Meet the Team

Management

District Sales Managers

Regional Account Executives

Accounting Department

Office Staff

Web Department

Distribution and Directory

News Team

Award Winners

Executive Management Team

Bonnie Derry

CEO

For the last 23 and a half years I’ve dedicated myself to the success of our business with the help of our amazing team. For exercise I ride horses to lose weight. So far my horse has lost 15 lbs.

District Sales Managers

Kazi Zayed

District Sales Manager

Live for the life, not for the moment! Kazi has been with us since December 2021. Kazi can be reached at 250-899-3755

Regional Account Executives

Justin Smith

Regional Account Executive

Justin is a recently graduated TRU Marketing alumni. He likes to spend his spare time watching sports, particularly NHL, NFL, and NBA. He also likes to sit at home on the computer and relax. Passionate about all things marketing, Justin is happy to help your business grow. Justin has been with us since December 2021. Justin can be reached at 250-319-6183.

Asif Mahmud

Regional Account Executive

Asif is a seasoned corporate professional with over 14 years of experience, including 10+ years focused on sales and marketing. With MBA in hand, Asif has worked with various multinational companies, and has a proven track record of helping businesses improve their ROI. For leisure time, Asif enjoys watching movies, reading books, and spending quality time with family. Asif joined us in February 2024. He can be reached at (250) 879-5223.

Daniel Galindo

Regional Account Executive

An audiovisual communication and multimedia professional, driven by enthusiasm for digital marketing and content creation. With a postgraduate degree in Advertising Media Management from Humber College, I embarked on a journey to Kelowna in pursuit of fresh challenges and opportunities. My purpose is to be able to help local businesses and to share my skills and experiences. Beyond my professional pursuits, I am an avid sports enthusiast, and I love to watch F1 and football.

Daniel can be reached at 647-864-9736.

Md Yamin Al Shajid

Regional Account Executive

Md is a marketing graduate with a strong background in customer service, sales, and community engagement. With experience in both hospitality and digital marketing, he has worked with diverse teams to drive business growth, support community initiatives, and deliver exceptional client experiences. His favourite games are cricket and badminton. Md loves to travel and watch movies. Md started with us in April 2025 and can be reached at 250-879-2461.

Rory Baldwin

Regional Account Executive

Rory is a Communications major from the Toronto Metropolitan University with a passion for sales and marketing. Originally from Bobcaygeon Ontario, she now lives in the Okanagan with her husband and three small children. Rory has a passion for film and comedy and enjoys snowboarding in the winter and spending time on the water in the summer! Rory joined us in April 2025 and can be reached at 778-363-0700.

Kerryann Tomas

Regional Account Executive

Over the past 14 years, Kerryann has worked for information technology and professional services companies with HQs and regional offices in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa to generate and qualify leads that pass and go over quality standards. She has worked closely on Sales and Marketing teams to create strategies that attract the right audience, while also supporting the Senior Sales and Account Management team in closing deals and providing the best prospect experience. She enjoys working in teams to achieve and exceed goals. Her persistence and exceptional time management has helped her achieve success. Kerryann joined us in July 2025 and can be reached at 250-513-0186.

Rica Puno

Regional Account Executive

Rica is driven by a deep-seated passion for helping people and a commitment to educating others on the power of awareness and effective communication. She believes that with the right approach, great things are possible. Since launching her entrepreneurial journey in 1997, Rica has cultivated extensive experience across various fields, including childcare, health and wellness, personal and group fitness, sports coaching, and marketing. Her diverse background uniquely positions her to guide and inspire. Rica joined us in July 2025 and can be reached at 778-788-8869.

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

Danielle Hastings

Vice President of Operations

Danielle has been with us since August 2014. She’s another one of those Sasky imports and a national Hobby Horse Champion. If she isn’t in her office, she can be found at one of the many hockey rinks across the province.

Danielle can be reached at 1-800-599-5399

ADMIN & ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATES

Louise Gordon

Leads Assistant

Louise has been with us since August 1996. She loves the outdoors, snowshoeing and the colour yellow.

Louise can be reached at 1-800-599-5399

Web Department

Jason Poitras

Web Department Manager

Sue Rooks

Web Project Coordinator

Mikayla Meyers

Web Team Product Supervisor

Jason Peters

Website Developer

Christian Ariola (Chan)

Web Developer

Mark Phillips

Website Developer

Ana Grace Sabellano

Website Developer

Dmytro Taran

Website Developer

Richard Weninger

Content Writer

Susan Garand

SEO Copywriter

Alexandra

Search Engine Marketing Specialist

Alexandre Brabant

Search Engine Marketing Specialist

Sterling Dickie

Website Developer

Stefanie Wah

Google Business Profile Expert

Jenna Poitras

Google Business Profile Expert

Elizabeth McGrail

Google Business Profile Expert

Cathy McMaster

Google Business Profile Expert

Shawna Poitras

Google Business Profile Expert

Jace Cochrane

Social Media Specialist

Sierra Krog

Social Media Specialist

Tarj Desai

Social Media Specialist

Sara Fehr

Social Media Specialist

Stacie Tappen

Social Media Specialist

Josh Alves

Social Media Specialist

Rylan Kinnin

Videographer

Pamela Ralston

Videographer

Sarah Smith

Videographer

Jason Poitras

Web Department Manager

JP has a passion for continual learning and loves talking about Electric Cars, SpaceX and anything related to nerdy tech stuff. Ask him about SEO, one of his favorite topics. JP has been with us since July 2019. 🚀
Jason Poitras can be reached at 1-800-599-5399 ext 107

Mikayla Meyers

Web Team Product Supervisor

Mikayla started with us in May 2022. She moved to Kelowna from Calgary in 2018 for her bachelor’s degree at UBC, and has developed a passion for media marketing and building strong customer-client relationships. Apart from work, Mikayla enjoys soaking up the Okanagan sun, in which you can find her spending time at the lake or local wineries!

Christian Ariola (Chan)

Web Developer

Christian is a web developer with a passion for everything related to the web. Self-motivated and detail-oriented, he enjoys solving problems creatively and is always eager to learn new technologies. Driven by curiosity, he looks for opportunities to grow and contribute meaningfully to the team. Outside of work, Christian loves spending time with his two kids, playing Marvel Future Fight on his phone, and relaxing with a good movie.

Ana Grace Sabellano

Website Developer

Ana Grace came from Cebu, Philippines, and migrated here in Canada, specifically in Winnipeg, Manitoba in May 2018. Some of her friends call her “Ana Banana”. Ana helps build custom online solutions and maintain client websites. While not building sites, she enjoys staying at the kitchen cooking and baking excellent chocolate and carrot cake. Other hobbies are photography, baking/cooking and playing badminton.
She can be reached at 1 250-260-7776 ext 102

Dmytro Taran

Website Developer

With over 8 years of experience developing responsive websites, Dmytro is an expert in all aspects of front-end and back-end development. He is proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and popular frameworks like WordPress and React. He enjoys solving complex technical challenges and crafting pixel-perfect designs.
Outside of work, He enjoys photography, hiking and basketball.

Richard Weninger

Content Writer

Richard Weninger is a freelance writer who grew up in the Okanagan Valley. He started his career in broadcast journalism at Thompson Rivers University. In addition to being a career writer and traveler, Richard has worked as an EMR and Commercial diver. When not writing or traveling, he can usually be found cycling or enjoying life with his Chihuahua Paco.

Jenna Poitras

Google Business Profile Expert

Jenna Poitras is a Google Business Profile Expert who loves to travel. She enjoys working with clients to create dynamic and engaging Google Business Profiles that will help them reach their business goals. When Jenna's not helping companies get found online and grow, you can find her baking up a storm in the kitchen or planning her next big trip. She's currently studying for her CompTIA Security+ certificate. Jenna joined us in March 2022.

Elizabeth McGrail

Google Business Profile Expert

Elizabeth loves being able to call British Columbia home! When she is not collaborating with clients to craft engaging Google Business Profiles, you can find her soaking up everything this beautiful province has to offer—from hiking its stunning trails to savouring local wines, and everything in between. Elizabeth joined us in June 2024.

Stacie Tappen

Social Media Specialist

Stacie joined the iNOFOTEL team in June 2023. With a robust academic background, including an E-Commerce Business Diploma, and a decade of immersive experience in the marketing sector, Stacie brings a blend of expertise and unique creativity to our digital presence. Beyond a passion for innovative marketing strategies, Stacie thrives on thinking outside the box, and crafting engaging content that resonates. When she’s offline, Stacie lives for adventure, embodying her belief that life, like marketing, should be anything but ordinary.

Sarah Smith

Videographer

A visual storyteller for 8+ years, Sarah has a special knack for creating comfortable interviewing experiences for her clients and finding unique narratives. When not working, she loves getting outside with her family and playing sports like baseball, golf, snowboarding and mountain biking. Sarah also has a passion for fine wine and culinary indulgence. Go Blue Jays!

Distribution and Directory

Penny Greger

Graphic Arts Coordinator

Penny has been here longer than the business (since 1993). She enjoys crafting, gardening and reading.

News Team

Marshall Jones

Managing Editor

Marshall may call West Kelowna home, but after 16 years in local news and 14 in the Okanagan, he knows better than to tell readers in other communities what is “news’ to them. As our newsroom leader since 2012, his job is making our reporters better, ensuring accuracy, fairness and meeting the highest standards of journalism.

Marshall can be reached at 1-250-718-2724

Levi Landry

Reporter

Levi is a recent graduate of the Communications, Culture, & Journalism program at Okanagan College and is now based in Kamloops. After living in BC for over four years, he finds the blue collar and neighbourly environment in the Thompson reminds him of home in Saskatchewan. Levi, who has previously been published in Kelowna’s Daily Courier, is passionate about stories focussed on both social issues and peoples’ experiences in their local community. Levi joined us in January 2021.

If you have a story or tips to share, you can reach Levi at 250-819-3723

Jesse Tomas

Reporter

Jesse Tomas is a reporter from Toronto who is thrilled to join our team and cover the Kelowna area. He graduated from Carleton University’s journalism program in 2022. Jesse has contributed to the Ottawa Citizen, National Post, travel blogs, and skateboarding magazines. As a recent transplant to the Okanagan he is excited to provide a new perspective on what makes the region a great place to live. Coming to InfoNews is the start of a new chapter in his life and career, dedicated to giving the people of Kelowna the best news coverage possible. Jesse has been with us since September 2023; he can be reached at (250) 488-3065.

Jenna Streety

Social Media Coordinator/Reporter

Jenna has a history in project management with a marketing firm in California and a passion for engaging storytelling. She bridges the gap between traditional journalism and the fast-paced online ecosystem. When she's not grabbing the latest content at events around the Okanagan, you can find her at the nearest bookstore or writing her latest fiction novel. Jenna joined us in July 2025 and can be reached at (250) 808-0143 or jstreety@infonews.ca.

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Meet the Team

Executive Management Team

District Sales Managers

Regional Account Executives

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

ADMIN & ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATES

Web Department

Distribution and Directory

News Team

2024 Award Winners

DISTRICT SALES MANAGER OF THE YEAR - 2024

Kazi Zayed

SENIOR REGIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR - 2024

Justin Smith

ROOKIE REGIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR - 2024

Asif Mahmud

NEWS PERSON OF THE YEAR - 2024

Shannon Ainslie

SUPPORT MANAGER OF THE YEAR - 2024

Jason Poitras

SUPPORT PERSON OF THE YEAR - 2024

Mikayla Meyers

SUB-CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR - 2024

Josh Alves

2023 Award Winners

District Sales Manager of the Year - 2023

Blake Ouellet

Senior Regional Account Executive of the Year – 2023

Dan Wood

Rookie Regional Account Executive of the Year – 2023

Gandharav Chopra

News Person of the Year – 2023

Levi Landry

Support Manager of the Year – 2023

Brianna Anhorn

Support Person of the Year – 2023

Tina Coridor

Sub-Contractor of the Year – 2023

Stefanie Wah

2022 Award Winners

Senior Regional Account Executive of the Year - 2022

Tiffany Weiss

Rookie Regional Account Executive of the Year - 2022

Kazi Zayed

News Person of the Year - 2022

Rob Munro

Support Manager of the Year - 2022

Jason Poitras

Support Person of the Year - 2022

SUE ROOKS

Sub-Contractor of the Year - 2022

Penny Greger

2021 Award Winners

Senior Regional Account Manager of the Year - 2021

Rick LeBlanc

Support Person of the Year - 2021

Sue Rooks

Rookie Regional Account Executive of the Year - 2021

Dylan Cunningham

DSM of the Year - 2021

Tanya Federici

Support Manager of the Year - 2021

Danielle Minard

News Person of the Year - 2021

Carli Berry

2020 Award Winners

DSM OF THE YEAR - 2020

Tanya Federici

Support Manager of the Year – 2020

Danielle Minard

Senior Regional Account Executive of the Year – 2020

Rick LeBlanc

Support Person of the Year – 2020

Sue Rooks

News Person of the Year – 2020

Steve Arstad

Rookie Regional Account Executive of the Year - 2020

Tiffany Weiss

2019 Award Winners

DSM of the Year – 2019