Alumnus returns to OC as VP
Curtis Morcom left Okanagan University College with a business administration degree in 2004. He will return in August as Okanagan College’s vice-president of employee and corporate services.
Morcom, a chartered professional accountant, graduated from OUC’s bachelor of business administration with honours the year before OUC split to form Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan.
Morcom said the learner-centred educational programming and practical work co-op experience gained while at OUC has left him with an abiding respect for the college, its programs and deep community partnerships.
“I have watched over the past years and am very impressed by how the college has grown and integrated with the communities it serves,” said Morcom. “And, of course, I am always proud to tell people I received my BBA from OUC.”
The business administration program has carried on as one of Okanagan College’s two degree programs.
“Curtis’ experience in the public and private sectors, as well as a demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, convinced us he would be a great fit with the college,” said Okanagan College president Jim Hamilton.
“Our search for the position drew applicants from across the country, but it was fortunate that we found the best candidate in Kelowna, and even more remarkable that we can count him as an alumnus.”
Since 2010, Morcom has been director of integrated planning and chief budget officer at UBC Okanagan and also recently served as a member of the UBC Board of Governors.
Morcom has more than 20 years of senior management experience across a range of industries including, education, health, professional services, leasing and land development.
At age 21, Morcom was the youngest person to be awarded a franchise agreement of a leading national retailer.
By the age of 25, Morcom oversaw operations of 26 retail locations throughout Manitoba.
Morcom has also obtained a chartered director (C.Dir) designation through McMaster University and the Conference Board of Canada.
Morcom and his family have called the Okanagan home for the past 17 years.
“I’m really looking forward to working with the entire team at the college,” said Morcom.
“They have accomplished many remarkable things and have established a great reputation within the region and nationally since I finished my degree. – Special to The Daily Courier