Experience your future

Barry O’Riordan

manager

Barry graduated with a Masters of Arts in economics at the National University of Ireland and, having lived in the Cowichan valley since 2016, has stepped into his role with Economic Development Cowichan with a broad base of experience in local government, industry and non-profit sectors. Barry is passionate about the opportunity for economic development Cowichan to shape the landscape of the Cowichan Valley in a way that promotes healthy and sustainable economic development for current and future generations. Barry is responsible for assisting with the implementation of a variety of strategic projects including the industrial land use action plan and implementing recommendations that have stemmed from the recently released Cowichan tech strategy.

Email Barry
250.746.7880 extension 1

Judy Mills

administrative coordinator

Judy has been managing the administrative needs of Economic Development Cowichan for the past 15 years. As a first point of contact at Economic Development Cowichan, Judy helps connect residents, newcomers and business people with local government and community service organizations.

Email Judy
250.746.7880 extension 2

 

Brittany Taylor

economic development analyst

Brittany comes to EDC with a background in tourism destination development, stakeholder relations, and marketing. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Guelph and a Diploma in Tourism Management from Humber College in Ontario. After spending several years promoting destinations in Atlantic Canada, she moved west and settled in the Cowichan Valley in 2016. In her role, Brittany has a broad range of responsibilities including research and analysis, project coordination, stakeholder relations, event management, marketing, and public relations.

Email Brittany
250.746.7880 extension 3