Find Out What My Clients Think About My Work

Sean Harding. Owner at Spirit Bear Coffee Co-Owner at Spirit Bear Coffee Co.

Mike Campol and myself have worked on numerous projects. I highly recommend Mike when it comes to consulting with different levels of government. Seeing the project to the end is the most crucial aspect of the project. Mike will be there to shake your hand.

Shannan Schimmelmann (Roberts), MBA, Co-Author of Self Love Elevated, Amazon Bestseller

It’s rare that you come across someone with Mike’s depth of experience in economic and business development, land development on reserve, and a focus on several sectors including construction, tourism, hospitality, and recreation. I have had the pleasure of working with Mike for the past 5-6 years with several different organizations.

Mike expertly filled the roles of partnership and business development, project, and operations management. I was always impressed by Mike’s ability to evaluate a business opportunity, understand the risks, simplify the options available, and recommend a course of action for leadership.

No matter how tense a meeting was, Mike made sure everyone was respectful and left with a smile. Mike is very connected within the Okanagan business community. He would be an asset and valuable advisor to any team.

Gina MacKay, MCIP, RPPGina MacKay, MCIP, RPP· Director of Planning and Development at Town of Osoyoos

I had the good fortune of first meeting Mr. Campol when he was an elected official at the Town of Osoyoos. Mike always conducted himself professionally and made an extra effort to ensure he thoroughly understood the matters being presented to Town Council. Since then, I have continued to been able to work with Mike in his capacity with the Osoyoos Indian Band. With his varied skill set and genuine interest in the communities he works with I can without doubt, make a positive recommendation for Mike. He would be a great asset to any organization.

Kelly Mercer· Director of Operations, Town of Oliver

I have had the pleasure of working closely with Mike Campol for the past 5 years in many different roles. Mike is a highly adaptable and organized leader; he is always willing to take a hands-on approach to problem-solving. During his tenure as Chief Operating Officer for Osoyoos Indian Band. Mike has been an immense asset, bringing creative solutions to complex problems and fostering new relationships.

Mike is a visionary leader with an exceptional ability to bring the most out of his team. His ability to look at the big picture, combined with his proactive and collaborative management style makes Mike a pleasure to work with. His organizational skills allow him to ensure that the organization’s resources are utilized optimally and that teams are held accountable for their goals.

In addition, Mike is well-regarded by both staff and community. He has a positive attitude and he listens closely to people’s needs and concerns. He shows a genuine interest in creating a culturally appropriate environment.

It has been a pleasure to work alongside Mike Campol for the past 5 years, and I highly recommend him for any leadership role. With his comprehensive skillset and good nature, he is a valuable asset to any organization.

Ryan Moraes, P.L.ENG.· Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager

I had the pleasure to work alongside Mike with my time at Inera. Not only was Mike a pleasure to work with but he was well organized and had a passion for success. He has the ability to put together an overall big picture and use the resources provided to him to achieve that big picture. It was a pleasure to work alongside him and I hope to work alongside him in the near future.

Robert Rausch· Owner, Wakepilot; Air Canada Captain.

I have worked with Mike in his role as Town Councillor, as COO for the OIB, and as a fellow Board member at Destination Osoyoos for over a decade.

It is hard to describe the breadth and depth of Mike's skillset without sounding hyperbolic. There just aren't enough superlatives to do him justice. He is an immensely capable and adaptable leader and he does it with humility, humour, care, and class.

Dawn Michelle Russell· Indigenous syilx communicator with a passion for exercising my rights while living up to my responsibilities.

It is always a pleasure to work with Mike. His boundless energy contributes to the momentum of any project.

Barry Romanko . Former CAO, Town of Osoyoos

Mike has a forward thinking leadership style that is respectful and sensitive to the diverse needs and views of community. A leader that is is prepared to enter into the "tough conversations" knowing that a healthy exchange of diverse opinions will ultimately result in a shared success.

Dave Keeler· Director of Operations, Vintage Hospitality Management Ltd.

Mike is someone I truly enjoy working with ! He has the skills, knowledge and personality that can adapt to any environment or role. A creative approach to looking for solutions combines with a strong grasp of strategic thinking makes Mike a strong leader. Respect, Integrity and a high altitude vision are key factors to Mike's success.

Veronica Vinge· Building Successful Non-Profit Organizations.

I had the pleasure of working with Mike on the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce. Mike's ability to elevate issues to think about them from a strategic perspective enabled our team to focus on the big picture and not get lost in / distracted by the details. His passion for community, for developing exceptional places in which to live, work and play, is at the forefront of everything he does.

Cameron Bissonnette· Osoyoos & Kingsgate Duty Free Shops. Bissonnette Investments Ltd. Sonora Spirits Co.

I've had the pleasure of working with Mike for the last couple of years on Spirit of the Game Society, which he and his wife Becky started. And I also was able to follow him as a professional when he was a Councilor of my hometown, Osoyoos. Mike is a very selfless individual who understands that strong communities are built through collaboration by drawing on the strengths of its members.

I was always impressed by Mike's abilities to break down fairly complicated ideas into easily manageable pieces.

I hope that I have the opportunity to work with Mike again in the future.

Brock Jackson· Morning Show Host/Account Executive at Bell Media

Over the last several years I've had the opportunity to work with Mike on several projects.

He is a very dedicated and committed man, who is a true professional.

We've worked together on projects for Spirit Ridge, the Town of Osoyoos, Area 27 and more.

Mike also chairs the board for Spirit of the Game Society. SOTG is local non-profit that raises funds to help kids from families in Osoyoos and Oliver, get into sports, activities and leadership opportunities, despite a family's financial restrictions. I'm proud to sit on the board of this organization and have Mike as our chair.

He's not afraid to speak his mind, which in this day and age, takes great conviction and confidence. It's something I very much appreciate.

Greg Sol. Chief Executive Officer at Osoyoos Credit Union

I had the pleasure of working with Mike for several years at OCU, where he served as a director. During his tenure, Mike brought valuable thoughts, experiences, along with insightful questions and ideas to the board of directors meetings. He has a proven record of being someone who can bring people together for a common goal. Mike is also a strong supporter of the community and has been involved in many initiatives that have made a positive impact to the South Okanagan area.

It is with regret that we bid farewell to Mike as he moves back to Ontario. He will be missed as a director with OCU and as a valuable member of our local community, but I am confident that he will continue to make a positive impact wherever he goes.

Joanne Muirhead

Mike has volunteered hundreds of hours to our local communities. He is a great communicator and can cut through the noise to get to the heart of a matter, and succinctly and thoughtfully respond. Integrity is Mike's middle name and his leadership skills follow suit. I've had the pleasure of working with Mike on various Boards and Committees and always appreciate his calm, easygoing manner and insightful comments. He listens and understands before he speaks., and has a great sense of humour. I highly recommend Mike as he will add value to any business or organization.

Gerald Davis. Director of Community Services at Town of Osoyoos

I have known Mike for several years and during that time I have worked closely with him in my role as a senior manager with the Town of Osoyoos. Mike is well spoken and is always prepared to answer questions and take a leadership role in difficult situations. Mike had a sincere appreciation for the community and always took the time to understand and appreciate the many challenges that he was presented. He also took the time to support new ventures in recreation and was cognizant of the many roadblocks that each one presented. Rather than complain Mike always brought solutions to the table and wanted to show that there was always more than one way to move forward. He is a consummate professional and I enjoyed our interactions over the years. I was especially impressed with Mike supporting and getting involved with our Accessibility Committee. As the General Manager at Osoyoos Indian Band, his leadership and support solidified the project as we moved towards a barrier free community.

Mykaela Coty-Scholl· Corporate Event Manager at Area 27 (South Okanagan Motorsports Corporation)

I've had the pleasure of working with Mike during his time as Director of Operations and Board Consultant with Spirit Ridge at NK'MIP Resort. One of Mike's greatest strengths is problem-solving in high stress situations, time and time again his input and expertise has added invaluable support to the team to diffuse situations and find solutions quickly.

Mike has also demonstrated amazing leadership qualities. He has a knack for positive reinforcement, bringing people together, and boosting morale. Time and time again he has provided the support and encouragement individuals on our team needed, allowing them to to step up and achieve some of their own professional growth goals. He is easy to work with, hard working, strategic, and is a great asset to any team!

Roland Schmidt· President at Schmidt Bros. Mechanical Ltd.

As a member of the Board at Spirit Ridge Home Owners Association, I have had the pleasure of working with Mike, over the past five years, in various roles. Those included: Consultant to the Board, General Manager, Property Manager and various other tasks as required to keep the resort running smoothly during an extremely difficult transitional period. Mike is very well connected in the community and is highly respected. He has a strong work ethic and will do what it takes to get the job done, on time and on budget. He has excellent people skills and is very approachable, he seems to have unlimited energy. He is very loyal to his team and will take a bullet for any one of them.

Glenn Fawcett· Award-winning Entrepreneur, Winery and Business Consultant.

Mike is a very positive, "can-do" visionary pertaining to setting up strategic partnerships. He has the ability to create win-win relationships and brings a lot of fresh thinking to the table.

Rick Gannon· Member of the Board at Vitality

Mike is a well-rounded, solid, and experienced senior leader in the hospitality industry. He is results-oriented, a business "builder", with leadership capabilities.....reliable and trustworthy.

Holly Husel· Owner, Strategist at Essence Creative

Mike worked with our Board at the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce to ensure that all of our events were a huge success. I have the opportunity to experience Mike's excellent work ethic in business but I also got to see him build relationships in the community to create outstanding events and partnerships.

Troy Lucas· Hospitality Consultant

Mike Campol is a detailed, guest driven asset to any operation. His attention to bottom-line is second to one. And that is 'the guest'. He understands what comes in the front door dictates the costs of what comes in the back door. Professional, focussed and family. Mike understands today's work force and how to apply his experience to maximize efficiency.

Curt Jansen· President, Real West Group

Mike Campol is a brilliant strategic thinker, planner, and motivator. He has that rare combination of organization skills and people skills that make him a natural leader. Mike's a master at budgeting, communicating and implementing systems with the discipline to analyze results on an ongoing basis, always striving to get better. He's a big picture thinker that can balance a plate full of responsibilities and challenges effortlessly, while working tirelessly towards a goal. Mike's diverse skill set gives him the ability to rise to 30,000 ft and see the big picture and then come back to ground level and motivate a team to achieve great things while giving the credit to everyone around him...the sign of a great leader. Mike can lead an organization to success, but more importantly Mike is a loyal and outstanding person, a great husband and a wonderful father with a great sense of humour that can brighten anyone's day.

Rob MacGregor· Business Procurement at Electrum Charging Solutions Inc.

Mike is an approachable, people oriented leader. He is open to new ideas and has the position and strategic vision to champion projects through his business matrix. I have found Mike very friendly to deal with - always taking time out of his busy day to hold an unscheduled meeting, making others feel that they are important contributors.