The Team

Ian is the other representative of Silver Star Mountain Resort Ltd. on the board. He is currently the Director of Sales, Marketing and Accommodation at Silver Star Mountain Resort Ltd. Formerly Director of Sales at Whistler Blackcomb, Ian moved to Colorado to work for Vail Resorts when Vail acquired Whistler. Ian and his family moved to Vernon in 2018 when he accepted his position at SilverStar.​

Is one of two representatives of Silver Star Mountain Resort Ltd. on the board. She is the Resort Sales Director at SilverStar Mountain Resort Ltd and has worked for SilverStar since 2008. Marion first came to SilverStar in 2007 and joined the Snowsports School team the following season. She came for one year and kept coming back to work in the Winter Seasons! In 2015 she was successful in her application for a year round position. In Marion’s previous life in Financial Services she had a number of Leadership roles, in areas such as Customer Service, Sales and Operational Performance, People Development and Business Banking.

With over 35 years experience leading award-winning corporate and leisure travel teams, he has a proven track record of building and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders to drive innovation, growth, and revenue. He owned and operated W.D. World Travel and Canadatravels.com for 27 years and currently serves as Director of Global Solutions at Direct ATPI Travel. Deeply involved in the travel and tourism industry, having held leadership positions such as Chair, Ensemble Travel Group, Association of Canadian Travel Agents, and American Association of Travel Agents. His passion for Silver Star Resort began in 2007 when he became an active member of the community. A year later, he purchased two homes with three rental units, which he continues to manage year-round. He fully embraces the resort lifestyle, participating in summer and winter activities such as downhill and cross-country biking, hiking, alpine and Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing. He is committed to enhancing and expanding the Silver Star experience for the long-term benefit of the community.

Rob has a profound connection to Silver Star, having spent his formative years competing in ski racing with the resort. Understanding the evolving landscape and management of the mountain, his insights are invaluable as a seasoned local Realtor entrenched in the market. Rob possesses a strong understanding of property dynamics and businesses operating within Silver Star’s domain. His tenure as strata president for a Vernon complex over the past years exemplifies his experience in governance. His leadership skills have equipped him with the acumen necessary to navigate complex administrative landscapes.

Spencer Buchanan is the General Manager of the Vance Creek and Chilcoot hotels. He also oversees the on-mountain conference center, which is an underutilized asset that has helped host events like the Canco Conference in 2024. Spencer’s focus is on building partnerships with communities and companies across the Okanagan to bring in a few new marquee events each year. These are initiatives that would benefit the entire resort, especially hotel lodging providers. There’s a mutual challenge shared by the entire hotel lodging community at Silver Star: attracting guests during the shoulder and summer seasons. Spencer Buchanan believes strongly that collaborative efforts are key to overcoming this. With international experience and past board service with CFA Society Chile, Spencer brings a talent for fostering cooperation and identifying shared value.

Howard Zerr was born in Edmonton and moved to Calgary at a young age where he grew up and spent his working career prior to retiring to the Okanagan in 2015. Howard founded Skyline Roofing with his wife Ingrid in 1977 and grew it to a company of 160 employees by 1997. Howard and Ingrid own and operate real-estate investments in Calgary and Kelowna. He has done volunteer work such as building a church in Nicaragua, and a school in Kenya. Howard has been a director or member in numerous corporations and associations including various roofing associations in positions as President, Treasurer, and Director, Member of 4 CSA committees with active participation in writing Canadian Standards, Director on a condo board for industrial warehouses in Kelowna, and building committee at the Snowbird Lodge at Silver Star. Howard has a love for skiing, passing 2,000,000 vertical feet this season. He has been skiing at SilverStar since the early 1970’s and now owns a unit in the Snowbird Lodge. Howard loves Silver Star and would be happy to give back to our community.

Rob Tupper B.SC., BCLS, President Monashee Land Surveying and Geomatics Ltd., has been working in surveying and geospatial data management since 1989. He graduated from the University of Calgary in Geomatics Engineering. Commissioned as a B.C. Land Surveyor in 2000, Rob works extensively with clients in land development and numerous large-scale survey projects in remote areas of BC, Alberta, Yukon, Nunavut Territories and Africa. He also provides land development consultation to residential and commercial clients. Rob is active with the Vernon Ski Club since 2007, serving on the Board of Directors from 2010 – 2018, and President from 2014 – 2016. He remains active with the Club and the BC Alpine Ski Association as a race official. Rob served on the SSPOA Sewer Action Committee, with the organizing committee for the “Over The Hill Downhill” and the “Vernon Ski Swap”. He learned to ski at Silver Star in 1974 and became an owner in 2013, currently living on the Knoll.

Kevin is a partner at CM Lawyers. He and his partner established the firm in 2017 with the goal of providing exceptional service and legal advice. Kevin has extensive experience and is the preferred real estate and banking lawyer to a number of real estate agents, brokerages, financial institutions, and private lenders.   Kevin is actively involved in the community. He has served as a director on a number of boards including two years dedicated to the resort association, Destination Silver Star. He also volunteers his time coaching youth baseball, soccer, and hockey. Kevin has owned in Firelight and currently on the Knoll. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife and kids and can often be seen on the golf course, in local hockey arenas and on the resort mountain biking, Nordic, and snowshoe trails.

Garry first skied at Silver Star in 1979 and has owned a winter home here since 2007, being one of the first to build a single-family chalet in the Ridge. Christina and Garry raised three children and relocated to Vernon in 1996 for the family lifestyle and quality recreation activities. Garry’s family enjoys lifelong friendships from the Vernon Ski Club, where volunteering and officiating was part of the fun. Two of their children went on to ski race at world junior and world cup levels. Garry graduated from the University of Victoria School of Business with a BComm in Entrepreneurship and has founded, built, managed, and harvested several companies in technology industries, including FinTech and RegTech. He serves on the Board of Directors for several active companies in various industries, including banking, manufacturing, technology, and media. Garry spends time mentoring, investing, speaking, and working with select individuals who’ve committed to behaving entrepreneurially. Garry isn’t a passenger in life and finds himself most comfortable in the driver’s seat, being a lifelong performance-minded adventurer.

Don is excited to put his name forward for the position of Commercial Director. His deep-rooted connection to Silver Star and commitment to its growth makes him a strong candidate to represent the interests of our community and tourism partners. Don’s family were original investors in Silver Star, giving him a lifelong connection to this unique community. Don proudly served 25 years with the Silver Star Fire Department, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and visitors alike. As a key figure in establishing the Silver Star Resort Association, he has firsthand experience in shaping the resort’s strategic direction. Don is a strong supporter of local events and initiatives that enhance the Silver Star experience. Having been a winter resident since 1990, he has seen the evolution of Silver Star and understand the needs of businesses and the community. Don is passionate about the continued success of Silver Star and believes his experience, leadership, and dedication will be valuable in guiding its future. 

As General Manager of The Bulldog Hotel and Restaurant at Silver Star, Oscar oversees a unique hospitality experience in the heart of the village. Embracing the spirit of adventure and community that defines Silver Star, Oscar brings both operational expertise and a passion for people having worked in resort for over 15 years and with the Bulldog organization around the world in his previous roles with the organization. With deep ties to the local tourism industry, he’s committed to promoting Silver Star as a vibrant year-round destination for visitors from around the world.