Chris Botterill is the President and Founder of Genex Marketing Agency Ltd. He joins the board of KAST in transition as a director from the board of KRIC, the innovation council representing the East Kootenay region.

Chris is an active member in his community, serving as a director on the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce for several years, including a year as VP and President in 2017. With a wide range of skills and experience, Chris started his career in computer networking by working with a tech startup, YourTechOnline.com (now support.com). He then moved into digital marketing at the Internet Marketing Centre coaching entrepreneurs all around the world on how to market, sell and develop online strategy for their businesses.

Chris loves living the Kootenay life with his partner Julie and two children, Lucy and Lena, in Cranbrook, BC.