Orion Rodgers
Dale Holmes
Suzanne Little
Sarah
Orion is a husband, father and entrepreneur. He brings strategic insight and strong communication skills to his role as our spokesperson, ensuring we property owners are well-represented and the public is informed.
In his 20’s he purchased a condo in Victoria zoned specifically for short term rentals which allowed him to pay the mortgage while traveling & adventuring. From this positive experience hosting visitors from around the world, he and his wife developed a business managing short term and mid term rentals, which now supports his young family.
Growing up on the Gulf Islands has given him a true love for this province and the natural amenities it showcases, with 21 countries traveled he still calls BC the most beautiful place on earth.
Dale moved from Regina, Saskatchewan to Kelowna BC in 2017. He is a proud father of two daughters. He is an entrepreneur and founder of HBE Vacations, a Kelowna based-property management company. With his background in public speaking, he is an articulate and passionate advocate for a properly regulated short term rental industry.
“In any city that is a tourist city you need to have a good strategy for location of short term rentals. What we learned in Kelowna after the legal vacation rentals in the downtown core were shut down, is that banning them didn’t help affordable housing. In fact it led to a loss in housing as people in neighbourhoods began switching their coach houses to offer tourism accommodations instead of long term rental units.
I look forward to working with local and provincial decision-makers to share insights from my perspective representing dozens of independently owned vacation rentals, and to helping shape collaborative solutions that support effective regulation, a strong tourism industry, and thriving local businesses.”
Suzanne is a communications professional with a background in journalism, public relations, and digital marketing. She brings experience from previous non-profit board roles, helping shape the group’s strategy.
She operated a short-term rental in Victoria, BC that was shut down by the 2023 legislation, which forced the closure of legally zoned and licensed units across the province.
“It wasn’t right. We all wanted to address bad actors, but there was a better approach than shutting down compliant units. In Victoria alone, 634 downtown condo units were impacted. I joined other owners across the province and helped raise over $350,000 to challenge the legislation in the BC Supreme Court to no avail.
This has left many law-abiding people in a difficult financial position, holding an expensive-to -own unit that no longer covers the costs. As a self-employed person, it was part of my retirement plan.
I realize now that we needed our voices at the table before this legislation was passed. I look forward to helping set this in motion with the BCSTRA.”
Originally from Fort McMurray, Alberta, Sarah has called Kelowna home for 18 years. She is a proud mother of three. She helped establish HB Property Management in Kelowna and takes pride in creating comfortable, home-away-from-home environments for people in need of temporary accommodations.
“We want to offer stability for those who need to be here temporarily. Short-term rentals give traveling nurses, sports families, and cancer patients—along with their families who need to be close to hospital care or outpatient appointments—a place to truly feel at home.
Having a comfortable space with a kitchen, washer, and dryer helps them rest, eat well, and take care of themselves while focusing on healing, work, or supporting loved ones.
Short-term rentals also support local shops and small business owners, giving them the opportunity to build a livelihood and provide for their families. While tourism is a benefit, for me it’s really about caring for the people who make our town stronger and keeping our community thriving.”