Staff
Port Elgin Pumpkinfest is run by the Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce (SSCC). The SSCC takes care of Chamber Business, Saugeen Shores Tourism, Various Community Events (fireworks, Christmas Parades etc) & Port Elgin Pumpkinfest. Three of the SSCC staff members are dedicated to the running of Port Elgin Pumpkinfest.
Meet the Port Elgin Pumpkinfest Staff
Sally Hunt - Events Coordinator
Sally joined the Pumpkinfest Staff in August of 2006.
Sally oversees the "events team" who coordinate all events hosted by the Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce including Canada Day Fireworks, Labour Day Fireworks, Christmas Promotions, Tree-Lighting Ceremonies and Parades. You can contact Sally by email at shunt@brucetelecom.com.
Nikki Barker-Operations Assistant
Nikki joined the Pumpkinfest Staff in 2008, and has taken on the management of the Cinderella's Carriag
e Antique & Classic Car Show as well as the Events Resource Centre. Nikki has been a long time volunteer at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest and brings with her a great knowledge and passion for the festival. Her role within the SSCC also includes the maintenance of www.saugeenshores.ca, www.pumpkinfest.org and www.eventhelp.ca, as well as assisting all other departments with various projects. Nikki also coordinates the Christmas Parades. You can contact Nikki at nikki.barker@bmts.com.
Heather Lorenz-Community Relations Coordinator
Heather is new to the Pumpkinfest team
and the Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce in 2010. Heather’s background in the tourism industry and event planning will be a great help while working with the festival and in the office. Heather’s main responsibilities with Port Elgin Pumpkinfest will be organizing the non-profit organizations for fundraising and recruiting volunteers to help during the festival. Heather also manages other events run through the Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce including Canada Day, Labour Day & the Christmas Promotion. You can contact Heather at hlorenz@brucetelecom.com.