Ingrid Epp has joined The Reach Gallery Museum as director of development.

"I was involved in the early planning of The Reach as a community member and I look forward to working with the board, staff and community to ensure that The Reach continues to grow and be successful," said Epp, who's been actively involved in the Abbotsford corporate community since 1993, when she moved from Calgary and joined the Chamber of Commerce.

In 2002 she became executive director of the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association and was there until 2010; then was manager of guest experiences at the Bakerview EcoDairy Learning Centre in Abbotsford.

Epp has extensive special event, fundraising, public relations and community-building experience. She started her position at The Reach on Jan. 15.