Leo Gebert
Leo Gebert on the right and his brother Andy Gebert, wine tasting in the vineyard.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has appointed Leo Gebert to the Agricultural Advisory Commission. He will serve a three-year term through August 2019.
The Agricultural Advisory Commission provides advice to the Regional Board, other commissions and staff regarding agricultural issues and the potential impact of land use and planning decisions on agriculture.
Leo Gebert is the President and Owner/Operator of St. Hubertus Vineyard. He is also a past Director of the BC Grape Grower Association, BC Grape Marketing Board and BC Wine Institute, a past member and chair of the Agriculture Advisory Commission- City of Kelowna (until 2014), and Director of the BC Wine and Grape Council.
The Agricultural Advisory Commission (AAC) provides advice to the Board, other commissions and staff regarding agricultural issues and the potential impact of planning decisions on agriculture.
All Commission members are volunteers and are appointed by the Regional Board. In accordance with the AAC Terms of Reference, membership shall consist of three to seven voting members. Currently, the AAC has three members with one membership term expiring in late 2016 with no option of renewal.