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    Board of Directors

    Champions for Change

TIANS Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is composed of tourism owners,
leaders, and experts from across the province.

2026 2027 Board Slate & Member Memo
The Proposed Slate will be presented for acceptance at the TIANS Annual General Meeting on May 25, 2026.

Kevin Toth

North East Nova Scotia - TIANS Chair
President, Fox Harb’r

Kevin Toth is the President of Fox Harb’r Resort in Fox Harbour, Nova Scotia. Kevin is a veteran hospitality & resort development executive who took the reins of Fox Harb’r in... Read More

Wes Surrett

North East Nova Scotia - TIANS Past Chair
COO, Ignite Atlantic | Founder, Discover the Strait | Partner, Ellevan Services

Wes Surrett is a senior tourism and economic development leader with more than 20 years of experience as a business operator and executive across Atlantic Canada. He has led... Read More

Marie Manning

Halifax Regional Municipality - TIANS Vice Chair
VP Business Development & CCO, HIAA

Marie Manning is the Vice President of Business Development and Chief Commercial Officer with Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA). In this role, she leads a team that is... Read More

David Hovell

Industry at Large
Owner/Operator, Magic Winery Bus Limited

An Acadia University Bachelor of Business Administration graduate, David was a founding partner of Planters Equipment Limited, a John Deere agriculture and consumer equipment... Read More

John Simon

Halifax Regional Municipality - TIANS Secretary/Treasurer
President, Canadvac Travel Services, Journeys Across Canada, Hygge LifeTravel

John Simon is an experienced business professional operating in both multinational organizations and entrepreneurial start-up businesses. His work experience covers a wide range of... Read More

Darlene Grant Fiander

TIANS President / NSTHRC Executive Director

A graduate of Mount Saint Vincent University, Darlene has held senior leadership positions within the tourism industry for over 25 years. Darlene is current Chair of the Board for... Read More