Meet Our Team
Christos Vardacostas
Interim Executive Director
Jennifer Lagace
Program and Events Coordinator
Jennifer came to Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum through a career change from Mental Health and Human Services. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree, some Masters-level courses in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and experience in community outreach, group facilitation, public speaking, and community relationship building. Jennifer is a history enthusiast with a natural curiosity about the world. She loves to cultivate her many interests in her spare time and is passionate about researching a wide variety of topics. When not at work, she can be found at home with her family, which also includes a menagerie of animals.
Brian Wich
Parks Manager
Brian began his journey at the Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum as a volunteer, then became a member of the Board of Directors. He was hired on as the Parks Manager in 2014 and never looked back. Brian holds a Certificate in Advanced Electronics from BCIT. He is an active member in the Model Train community with a love for N Scale trains. When he isn’t at work, which is seldom, he loves to spend time with his family.
‘My favorite part of being at the CBCRFM is meeting people from all over the world’. When he’s not maintaining the 8-acre grounds you can find him on the museum’s 71/2-gauge Minirail, either on-site or at the many regional events we attend.
Jordyn Baratta
Front Desk
Jordyn started working at the museum as one of our summer students, and quickly became interested in staying long term. As a history lover, Jordyn is passionate about working in a museum that values and preserves important pieces of B.C. history, while also connecting with the community. When she’s not at work, she is busy completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History.
