Meet our 2019 Board of Directors 

Gauri Harrison, President
Gauri owns Paramount Recreation and Flaman Fitness retail stores located in Coombs, as well as Islander Media. Paramount Recreation is a full-service hot tub, sauna & steam shower dealership in its 9th year.
​Flaman Fitness is a specialty fitness store also located at Coombs Junction.
Islander Media is a marketing company aimed at supporting small business owners in the areas of social media marketing, website, and brand development.
"The Young Professionals of Oceanside is an extremely valuable network that has gone a long way in assisting with the growth of my businesses." 
Paramount Recreation
Flaman Fitness
Islander Media

Leslie Brown, Vice President
Leslie is a well-rounded and engaging woman with a passion for well being — mind, body and soul. While working as a successful Registered Massage Therapist for almost ten years, she dedicated herself to helping others achieve physical wellness. As a Program Facilitator and Area Manager for Excellence Seminars on Vancouver Island, she is excited to assist those on the path of total well being through the same programs that have brought her to be living her best and most fulfilling life. Leslie is excited to bring her passion and enthusiasm to the Young Professionals of Oceanside in hopes of creating a strong support network for local Young Professionals and the Oceanside community.

Caitlin Woon, Treasurer
Caitlin is a recent graduate of VIU, receiving her Bachelor of Tourism Management and an Event Management Certificate. She has lived in the Oceanside Community since she was 5 years old. On her time off, you’ll catch her either planning her next travel tour or attending a concert singing her little heart out. She has worked for the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce for the last year, coordinating the Chamber events, which include the Summer by the Sea Street Market, the Gala and the Business Achievement Awards.

Bradd Tuck, Public Relations
Bradd Tuck is a licenced Funeral Director and General Manager of Yates Memorial Services in Parksville. Bradd obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Geography with Honors and Distinction at the University of Victoria. Upon graduation he managed one of BC Parks finest locations right here at Rathtrevor Beach. Bradd married his wife Carlea in 2013 in Craig Bay. Bradd and Carlea welcomed their first child, Oliver in the fall of 2015 and their second boy, Bowen in January of 2018. As an avid mountain biker, road cyclist and devoted husband and father, Bradd enjoys all that our wonderful community has to offer! Bradd is excited to be a new board member of the Young Professionals of Oceanside, and an Associate Member of the Green Burial Society of Canada. Bradd graduated top of his class from the Provincial Funeral Service Apprenticeship program in September 2018. Bradd has the role of General Manager, coordinating the day to day activities. Bradd is the voice behind Yates’ Social Media page and advertising and was the driving force behind creating our “Nature Grove Green Burial”- one of only 2 green burial cemeteries certified in British Columbia.
Yates Memorial Services

Katrinna Roth, Secretary / Communications
Katrinna is a marketing strategist with a knack for graphic and web design. She runs a business providing marketing and social media coaching to network marketers through online workshops and digital resources. She’s also a partner in Islander Media - empowering small business owners through brand and marketing strategy.
W/K Social Studio
Islander Media

Hollie Quiring, Director at Large
I have been working with RBC for 11 years. I started as an Assistant Branch Manager and moved my way over to the Personal Lending side. I have been a Mortgage Specialist with RBC for the last 3 of those years and love it! I really enjoy helping people go thru the home buying process. Prior to working with RBC, I was working on cruise ships for 7 years. That is where I met my husband. We lived and traveled all over the world while we worked on ships. We moved to Canada in 2007 and eventually started a family. We have a beautiful daughter and two pups. We enjoy now sharing our love of traveling with our daughter and try to explore somewhere new every year!
RBC Mortgage Specialist

Sean Martin (BSc, CIM, PFP), Director at Large
Investment Advisor & Financial Planner
I focus on working with clients to create long-term, personalized financial plans in addition to overseeing the investment portfolio design and composition. My specialty is tax-efficient income generating stock and bond portfolios.
I enjoy studying financial markets and have spent the past 5 years serving high-net-worth investors and their families. Prior to moving to RBC Dominion Securities in 2017, I worked with a wealth management team at another bank-owned brokerage firm, where I specialized with small business and high-net-worth clients. I graduated from the University of Victoria with a BSc in a combined major of Financial Mathematics and Economics.
I am an islander, born in Nanaimo and raised Parksville. In my free time I enjoy road cycling for charity, hiking in Strathcona provincial park, and kayaking around the gulf islands. When I am not working, I donate my time to Rotary, Toastmasters, Junior Achievement, and the Royal Canadian Legion. I live in Parksville with my wife Taleah, our daughter Olivia, and our family cats.

Bryn Johnson, Director at Large
Bryn is a Real Estate Advisor with RE/MAX who has a passion for connecting people to the Oceanside community and the beautiful lifestyle Vancouver Island has to offer.  Bryn is always looking for career growth opportunities, which is what attracted him to join the Young Professionals of Oceanside.  He has had the privilege of helping over 180 families  over the past 4 years with their buying and selling needs in Central Vancouver Island, and strongly believes that building lasting relationships with his clients is the most important aspect of his career.