PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
president@pentictonartgallery.com

Dr. Claude Roberto represents the Association des archivistes du Québec and she is now retired from working for the Provincial Archives of Alberta, Canada, where she managed various programs, including Francophone archives, women sources, religious archives, architectural drawings. She worked for 28 years for the Government of Alberta. She received in 1985 a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta where she taught for 20 years. She was Director of the Bureau Canadien des Archivistes ensuring the professional development of Canadian archivists. She serves on national and international steering committees and gives presentations around the world. Her books as author or co-author include: Guide for Oblate Archives, The Diaries of Bishop Grandin, Family Histories, Documenting Francophone Alberta. She received in 2003 the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for outstanding service to Canada.

TREASURER

Frank has been a resident of Penticton since 1989 and a member of the Penticton Art Gallery Society since 2018. From 2019 to 2022, he attended the Art Gallery’s Board of Directors meetings in his role as a City of Penticton councilor liaison.

He brings a strong financial background, having worked extensively with municipal governments and school districts across British Columbia, including 21 years with School District 67 Okanagan Skaha. Frank is committed to supporting the Penticton Art Gallery in maintaining its capacity to deliver high-quality services.

SECRETARY

Born in Brisbane, Australia, Rhonda immigrated to Canada in 1981. Her academic background includes a degree in Early Childhood Education (ages 3–8) from Brisbane, a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alberta, and a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Lakehead University in Ontario.

Rhonda’s professional experience includes five years as an Education Officer at the Thunder Bay Ontario National Exhibition Centre and Gallery of Contemporary Native Art. Her teaching career spanned 14 years, working with kindergarten to grade 3 students in Grande Prairie, Alberta. From 2014 to 2020, she worked in early intervention with non-verbal special needs and neuro-typical children before retiring in June 2020.

With extensive experience in education, a lifelong passion for art and art history, and nearly two years as a volunteer with the Penticton Art Gallery, Rhonda brings a unique perspective and dedication to the Penticton Art Gallery.

DIRECTOR

Blair graduated from UBC with a degree in International Relations in 1972. He owned an auto body repair business in Vancouver and served on the Board of the United Auto Trades Association for fifteen years. He also served on the Boards of two minor sports associations and was the Director responsible for fundraising. He and his wife Olivia are now semi-retired in Penticton, although he continues to work part time as a broker in the life insurance industry. He is interested in learning more about the Arts in Penticton and the Gallery, while assisting with fundraising as a way to give back to the community.

DIRECTOR

Ret is a retired businessman. He is a lifetime member of the Penticton Art Gallery because of many outstanding volunteer services he offered to the Society throughout the years. He was Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors from 2018 to 2024. He volunteered to chair the Gallery Finance Committee responsible for increasing the amount of grant money received by the Penticton Art Gallery. He believes PAG offers essential services to the City of Penticton and the Okanagan Valley for the well-being of all citizens. Ret has been the Okanagan College Foundation Director and Vice President (2010 – 2016), BC Winter Games Director of Transportation in 2016, Board Director of the Canadian Trucking Alliance, Board Director and HR Committee member of the BC Trucking Association, and a former Director of the Okanagan Historical Society, Penticton Branch. He has extensive experience in communicating with large corporations, in negotiating contracts, in building partnerships, and in finding creative and innovative solutions to business problems.