Board of Directors

Crystal Scott (Chair/Treasurer)

Crystal Scott is the current chair of the board with Cranbrook Tourism and has been part of the organization since 2020. A true Cranbrook local—born and raised—Crystal has dedicated over 20 years to Prestige Hotels & Resorts, serving as General Manager for both Cranbrook locations. She is a proud graduate of the Tourism Management Program at the College of the Rockies and has a deep passion for both the tourism industry and her hometown community. Crystal loves being involved in shaping Cranbrook’s vibrant tourism scene and making a positive impact in the place she calls home. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family—whether they’re cheering on youth sports or making the most of summer with camping trips and beach days.

 

Heidi Romich (Vice Chair)

 

Jamie Curiston

Jamie Curiston brings 14 years of experience from Wildstone Golf Course to his new role at Cranbrook Tourism, where he aims to enhance the relationship between the local tourism sector and Cranbrook’s thriving golf industry. Growing up on Cranbrook’s golf-rich lands, Jamie is uniquely positioned to leverage his deep understanding of the area’s golf scene to boost tourism and support the economic development of the region. His passion for golf and commitment to community collaboration are set to make a significant impact on Cranbrook’s tourism landscape.

 

Breanne Lieuwen

Breanne Lieuwen was raised in Cranbrook and is currently the Vice-President and co-owner of the Cranbrook Bucks Hockey Club. Her deep-rooted passion for her community and sports drives her efforts to promote Cranbrook as a premier destination. As a mother raising her three kids in Cranbrook, Breanne is invested in our community and dedicated to fostering local growth and development. 

 

Janice Alpine

Janice Alpine is a Ktunaxa citizen from the Kootenay region and beyond.  She currently is a councillor at ʔakisq̓nuk.

 

Lynn McCreadie

 

Ron Popoff

Ron Popoff is a 3rd term Cranbrook City Councillor and appointed to the Cranbrook Tourism Board as the City Liaison. Ron and family continue to enjoy the abundance of tourism opportunities in and around Cranbrook.

 

Stephanie Wells

 

Tristen Chernove

 

Jared Teneese

 

Landon Elliot

 

Milo Milutinovic

Milutin “Milo” Milutinovic is the General Manager of the Heritage Inn Hotel and Convention Centre in Cranbrook, bringing over 20 years of experience in the global hospitality industry. He holds a Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management from John Naisbitt University in Belgrade.

Originally from the former Yugoslavia, Milo’s passion for travel and hospitality led him to work in Cyprus and Malta with Radisson Blu, and later as a Hotel Maitre’d with major cruise lines including Carnival, Windstar, and Silversea. His international experience spans all seven continents, including a 2022 expedition from the Arctic to Antarctica with the Silver Cloud team.

One of his proudest achievements was serving as Restaurant General Manager on the launch team for Silver Nova, the world’s first hybrid luxury cruise ship, where he helped establish operations for 11 restaurants and 8 kitchens over a five-year period.

Milo is known for his intuitive understanding of guest needs and believes that success in hospitality comes from leading with kindness and heart. His leadership philosophy is simple: “Be the leader you would want to lead you.”