Dustyn Baulkham, Chair
Dustyn Baulkham, a distinguished Executive Producer of Rebellious Unicorns Production Company Inc., boasts a notable background in finance and economic development, including roles as Workforce Development Officer in Kelowna and Executive Director at the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan. His impactful leadership as General Manager of the Kelowna Pride Society set the stage for his past role orchestrating the annual Pride Festival and spearheading Rebellious Unicorns, which has transformed 2SLGBTQ+ community events, especially with the successful Peak Pride series. Dustyn’s commitment to community enrichment has deepened with his recent appointments as Chair of the Board for the Central Okanagan Foundation and a position on the executive for the Board of Governors with Okanagan College. His accolades include the 2020 Young LGBT+ Entrepreneur of the Year award from Canada’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce and 2016 Top 40 Under 40 Kelowna, underscoring his dedication to fostering inclusivity and diversity.
Doug Rankmore, Vice Chair
Doug holds a Masters Degree in Psychology from Wilfred Laurier University specializing in research and evaluation. Doug spent several years as the Director of Research for the Ontario March of Dimes and as a research consultant at West Park Hospital before moving over to positions in community and organizational development with CMHA Ontario Division, and later as Executive Director for the Coordinating and Advisory Council of York Region.
After re-locating to BC in 1991, Doug led a consulting practice for 10 years prior to joining Braintrust Canada as CEO. Before “retiring” in 2022, Doug’s last 11 years of his career were spent as CEO of the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation raising funds for healthcare in the southern interior.
Doug has served in numerous volunteer positions including the TELUS Interior and Northern BC Community Board, ICBC’s President’s Advisory Committee on Disability, the Board of the Brain Association of British Columbia, Chair of the Central Okanagan Access Awareness Team, and most proudly 17 years as an on-call firefighter with the Wilson Landing Fire Department.
Doug now shares a consulting practice with his wife Shelagh focused on providing practical support for leaders, communities and organizations that support people to live their best lives possible.
Mark Brade, Secretary
Mark was born and raised in Revelstoke. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University in 2009, and went on to graduate with his Juris Doctor from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops in 2015. He moved to Kelowna in 2016 and practiced at another law firm in Kelowna prior to joining Pushor Mitchell.
Mark is currently the Provincial Council Representative, Canadian Bar Association BC assisting other lawyers with continuing professional development opportunities in the Okanagan Valley. He is also a member of the Canadian Bar Association’s Nomination Committee. Mark is pleased to support the Central Okanagan Foundation as Board Secretary.
When not in the office, Mark can be found fishing, hiking, camping, or exploring the Okanagan.
Graham Moir, Co-Treasurer - On Leave until Sept 2026
Graham is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator who, after working in Kelowna with Crowe MacKay LLP and Spence Valuation Group, is now a professor with the Okanagan School of Business. At the Okanagan School of Business, Graham leverages his experience with financial reporting, mergers & acquisitions, valuation, and strategy to build the skillsets of the Okanagan’s future business leaders. He also helps CPA Canada with the development of their educational materials and the CPA Western School of Business with the delivery of the education program.
Graham is a past president of JCI Kelowna, past regional secretary-treasurer of the JCI BC-Yukon region and past treasurer of JCI Canada. As a result of his service to JCI, he was awarded a JCI Senatorship in 2021. Having lived throughout British Columbia, Canada’s north, and the Philippines, Graham is happily settled in Kelowna where he enjoys sailing, cycling, and skiing with his wife, family, and friends.
Daryl Hooley, Co-Treasurer
Daryl is a Chartered Professional Accountant with a Masters of Business Administration. Daryl is currently a Consultant with KPMG, having worked as a tax professional for 38 years. Daryl has held senior positions with the Government of Canada in the Canada Revenue Agency and the Department of Finance, retiring from government in 2015.
Daryl was born in the South Okanagan, before moving to Lake Country in 1992. After spending approximately 20 years in Ottawa and Toronto for career reasons, Daryl returned to the Central Okanagan. In his spare time Daryl likes to play pool and hike and is an avid golfer.
Marni Adams, Director
Marni was born and raised in Vancouver, then moved to Calgary where she met her husband. After spending some time in the Kootenays, they settled in Kelowna in 2006 with their son, Dylan.
With a long career in Fund Development, Marni has worked with several organizations, including the BC SPCA (where the family adopted their rescue dog, Marley), YMCA, CNIB, and the South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS). Currently, Marni continues her work with SOWINS, but has also returned to her passion for animals, providing contracted professional fund development services for the Okanagan Humane Society (OHS).
Marni began with COF in 2017 when she joined our Community Granting Committee to represent Animal Welfare. Marni served her maximum 2 terms as a committee member and left the committee in 2023 but not before she became a Board Member in 2021.
In 2025, Marni rejoined the Community Grants Committee in the role of Committee Chair.
Marni and her husband share a love for travel, which has only grown since becoming empty nesters last year when their son moved away to play Junior hockey. She enjoys staying active by going to the gym, hiking, biking, and skiing.
Andrew Greer, Director
Andrew is the Managing Director at Purppl, which enables social entrepreneurs and impact leaders to build regenerative enterprises and initiatives that address systemic inequity. Andrew is also the BC Interior Lead, board member, and co-owner at Thrive Impact Fund, which invests in and supports impact organizations and social enterprises across British Columbia that are generating positive social, environmental, or cultural benefits. Prior to starting Purppl, Andrew led programs and partnerships at Accelerate Okanagan, the Okanagan Valley’s tech accelerator. He was also a top Canadian sales manager for Xerox. He has diverse experience working in, starting, and serving as a Board member to nonprofits, co-ops, and social enterprises.