The Team

Spectra Venue Management OVG360-managed

The Oak View Group manages the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) and its surrounding buildings: the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre,
OHS Training Centre and Memorial Arena. Together, the OVG360-managed buildings, make the SOEC Complex.

SOEC Department Leaders:

Dean Clarke
General Manager and Regional VP of OVG360 Canada. Responsible for overseeing OVG360’s Business Development in Western Canada, day-to-day operations, and all bookings for the 5,000-seat SOEC and 60,000-square-foot Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Also oversees a 400-seat community rink in the OHS Training Centre and the 2,000-seat historic Memorial Arena.

Kevin Webb
Assistant General Manager

JJ Straker
Director of Operations

Carla Seddon
Director of Corporate Partnerships

Kevan Scott
Director of Marketing

Paul Johnston
Director of Food and Beverage

Matthew Quick
Box Office Manager

Alysha Forrest
Director of Events