Meet the Board

Cassie Gerretsen (2021- current) – President

Cassie Gerretsen is the General Manager of Angry Hen Brewing in Kaslo. Cassie was born and raised in Maple Ridge, BC. After completing her bachelor’s degree at the University of British Columbia, she moved to Kaslo with her partner. Cassie quickly fell in love with the community and decided to take the plunge into business in 2020 and join the Kaslo & Area Chamber Board in January 2021. You’ll often find her slinging pints behind the bar at the Angry Hen or out fly fishing on the local rivers.

Jeff Davie (January 2016 – current) – Treasurer (Past President)

I graduated from Lethbridge College with a diploma in Recreation Management and married my wife Monica in 1988. We moved to Kaslo in 1993 with our sons Benton and Spencer where I ran the arena and worked at Kaslo Building Supplies. Monica and I took over the store the same year our son Jo was born, in 1995. Since then we have ridden out the ups and downs of business ownership happily enjoying this amazing little town and all the people who call it home. I am a firm believer in supporting local businesses, teams, charities and enjoy all things outdoors this area has to offer. Contact me at Jeffdavie007@gmail.com

Bernelle was born and raised in Meadow Creek, BC. After spending a decade in Victoria and Calgary as a Registered Massage Therapist, she found herself drawn back to the Kootenays in 2014. She spent a few years in Nelson with her partner before coming back to Kaslo permanently in 2018. After getting married and having two beautiful boys, she and her husband began a plan to fulfil their dream of buying Eric’s Meat Market and Deli. In June of 2022, she and her husband, along with her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, became the proud new owners of Eric’s Meat Market! You can find her behind the counter at Eric’s, or chasing her two boys around outside in this incredible community.

Alana Jenkins – (December 2022- current) – Administration Manager

I am a proud Army Brat who was lucky enough to live across Canada and overseas while growing up and found my way to the Kootenays in 2017.  I have a diploma from Nova Scotia Community College in Radio and Television Arts and enjoyed a career in Television Production for over a decade before transitioning to Administration for a variety of industries.  My focus is now on administration for non-profit organizations, working and volunteering with Kaslo Search and Rescue among others.  I look forward to meeting you, please reach out with any questions or comments via thekaslochamber@gmail.com