Okanagan College Media Release

Canada’s former top ranking RCMP member, Commissioner Beverley Busson, has joined the Okanagan College Foundation Board of Directors. As the first woman to hold the rank of RCMP Commissioner, Busson had an esteemed career with the force and has now retired near Salmon Arm.

She joined the Okanagan College Foundation Board in March, where she lends her time and experience to furthering the success of Okanagan College students and increasing their access to education and training across the region.

“I am truly honored to have the opportunity to volunteer on this Board, which acts in such positive ways to contribute to the community through the College,” said Busson.

Busson’s career with the RCMP began in 1974 and spanned 33 years. During that time she held posts in Salmon Arm, Kelowna, Vancouver and Ottawa, to name a few. Among her distinguished achievements: Busson headed B.C.’s Organized Crime Agency, was awarded the Order of British Columbia (2006), and invested as a Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (2004).

“The Okanagan College Foundation is honoured to welcome Beverley to the Board of Directors,” said Dr. Steve Tuck, President of the Okanagan College Foundation. “She is an incredible role model with a wealth of experience who will contribute greatly to the work of the Foundation and will undoubtedly help to transform the lives of our students.”

Busson joins a growing number of well-respected luminaries who belong to the Okanagan College Foundation Board of Directors or otherwise support the Okanagan College Foundation, including: Senator Ross Fitzpatrick - Honorary Patron; Mike Roberts (CHBC) - Honorary Chair, Capital Campaign; John Walker, President & CEO, FortisBC - Chair, Capital Campaign, Dr. Steve Tuck, Jim Hamilton, Kathy Butler, Janet Shaw, Bob Eby, Dr. Andrew Hay, Charles Albas, Susan Connaghan, Jim Cookson, Alex Fong, Jim Henderson, Steve Jenkins, Paul Johnson, Frank Richter, Rick Roberts, George Solomonides, Sigrid-Ann Thors, and Keith Williams.

For more information about the Okanagan College Foundation visit: www.okanagan.bc.ca/foundation.

*Photo courtesy of the RCMP