extensive experience in event management from Vancouver Magazine/Western Living and the Kootenay Healthy Living Expo. Outside of her professional commitments, Wendy en-joys gardening, staying active, and advocating for inclusive community fitness.

Erika Krest

Erika Krest

Director of Friends of the Games

Erika Krest has called the Kootenays home for 26 years and serves as Executive Director of the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce. Since 2019, she has led transformative organizational growth, increasing membership by 140% and positioning the Chamber as a key regional economic development partner.

An Accredited Chamber Executive, Erika is recognized for her strategic leadership and commu-nity engagement. As Director of Friends of the Games, she leads a team responsible for securing essential sponsorships and funding—further demonstrating her commitment to long-term regional development and community success.

Alina Konevski

Alina Konevski

Director of Logistics

Alina is an operations manager in emergency management, currently with the Canadian Red Cross. She can recall countless experiences of setting up and taking down large temporary opera-tions in chaotic environments, with volunteers as the backbone. Not dissimilar from BC Games! She also has a background in managing large-scale logistics projects and in board roles. She’s thrilled to lend her expertise to an event with such broad community benefit. Outside of work and community volunteering, like a typical Rosslander, Alina bikes, hikes, climbs, skis, and ad-ventures with her Aussiedoodle, Tooty.

Andras Lukacs

Andras Lukacs

Director of Marketing

Andras Lukacs is the Executive Director of Tourism Rossland, the region’s destination marketing organization, and brings significant experience in tourism management, planning, and research. Prior to moving to British Columbia, he worked with the Government of the Northwest Territo-ries in Yellowknife.

Andras holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Loyola University Chicago and a B.A. in Communication from the University of Detroit Mercy. His academic and professional background focuses on lei-sure networks, digital media, and market development, making him a valuable asset to the BC Winter Games.

A former Division I track and field athlete in the United States and multiple Hungarian National Champion, Andras is passionate about sport, adventure, and community. He lives in Rossland with his wife, two sons, and two dogs, and is proud to support the promotion of Trail and Rossland through the Games.

Ian Sibbald

Ian Sibbald

Director of Medical Services

Dr. Ian Sibbald has served as an Emergency Physician in Trail since 1997 and brings extensive medical and sport event experience to his role. Ian has previously participated in the BC Winter Games as a parent chaperone and sport official, and both of his children have competed in the Games.

An experienced cross-country ski official and race organizer, Ian has supported events at the lo-cal, provincial, and international levels. He is proud to help ensure a safe and positive experience for all participants at the 2026 BC Winter Games.

Betty Anne Marino

Betty Anne Marino

Director of Participant & Volunteer Services

Betty Anne Marino brings a diverse background in executive coaching, healthcare, community development, communications, and philanthropy to her role. She has led numerous community engagement and volunteer initiatives and is known for fostering collaboration and capacity-building.

Betty Anne has served a wide range of causes, including youth at risk, founding the local Kid-Sport chapter, and spearheading major recreation infrastructure projects. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Washington State University and a Graduate Certificate in Execu-tive Coaching from Royal Roads University

Cassidy Favaro

Cassidy Favaro

Director of Protocol

Cassidy Favaro, born and raised in Trail, currently works in marketing at Kootenay Savings. She is deeply involved in the community, serving as Coordinator of the Trail Ambassador Programme and as Board Member and Treasurer of the Trail Historical Society.

As Director of Protocol, Cassidy is committed to welcoming athletes, coaches, and visitors to Trail and Rossland, ensuring their experience is warm, respectful, and memorable. Outside of her work and volunteer roles, she enjoys travelling and spending time with family.

James Brotherhood

James Brotherhood

Director of Sport

James Brotherhood is Executive Director of PacificSport Columbia Basin, an organization dedicated to fostering sport development for youth from grassroots to high performance. His exten-sive career spans roles with the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, UBC Athletics, Own the Podium, and the Canadian Paralympic Committee.

James began his athletic journey in volleyball, basketball, and badminton before excelling in rowing, representing Canada at the Commonwealth and World University regattas. Later, he competed on the Volleyball BC Pro Beach Tour with multiple podium finishes.

Based in Rossland with his family, James coaches youth soccer, Nordic skiing, and volleyball. He is a passionate advocate for sport accessibility and excellence across British Columbia.

Frank Conradie

Frank Conradie

Director of Technology

Frank Conradie is a seasoned software developer with over 30 years of experience across numer-ous platforms and programming languages. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and applies his expertise in digital transformation and scalable infrastructure as Director of Tech-nology for the 2026 BC Winter Games.

Frank is also the President of the Rossland Curling Society, a veteran youth sports team manager, and an active community board member. In his spare time, he enjoys board games, reading, new technologies, and light trail running.

Robyn Stephenson

Robyn Stephenson

Director of Transportation

Robyn Stephenson has served as Manager of Transportation for over 18 years across School Dis-tricts No. 20 and No. 22, and contributed to the Ministry of Education’s Bus Route Optimization Project for British Columbia. A Certified Director of Pupil Transportation, Robyn has held roles on the executive of the Association of School Transportation Services of BC for 18 years, includ-ing terms as Zone Rep, President, and currently, Past President.

Since 2020, she has participated in Transport Canada’s School Bus Safety Task Force. Robyn also coached girls’ softball for three years and supported the 2012 BC Winter Games in Vernon. In her personal time, she enjoys camping, kayaking, gardening, and spending time in nature with family.

Katie Spittlehouse

Katie Spittlehouse

Operations Manager

With a background spanning over 16 years in alpine ski coaching—most recently with the Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team—Katie brings deep experience from the slopes to the planning room. Her career highlights include coaching at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Games, as well as leading teams at the 2019 Canada Winter Games and competing as an athlete in the 2009 Canada Summer Games.

As Operations Manager, Katie is tasked with coordinating the logistical foundation of the Games, working closely with the Games’ 14 directorates to manage planning, budgeting, contracts, and timelines in the lead-up to the event.

Kristi Calder

Kristi Calder

Liaison - City of Rossland
David Moorhead

David Moorhead

Liaison - City of Trail
Michelle Epp

Michelle Epp

Liaison - Kootenay South Metis Society

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Territory Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) People, also known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, and recognize that our work in this province spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations, as well as Métis and Inuit communities.

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