Advisory Board
Michael Truscott, Advisory Board Chair, Director of Human Resources Marriott Pinnacle Hotel, Vancouver BC (Grad 2001)
"I graduated from the Resort and Hotel program in 2001. I found the program offered me a very strong base to prepare me for the hospitality industry. Since graduating, I have held managerial positions with Delta Hotels, Sundial Management Inc. and now presently as Director of Human Resources with the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel. I have also completed my MBA and CHRP designation since graduating. As an employer who recruits from the college, I am consistently impressed with the caliber of students that come from this program each year"
Ken Cretney, General Manager, Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
Jennifer Horsnell, Visitors Services Manager, Tourism Kelowna (Grad 1999)
“The practical experience and hands-on learning from the Selkirk College Resort and Hotel Advisory Program gave me a definite advantage when exploring my career options. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to become a professional in the tourism industry.”
Ryan Martin, Managing Partner, Martin Hotel Group, Nelson, BC
"As a service industry employer, we are fortunate to have an incredible
local resource such as the Selkirk RHOT program to draw from when hiring
quality people for various positions within our operation."
Michelle Shivak, Director of Human Resources, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, BC
"For over ten years I have been visiting Selkirk College in order to recruit students from the Resort and Hotel Management program for summer and career positions within Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. In 2006, I was asked to participate as a member of the Advisory Board and was honored. I have always been impressed with the curriculum and the hands on experience the students gain through the program at Selkirk College.
David Stevenson-Moore, Hotel Manager, The Westin Centre, Vancouver Airport, (Grad 2003)
Tanya Stroinig, Vice-President of Operations, Prestige Hotels and Resorts, Kelowna, BC
