Carolyn Danco,
President
Carolyn is a professional with over 15 years of experience in both public and private sector roles. She now serves as a Realtor and Property Manager with Coastal Life Realty, helping clients make informed decisions in Pender Island’s unique housing market. A full-time island resident, Carolyn brings a love for the outdoors, a strong connection to community, and deep respect for the ancestral and unceded lands we call home. As Chamber President, she’s committed to supporting local businesses and working collaboratively to address island needs.
Sara Miles,
Vice President
Coming soon.
Melody Pender,
Treasurer
Melody has called Pender Island home since 2006, when she arrived to take on the role of Human Resources Manager at Poets Cove. Since then, she’s become a familiar face in the community and a strong advocate for the Southern Gulf Islands. Melody is the Executive Director of both the SGI Community Resource Centre and the SGI Neighbourhood House, which she helped to found. With a background in finance, HR, and community development, she brings valuable experience to her longtime role on the Chamber board, always working to build strong partnerships and support local needs across the islands.
Daunne Hall,
Secretary
Coming soon.
Thandi Williams,
Director &
Past President
Thandi is a proud veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy, where she served for 18 years as a Naval Combat Information Officer, gaining deep experience in emergency preparedness, disaster response, and leadership. Now, she brings that same dedication and energy to Pender Island as the owner of Islnd Grl Collective, a fun and stylish clothing boutique at the Driftwood Centre. A strong believer in community and collaboration, Thandi served as Chamber President and continues to support local businesses as a director.
Stephen Lofts, Director
Stephen brings a wealth of experience from his time as a manager at Seaspan Shipyards, where he honed his leadership and project management skills in a fast-paced marine environment. Now happily “retired” on Pender Island, Stephen stays busy managing Nosy Point Bed & Breakfast and helping to wrangle four energetic grandchildren. A strong believer in community and hospitality, Stephen enjoys supporting local businesses and sharing the beauty of Pender with visitors from near and far.
Noémie Crépeau, Director
With 25 years of experience in sales and marketing across the fashion, food, and beauty industries, Noémie brings a deep understanding of both big-brand business and the unique challenges faced by small, rural entrepreneurs. After relocating to Pender Island, she launched Pacifique Skin & Scalp Therapy, where she now offers advanced natural skin and hair loss treatments. As a small business owner navigating both growth and disability, Noémie brings empathy, creativity, and real-world insight to the Chamber board. She also serves on the board of The Pender Post Society and is passionate about fostering collaboration, visibility, and support for the island’s local businesses.
Linda Stacyszyn, Director
Linda is the General Manager at Island House & Home, where she enjoys connecting with the Pender Island community and helping meet local needs. Before moving to the island nearly three years ago, she held senior leadership roles at both Home Depot and Target, bringing decades of experience in retail management and team development. Now building her “forever home” on Pender with her husband, Linda is embracing island life and all it offers. She’s a proud mom of four and grandma to two young grandsons. Linda brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to her role on the Chamber board and is passionate about supporting local businesses and building a sustainable future for the island economy.
Thomas has called Pender Island home since 2005, when he moved here from northern Saskatchewan with his family. He grew up attending school on Pender and Salt Spring, volunteering with local theatre and transportation groups, and working in tourism, retail, and manufacturing. Today, he’s co-owner of Lightning Taxi, Pender’s all-electric taxi company. With deep roots in the community and a wide range of experience, Thomas brings a thoughtful and grounded perspective to the Chamber board.