Laura is the owner of Turn Here Solutions and co-owner of Swiss Skid Steer Solutions. Turn Here Solutions is a Human Resources and Strategic Planning company serving businesses both locally and nationally. Swiss Skid Steer Solutions is a family business that has been operating in the greater Kelowna area for more than 18 years. Since March of 2026 Laura has been providing leadership support to the British Columbia Wine Authority as the General Manager on a part-time basis.

As an active member of her local business community Laura is very aware of the challenges facing businesses today and strives to help new and existing businesses develop and expand. Laura is the current Chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce and Director with the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation.

She is a Past President of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, past Vice-Chair & Treasurer of the British Columbia Wine Authority, and a past Chair with KCR Community Resources. Laura spent 6 years on the CPHRBC & Yukon Board of Directors recently completing her term serving her professional designation.

For 18 years Laura worked as a Professor, Chair, and Associate Dean with Okanagan College in both their Business and Science & Technology portfolios. During this time she was involved in developing new programs, hiring great professors, and teaching and coaching many outstanding students.

Laura has a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management and is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). She has been married to her husband Thomas for 38 years and supports his successful small business. They have two adult children and enjoy an active Okanagan lifestyle.