Liz Smaha is the Executive Director of Kermodei Tourism Society, the Destination Marketing Organization responsible for the strategic marketing and promotion of Terrace and area to visitors from BC, Canada and around the world. Under Liz’s leadership, Visit Terrace has transformed the landscape of tourism in Terrace through supporting tourism operators, managing marketing initiatives, and ushering the organization into the strategic digital space.

Brian is the man behind The Skeena Spey Lodge, managing lodge and fish guiding operations. He takes pride in operating a world-class tourism business in the beautiful Skeena Valley. Brian is aSkeena Spey Pro, Speycasting Instructor MCI/THCI FFF and Master Certified Casting Instructor. He is the Chair of the Kermodei Tourism Society.

Chad embarked on his Terrace adventure driven by his love for snowboarding. In 2012, he found his calling with the Northern Escape Heli Skiing team, and his path forward became clear. Originally from Ontario, the mountain culture captured his heart, prompting a move westward. After years in the bustling outdoor tourism scene of Whistler, he sought the serenity of mountain life with fewer crowds, leading him to Terrace, where he now proudly calls home. Since 2018, Chad has played an active role as a Tourism Terrace Board member, sharing his passion for this remarkable place with all he encounters.

Leydi Noble has been a party planner just about her entire life. Growing up on a small, tropical island on the Gulf of Mexico, Leydi was habitually involved in countless festivals and other lively gatherings. After relocating to Terrace in 1981, her drive to foster excitement within her new community led her to volunteer her skills through the organization of local events. While honing her craft, Leydi felt compelled to extend her passion into a full-fledged career, and in 2016 she took charge of her destiny by launching her very own event planning business- a feat that brought the entrepreneur to complete and utter contentment. “I’ve always had a passion for hosting and creating fun vibrant events-,” says the event planner. “and after being called upon to plan a few friend’s weddings, I found a passion I could move into a source of income.” For Leydi and countless other entrepreneurs in BC’s North the popular saying rings entirely true, ‘if you do what you love you’ll never work a day in your life.’

Wesley relocated to Terrace 12 years ago and is the owner of Studio 3 Salon & Spa. When Wesley is not at the salon, he enjoys training at the gym and has competed in two body building competitions, most recently wining 1st in the 50+ category in September of 2023.  Outside the gym, you can easily spot him on the beach soaking up the sun.

Carmen Kokko moved to Terrace in 2018 after being enticed by the skiing, mountain biking and the overall incredible access to the backcountry. She works for BC Parks and enjoys the challenging balance of conserving and protecting natural spaces while ensuring that people have access to recreate. She is also an active member of Terrace Search & Rescue and is proud of the work that they do.