Eric Sorensen

New Penticton city manager ready to assume the reins

PENTICTON - Penticton’s new Chief Administrative Officer has been busy this week getting acquainted with city personnel and procedures as he comes out of retirement to take on the city manager’s job Eric Sorensen does not have any municipal government experience, but has an extensive background in the private sector. He was president and CEO...

Mayor discusses city’s philosophy behind new CAO hire

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton means business as it welcomes a new Chief Administrative Office to city staff. Penticton’s new city manager is coming into the office with no prior experience, but Mayor Andrew Jakubeit says he doesn’t think that will be an issue. The city announced yesterday the hiring of Eric Sorensen as...

New city manager announced for Penticton

PENTICTON - The city has finally found a permanent replacement to fill the role of city manager after the former chief administrative officer left in February. Eric Sorensen, former president and CEO of Sun-Rype Products and more recently an entrepreneur and consultant, was named the new city CAO today, July 14. Sorensen retired after working...