We’re a collective of Apparel and Gear professionals united through passion and commitment to bring BC’s brand’s together to create a future that supports all our growth and sustainability goals.

Our VIsion

BECOME THE SUPER CLUSTER FOR LEADING BRANDS & TALENT IN THE PERFORMANCE APPAREL AND GEAR SPACE

Meet the team

Paul King

**Board Member**
As KenDor’s President, Paul does much more than run day-to-day operations. With authentic enthusiasm, he simultaneously heads up the global sourcing and sales teams. Paul is often the first call for many seasoned industry veterans and new designers alike trying to find anything garment related.

sarah murray

**Board Member**
Sarah is the Fashion Program Coordinator at Vancouver Community College. Over the course of her 20+ years in the industry, her mission has always been to promote, sell and teach local designers. This has been expressed in her fashion career which has included roles as publicist, sales rep, journalist, fashion show producer, and Community Liaison at Vancouver Fashion Week.

**Irina McKenzie**

**Board Member**
Irina McKenzie is a social entrepreneur and the founder of FABCYCLE, a Textile Waste Re-Use center. She is a key advocate for sustainability and the circular economy in the fashion industry, focusing on reducing textile waste and promoting innovative ways to repurpose fabric. Irina collaborates with local apparel manufacturers and fashion designers to integrate sustainable practices into business. Her work has gained significant media attention, positioning her as a leader in the social enterprise sector and making a substantial impact on the Vancouver fashion community.

Ben Christy

**Board Member**
Ben is the CEO of Precision Design Group, a full-service garment factory based in Richmond and Vancouver. Specializing in serving both local and international fashion brands, he is dedicated to providing designers and developers with a seamless journey from ideation to final production.

Lana Markelova

Board Member

Lana is the founder of La Mark Sport - activewear for women with focus on fashion and performance. Being passionate about wellbeing Lana is taking her inspiration from the outdoor activities that British Columbia offers. Having Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the World as a home for La Mark sport - Diversity is not only the key value, it is a part of the company's DNA.

Make it stand out

Board Member

Christina is the founder of Wicked Rose, a technical, Canadian-made activewear brand for women in martial arts. Wicked Rose's activewear is made in a woman-owned manufacturing company in Vancouver, and designed to heighten performance, increase comfort while training, and help women feel better represented within the sport. They utilize unique solutions - built-in compression shorts, high waistbands, and elastic - that allow for freedom of movement without having to worry about wardrobe malfunctions. Christina has her BA in International Relations from UBC, is deeply immersed in Vancouver's startup scene, and incredibly passionate about supporting the BC apparel industry. When she's not working on Wicked Rose, she can be found hanging out with her cat Coco, training Muay Thai, or cold water dipping in the ocean.