About Us

Erik started with Elevation Outdoors in September 2021 as a volunteer on the Leaders In Action program. While commuting from Penticton, he started working as a Program Leader part-time and now also supports Elevation’s fundraising as the Grant Officer. He has a Bachelors of Humanities from Carleton University in Ottawa, where he also studied Neuroscience and Mental Health and Landscape Ecology. Erik is an ACMG Climbing Instructor and Apprentice Hiking Guide, a PMBIA Level 1 Mountain Bike Instructor, and an avid outdoor enthusiast. 

Erik started his non-profit career as a Community Organizer and Development Officer in a grassroots municipal environmental advocacy organization. It was here that he developed his non-profit leadership experience, becoming the Operations Director and working alongside the Executive Director to lead the organization. He then went on to create a new non-profit called “GreenBooks” that offered subsidized financial services to other non-profit organizations. 

After 5 years at a desk, however, he felt the need to get back outside and moved to the Okanagan to get certified as an outdoor guide and instructor. As an environmentalist at heart, Erik always strives to make the world a better place through his work. He believes that people will protect what they love, and has therefore devoted his life to helping people develop a lifelong passion for outdoor recreation and nature. His work with Elevation Outdoors is deeply fulfilling and Erik enjoys working on the frontlines directly with youth, creating opportunities for them to fall in love with being outside. 

Connor joined Elevation Outdoors in the Spring of 2022 as a Program Leader on our Summer Camps and as an attendant at Kelowna Bike Rentals. Eventually becoming an Assistant Manager at KBR, and then a year round Program Leader for all of our programs at the start of 2023 once done with his overseas studies, eventually stepping into the role of Program Supervisor in 2025. Connor grew up in Kelowna and comes from a background of both coaching and playing in various competitive, performance level sports like rugby, hockey, soccer, and downhill ski racing.

After being given the opportunity to play rugby and study in Wales, Connor left his studies at UBC Vancouver to start a Sports Coaching degree. He found the Program Leader position at Elevation while amidst his studies, and chose to follow it as it felt a perfect place to grow and apply his passion for coaching and mentorship. Now an adult living back in B.C., Connor began to explore more of the outdoors through sport, leaning more into activities like rock climbing and snowboarding, and learning new things like mountain biking and back country touring. His time at Elevation Outdoors and his passion for coaching has led Connor to complete his certifications as a Level 1 PMBIA Mountain Bike Instructor and a Level 1 CASI Snowboard Instructor.

His experiences through sport and school have gained Connor a career objective of providing positive, and meaningful opportunities and spaces for those in need, be it through building and supporting community, or providing mentorship directly in the contexts of
sport or school. Working for a non-profit organization like Elevation Outdoors has been the place for Connor to pursue and achieve these career objectives.

Connor continues to chase his passions and pass them along through his work with Elevation Outdoors by delivering our programs, supporting program administration and coordination, assisting in staff training and professional development, and interacting with members of the community!

Nancy obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double major in French and English from the University of St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. In 2009, she obtained her Law Degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Nancy then moved to the Okanagan where she articled and practiced as an associate with a law firm in Vernon. She was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2010, joined FH&P Lawyers LLP as an associate in 2013 and joined the partnership in 2018.

Nancy practices in the areas of wills, trusts, estate and incapacity planning, estate administration, residential and commercial real estate, property matters, corporate transactions and business law.

When she is not in the office you can find her outdoors taking advantage of everything the Okanagan has to offer in the summer and winter months. 

Marc is a dedicated father and outdoor enthusiast who highly values outdoor activities and their benefits. His service as a board member with Elevation Outdoors is a role he considers a personal passion project that allows him to contribute meaningfully to youth development and community well-being.

Marc spent 14 years in banking, holding roles in fixed income, equities, and private wealth management. He ultimately served as Vice President, advising high-net-worth individuals and managing complex financial portfolios. He brings this knowledge to support both the finance and the human resources committees at Elevation Outdoors. 

Later, Marc transitioned to education where he began as a business instructor, using his industry experience to provide practical, real-world context in the classroom. He became Director of a private college in British Columbia, where he focuses on creating a positive and supportive student experience. His contributions to Elevation Outdoors are shaped by both his career experience and his commitment to community-driven impact. 

Mike McGreer helps public sector and non-profit organizations plan for the future, communicate their vision, and measure and report on performance. He joined our Board in 2025.

Mike joined the City of Kelowna in 2018 and before that held roles with the BC Dental Association, City of Surrey, Vancouver Economic Commission and the BC Ministry of Environment. Before joining EO Mike was on the Board of the Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna branch and holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University. Outside of work you’ll find Mike with his wife and two boys spending as much time as possible outdoors.

Tammie Watson joined the Board in 2022 and Chairs the HR Committee.  Tammie’s career has been dedicated to the nonprofit sector, bringing a wealth of knowledge in leadership, donor relations and multi-channel fundraising. Her passion for supporting cross functional teams and mentoring emerging fundraisers to promote positive community impact has been felt by some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

Tammie has been on many councils and committees lending her voice towards homelessness, poverty and food insecurity. With an education focusing on Marketing and Behavioural Sciences, Tammie wears her heart on her sleeve and is happiest knowing she has made a positive impact on those around her.