KELOWNA, BC– (Oct 6, 2025) –, Canadian Resort and Travel Association (CRTA), the industry-based trade association dedicated to furthering Vacation Ownership in Canada and throughout the world, announces three new members to our Board Of Directors: Teresa Knapp, President & CEO at TaraNova Vacation Club, Drew Richard, President at SPI Software, and Jonathan Stoker, Founder & CEO of VOA Worldwide.
Teresa Knapp has been a leader in the timeshare and vacation club industry since 1988. She joined TaraNova Vacation Club in 1991 as Executive Director and is currently the President and CEO. With extensive experience across all areas of vacation club operations, Teresa possesses a deep understanding of the industry and its evolving landscape.
Drew Richard is a business leader with a diverse background spanning multiple industries. In 2023, he led the acquisition of SPI Software, a then-45-year old vertical software company serving the vacation ownership industry and has since guided its strategic growth and operational success.
Jonathan Stoker is the Founder and CEO of VOA Worldwide, a pioneering company redefining post-sale engagement and portfolio management within the vacation ownership industry. With a career spanning over two decades, Jonathan has worked with some of the most respected names in hospitality, including Marriott Vacation Club, Hilton Grand Vacations, and Vidanta.
The CRTA Board of Directors consists of thought leaders from the timeshare and hospitality industry and will serve alongside existing Board Members Tara Bergeron (RCI), Michelle DuChamp (Vacatia Partner Services) Alex Glover (Shopr) Paul Mattimoe (GNEX Conferences), Christopher McGill (Interval International), and Gerardo Rioseco (Posadas), to form a board of experts with a diverse spectrum of experience and knowledge.
CRTA President and CEO, Gaetan Babin RRP, and CRTA Chairman Of The Board Warren Smith (Living Water Resorts) welcome all three new directors, and the diverse skills and ideas they bring to the CRTA board.
CRTA’s membership base consists of Resorts, Timeshares, Vacation Clubs, Developers, HOAs, Exchange Companies, Management Companies, Financial Servicing Companies, Resale Companies, Marketing Companies, Suppliers as well as other Industry Associations and Professionals who offer their services within the industry.
The trade association’s Code of Ethics is based on the highest standards in the Industry to give confidence to consumers that all listed Members have agreed to abide by its code. Travelers who go to CRTA as an assurance of Destinations offering good ethical and transparent practices result in having better experiences and positive lasting memories.
The Canadian Resort & Travel Association (CRTA) is an industry association that is dedicated to furthering the ownership-based vacation and resort development industry, both at home and abroad. The association was founded in 1980 as “The Resort Timesharing Council of Canada” in response to the public’s demand for more information about vacation ownership. Since then, CRTA has become the preeminent industry association representing all forms of Vacation Ownership in Canada. The Association is governed by an elected Board of Directors. We regularly host stimulating conferences, symposiums and committee meetings that encourage B-2-B opportunities, networking, education, and problem solving among our members. Member Services can be reached at [email protected]