CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The co-owner of Insight Brand and Marketing Studio has been named president of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors.
Dawn Binns was sworn in alongside fellow directors at the Chamber’s 132nd AGM held May 14 at the Delta hotel in Charlottetown.
Binns and her business partner Kerry Anne MacDougall have grown their marketing firm to nine staff with expertise in video production, graphic design, social media management and campaign development.
In the Chamber community, Binns is known for being a dedicated supporter and volunteer who served as a member of the advocacy committee for eight years and is currently acting as committee chairwoman.
As a board member, Binns has given her time and expertise to projects such as the Partnership for Growth, the Board Governance Review, and the Student Entrepreneur Award.
Binns graduated from Acadia University with a bachelor of arts degree. She later graduated from St. FX University with a bachelor of education and a masters of adult education. She lives in Stratford with her two children, Andrew and Kristen.
Joining Binns on the Chamber board executive is:
- First vice-president, Colin Younker of Spa Total Fitness Centre
- Second vice-president, Barb Smith of Stewart McKelvey
- Vice-President Finance, Doug Ezeard , Arsenault Best Cameron Ellis
- Past President, Jennifer Evans, Ocean 100/Hot 105.5
Reappointed Chamber board directors include:
- Jeff Murphy of Murphy’s Pharmacies
- Ashlee London of Elanco Canada
- Mike Cronkhite of Grant Thornton LLP
- Frank Chen of McInnes Cooper
- Jeff MacKenzie of Confederation M&A
- Bill DeBlois of Buns and Things Bakery
- Kim Griffin of Maritime Electric
New Board Directors include:
- Ben Parsons of KKP Charlottetown
- Li Yuan Ma of Royal Bank of Canada
- Shawn McLernan of Fair Isle Ford
