Venture Kamloops Staff

dan sulz

Executive Director

Dan Sulz has been actively involved in the financial service industry specializing in commercial sector, small business development, marketing and strategic planning for the past 15 years. Mr. Sulz has gained a wealth of experience in the economic development field with his involvement as 2nd Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Kamloops Chamber or Commerce. He also plays an active role within the community as a member of the Coordinated Enforcement Task Force, Kamloops Rotary Club, Graffiti Task Force and the Triathlon Club.

Email: dan@venturekamloops.com

Anita Grover

Manager, Economic Development

Anita's responsibilities include the day-to-day business retention, attraction and expansion activities. As the primary liaison for Venture Kamloops, Anita works with all levels of government, key industry associations, and all sizes of businesses to help to attract investment, strengthen Kamloops' current businesses and grow the Kamloops economy.

Anita has worked for the Department of Information Technology, Province of Manitoba, the Canadian International Development Agency in Hull, Quebec and in the trade department of the Canadian Embassy in Moscow. She holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Manitoba.

Email: anita@venturekamloops.com

Mike O'REilly

New Business Development Specialist

Mike has gained a wealth of knowledge in sales and marketing working as the Regional Account Manager for Xerox Canada for the Interior of British Columbia and will be very effective in attracting the new businesses to Kamloops. Having a very strategic approach to identifying new potential businesses and prospects for Kamloops, Mike will be focused on targeted companies and sectors. He brings with him a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for the City and will be very convincing when he demonstrates how Kamloops is the place to Invest with their business.

Mike is very involved in the community he has grown up in, he is a charter member of the Rotary Club of Kamloops Fusion and was the president in 2007-2008.

Email: mike@venturekamloops.com

Gregg Murray

Business Retention & Expansion Manager

As an accountant, MBA and senior financial analyst, Gregg has created and used strategic business information to support executive level decision-making in multinational organisations. As a commercial banker for the BC Interior Region, he acted as a consultative financial partner to local businesses.
At Venture Kamloops, Gregg is responsible for managing business retention and expansion activities. He looks to partner with the community and combine past skills and experiences to promote economic growth in start-up and existing Kamloops businesses.

Gregg enjoys the Kamloops lifestyle with his wife, Karen, and their two dogs. He is also active in the community as a member of the Kamloops Rotary Club, and has a passion for the great outdoors.

Email: gregg@venturekamloops.com

Cindy Dueck

Office Administrator

Cindy is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Venture Kamloops office and will be your first contact, welcoming all inquiries. She enjoys working with the public and will be happy to assist you or direct you to the appropriate person.

Email: cindy@venturekamloops.com

Simon Boscariol

Communication & Research Assistant

Simon has just completed his 3rd year in the BBA program at Thompson Rivers University and plans to return there in September for the 4th and final year of his program. This is Simon’s second summer of employment at Venture Kamloops and his responsibilities will include Industrial Land Inventory, updating statistical information and website revisions, compilation and distribution of Red Carpet packages, and front office duties.

Email: simon@venturekamloops.com