Christopher Mccurry Email & Phone Number

March 2023 - Director, Destination Development & Sustainability - Kootenay Rockies TourismSeptember 2022 - March 2023- Senior Community Energy Manager - Community Energy Association, www.communityenergy.caJanuary 2015 - August 2022 - Chief Executive Officer, ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises. www.investaqam.com I was the Chief Executive Officer for ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises for 7.5 years strategically overseeing the development corporation for the Ktunaxa Nation community of ʔaq̓am, www.investaqam.com. I over saw the overall strategy of the business units, partnerships, project management and capacity strategies for the development corporation. We always worked towards the ultimate vision "to generate a sustainable and self-sufficient economy by optimizing community and partner resources in a manner consistent with qanikiȼi (values and principles)". The ʔaq̓am Community has been proactive in simultaneously preserving our culture and traditions, while establishing progressive and innovative business partnerships. 2011-2014 - Corporate Sales ManagerSt. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino 2007–2009 - Marketing and Public Relations Manager Kimberley & Fernie Alpine ResortsResorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.1999–2007 - Group Sales & Marketing Manager - Groups Events Manager - Pro-Shop Supervisor & Buyer Silvertip Golf Resort - Canmore, ABEDUCATIONBritish Columbia Economic Development Association - Western Economic Development Course.Best Practices in Indigenous Business and Economic Development - The Banff Centre, Banff ABContinuing business Courses - College of the Rockies, Cranbrook, BC.Self-Employment Program - Community Futures Cranbrook, BC2.5 years of studies in the Faculty of Education - University of ManitobaDiploma - Resort & Tourism Management - Assiniboine Community College - Brandon, MBHigh School Diploma - Grandview, MB