Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is embarking on a new chapter with the appointment of Melissa Tesche as the incoming Executive Director and James Littley as the new Chief Operating Officer. Their oaths of office were taken at the April 1 board meeting, marking the start of a leadership transition as Dr. Anna Warwick Sears retires after 19 years of dedicated service.