MPPIA Board Appoints New Executive Coordinator

The Motion Picture Industry Association of BC (MPPIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lori Climenhaga to the newly established position of Executive Coordinator, effectiveNovember 1, 2016.

ai???This full-time role is an important operational step for MPPIA, enabling a new level of outreach to our members and support for our work on behalf of the industry,ai??? said MPPIA Board Chair Peter Leitch. ai???With Lori’s strong background in administration and member relations, I have no doubt that she will be a valuable asset to the Association,ai??? Leitch added.

With more than 15 years experience in stakeholder relations, Lori has fulfilled key senior administrative roles, most recently with the BC Chamber of Commerce where she assisted with the growth and development of 125 chambers across the province.

The MPPIA Executive Board looks forward to working closely with Lori to elevate the Association’s service and value delivery across its membership.

As MPPIA’s new gateway contact, Lori Climenhaga can be reached at 604.983.5980, LoriC@mppia.com.

The Motion Picture Production Industry Association of BC (MPPIA) is a member-based, non-profit society established in April 2002 to grow, diversify and promote a competitive and sustainable motion picture production industry in British Columbia.

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For more information, contact:

Leslie Wootton

MPPIA Communications

604.837.5829

rlwootton@shaw.ca