Headquarters:
7 Victoria St W, Kamloops, BC V2C 1A2
Year founded:
1893
Number of employees:
1,000
Phone:
250 828 3537
Email:
lcusator@kamloops.ca
Website:
kamloops.ca
LinkedIn:
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City of Kamloops
Byron McCorkell
Chief Administrative Officer
Jen Fretz
Director of Civic Operations
Marvin Kwiatkowski
Director of Development, Engineering, and Sustainability
Leadership
Byron McCorkell is a senior municipal leader with over 35 years of experience in public administration. Since joining the City of Kamloops in 1999, he has overseen major portfolios, including Parks, Recreation and Culture, Protective Services, and key community development initiatives.
His leadership has advanced major capital projects, national event hosting, and award-winning programs such as Communities in Bloom, while strengthening organizational efficiency and safety culture. Appointed deputy chief administrative officer in 2023 and later chief administrative officer, McCorkell continues to guide effective service delivery and long-term strategic planning for the community.
Chief Administrative Officer
Byron McCorkell
Jen Fretz has served the City of Kamloops for 22 years, beginning in 2004 as environmental supervisor after earning her engineering degree from the University of British Columbia. She later became sustainability and environmental services manager and has led civic operations as director since 2015, overseeing more than 400 employees.
In 2025, she was appointed deputy chief administrative officer. With 18 years of engineering and municipal experience, she is recognized for her sound judgment, strong communication, and relationship focused leadership. She maintains that “safety is a shared commitment built through leadership, consistency, and everyday choices that put people first”.
Director of Civic Operations
Jen Fretz
Marvin Kwiatkowski has served the City of Kamloops for 14 years and was appointed director in 2012, leading a department of 70 employees. He began his local government career in 1989 and has consistently prioritized safety across project design, construction, operations, and office environments.
With extensive municipal and engineering experience, Kwiatkowski has contributed to multiple Joint Health and Safety Committees throughout his career, including over the past two years. He maintains that a strong and sustainable safety culture must be led from the highest level and is committed to exemplifying that standard through professional practice and leadership.
Director of Development, Engineering, and Sustainability
Marvin Kwiatkowski
Kristen Rodrigue
Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships
Kristen Rodrigue serves as communications and strategic partnerships director for the City of Kamloops, overseeing corporate communications, community engagement, and external relations, including intergovernmental and Indigenous relationships.
She has been with the City for nine years and was appointed director in 2026. In this role, she supports Council and senior leadership on major civic initiatives, high-profile projects, and complex public issues, with a focus on clear, accessible communication and strengthening government–community relationships. She maintains that work is only one part of life and that returning home safely each day to what matters most is essential.
Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships
Kristen Rodrigue
David Hallinan
Corporate Services Director
David Hallinan is corporate services director and chief financial officer. He joined the corporation in 2016 as financial planning and procurement manager and was promoted to the corporate services role in April 2023.
Prior to joining the City, he was director of corporate services and facilities for the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, and has assumed progressive leadership responsibilities during his 13-year tenure with the organization. Before joining BCLC, Hallinan spent over 15 years in the forest industry, progressing from an entry-level accounting position to leadership roles where his views on the value of a safety-focused culture were created and built upon.
Corporate Services Director
David Hallinan
Located at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers, the City of Kamloops is situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc within Secwépemcúl’ecw. The City values its ongoing relationship with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and recognizes the deep cultural and historical significance of this land.
With a population of more than 103,000, Kamloops is one of Canada’s fastest-growing urban centres, known for its welcoming spirit, diverse community, and strong sense of connection. Incorporated in 1893, the city has grown into a modern hub that supports regional resilience, playing a key role in emergency response, training, and support during wildfires and floods across British Columbia’s interior.
As Canada’s Tournament Capital, Kamloops is also a leader in hosting sporting and cultural events, from grassroots to international levels. More than 1,000 City employees deliver essential services that support daily life and long-term growth. Their work spans infrastructure, public safety, environmental stewardship, and community well-being – all guided by a commitment to excellence.
The City of Kamloops maintains a strong organizational culture where employee well-being, proactive practices, and continuous improvement are prioritized. Canadian Occupational Safety’s award recognition highlights the dedication of the City’s staff to maintaining safe workplaces while delivering high-quality services to the community.
Together with the residents of Kamloops, the City remains committed to Making Kamloops Shine.
“Expectations are high, as is support. There is a shared understanding that we are building something meant to last, both for clients and within the firm”
Jared Chase, Team Holmes – Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC
Jennifer Howatt
Director of Employee Services
Carmin Mazzotta
Director of Community and Culture
Ken Uzeloc
Protective Services Director and Fire Chief
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Jennifer Howatt (she/her) is a senior HR executive with 24 years of experience in HR management, including 23 years of dedicated service to the City of Kamloops. Appointed director of employee services in 2025, she leads a department of 28 professionals across HR, safety, and payroll, ensuring the effective delivery of comprehensive internal people services.
Howatt holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in HR from Thompson Rivers University and maintains her Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. She is committed to fostering organizational well-being and advancing a strong, proactive safety culture that supports every employee’s health and safe return home each day.
Director of Employee Services
Jennifer Howatt
Carmin Mazzotta is director of community and culture for the City of Kamloops. In this role, he leads the City’s recreation, arts and culture, events, and social and community development teams. Under his leadership, the recreation team has operationalized new community facilities including a mini rink, a senior’s centre, and an outdoor skating loop.
Mazzotta’s events team oversees the Tournament Capital Program, which generated a $17 million economic impact in 2025 and oversaw the addition of a successful new Christmas market. He also plays a key role in securing and integrating provincial investments in social housing and related services.
Director of Community and Culture
Carmin Mazzotta
Ken Uzeloc is the City of Kamloops’ protective services director and fire chief, bringing more than 30 years of experience in emergency response, municipal enforcement, and executive leadership. He joined the City in 2022 and was appointed director in October 2023, overseeing approximately 400 employees.
Uzeloc contributes nationally through his work with several fire service associations and the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. He is guided by the principle, “Safety is at the root of everything we do… Without a culture of safety, everything that matters is at risk.”
Protective Services Director and Fire Chief
Ken Uzeloc
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
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InvestmentNews’ 2026 5-Star Wealth Management Teams award was awarded in May 2026 and recognized US-based firms for client growth and retention over the preceding 12 months. A total of 772 firms were nominated, and 97 were recognized following the IN editorial team’s qualitative and quantitative review. No fees were paid for consideration or receipt, and clients were not involved in the process. Some recipients, including the advisor, paid post-award fees for optional promotional materials, which did not influence the award process. Third-party rankings and recognitions serve as benchmarks but do not guarantee future investment success or represent individual client evaluations. For details on the professional designations displayed herein, including descriptions, minimum requirements, and ongoing education requirements, as well as full details on third-party rankings, awards, and accolades, please visit the similarly named section at seia.com/disclosures. Alternative investments may not be suitable for all investors. Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC (SEIA) is an SEC-registered investment adviser; however, such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training, and no inference to the contrary should be made. Securities offered through Signature Estate Securities, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through SEIA, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067, (310) 712-2323.
Many new clients arrive through referrals – from existing clients and professional partners – reflecting relationships built over time.
Perhaps the most telling aspect of SEIA’s recognition is what it says about the firm’s approach to client relationships at their most human moments. When markets grow turbulent and anxiety rises, the firm’s advisors are trained not simply to reassure but to slow decisions down, provide context, and gently reinforce the long-term plans when they are needed most.
In an era when wealth management is under pressure to automate, commoditize, and digitize, SEIA’s positioning within the wealth management landscape rests on something more analog: the steady presence of people who know their clients well, show up consistently, and take the responsibility of guiding others seriously.
Jared Chase adds, “Expectations are high, as is support. There is a shared understanding that we are building something meant to last, both for clients and within the firm.”
The firm’s investment approach, while secondary to its broader wealth management mandate, remains a key component of its process. In the past year across 2025, SEIA deployed structured notes; employed concentrated stock solutions, including long-short strategies and option collars; and leaned into conviction-driven individual stock selection through its internal investment management team – a combination utilized by the firm during a volatile market environment.
What further distinguishes SEIA from many of its peers is not only a structural choice but also a cultural one. A significant portion of the firm’s advisors began their careers at SEIA itself, advancing through a formal development track that emphasizes mentorship and shared responsibility. Long tenures are common, and turnover is relatively low.
Leadership at the firm has reinforced this culture through deliberate decision-making, consistently prioritizing infrastructure, governance, and people over rapid expansion. The result is an organization that has man aged to scale while maintaining a consistent, coherent client experience.
“We are not built around individual advisors; we are built around teams”
Brian Holmes, Team Holmes – Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC
