Staff and Board
Staff
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Dylan Soo – Executive Director
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Dylan holds a Masters Degree in International Hotel Management and a Certificate in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management. Before joining the TIA Yukon team he was one of the longest-serving members of Northern Vision Development, being a part of the company since 2009.
Dylan has a 25-year progressive tourism career that spans all aspects of hotel and destination management. Most recently, he has prioritized building relationships with all levels of government and growing partnerships. He is also an active member of Yukon’s community and has sat on various committees and boards including the Yukon Quest, Yukon College Hospitality Steering Committee, and the Yukon Chamber of Commerce.
Julia Heiroth – Senior Coordinator, Outreach and Development julia.heiroth@tiayukon.com
Julia came to the Yukon and settled in 2015 after living and working in several northern European countries such as Germany, Sweden, Scotland, and Iceland.
With education in Cultural Anthropology and certifications in Cultural & Event Management, Julia has taken on different roles and positions throughout her career in tourism.
Julia is now the Senior Coordinator, Outreach and Development for TIA Yukon. In this role she focuses on building relationships with TIA Yukon members and stakeholders to identify, inform, and advise on challenges and opportunities for Yukon’s tourism industry.
Yuya Matoba – Junior Coordinator, Labour Market Programming yuya.matoba@tiayukon.com
Yuya Matoba first came to the Yukon in 2012, following his studies in sustainable community development and field studies in Ghana. After spending a year in the Yukon, Yuya returned to his home country of Japan to finish school and get some work experience. Yuya eventually found his way back to the Yukon after falling in love with the territory.
Yuya channeled his passion for the Yukon into his work in the tourism industry. After several years working as a tour guide, Yuya is now the Junior Coordinator, Labour Market Programming.
Executives
Chair – Tyler Rose
White Pass & Yukon Route
Vice Chair – Torsten Eder
Northern Tales
Treasurer – Benjamin Ryan
Air North, Yukon’s Airline
Secretary – Wray Morrell
Edgewater Hotel
Past Chair – Neil Hartling Canadian River Expeditions & Nahanni River Adventures
Officers
Tyler Rose Travel Services
Driving Force
Tyler Rose
Transportation
White Pass & Yukon Route
Wray Morrell
Accommodations
Edgewater Hotel
Amanda Deuling
Arts, Sports & Events
Sport Yukon
Benjamin Ryan
Food & Beverage
Air North, Yukon’s Airline
Torsten Eder
Tours & Attractions
Northern Tales
Appointed Directors
Kalin Pallett
Wilderness Tourism Association of Yukon
Jessica Young
Yukon Outfitters Association
Adam Gerle
Yukon Convention Bureau
Janna Swales
Yukon Historical & Museums Association
Brian Stethem
Klondike Visitors Association
Teena Dickson
Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association