Contact Information:

• E-mail: hooperbowen@gmail.com
• Phone: 778-773-1122

Personal statement:

 

Bowen Island has been a wonderful place to live, work and raise my children. Bowen offers residents a compelling vision of small community – friendly, active, supportive, engaged and passionate about our rural way of life set in a spectacular coastal fjord. I’m running for Municipal Councilor to support these attributes.

 

Bowen is our community – let’s put our hearts into it.

 

Personal bits:

• 48 years old
• Married (Pamela Matthews), three children - Robyn (20), John (18), & River (4)
• Bowen resident since 1990, Vancouver (1979-1990) and Ontario/Africa/Yukon/BC (1960-1979)
• Community interests:performing arts, youth education & sports, land conservation
• Personal interests: music, hiking, camping, boating
• UBC educated: B.Sc. (1984) & MBA (1989)
• Registered P.Geo., FGAC & LEED Accredited Professional

An experienced, professional businessman:

• Co-founder & CEO of Canadian Bioenergy Corporation (2005 – present)
• Executive (1989–1996) & Consultant (1996–2005)
• Experience in leadership, growth, finance, strategic planning & prudent fiscal management

 .. with a heart for the Bowen community:

 

Arts   

• Bowen Island Music Association - concerts & coffee houses (1997–2006)
• Endangered Species Show (7), Howe Sounds Music Festival (2)

 Community

• Cape Roger Curtis conservation advocacy (2003 – present)
• Steering Committee – Official Community Plan Review (1992-93)

 

Education       

• IPS – board member & active volunteer (1996-2005)
• BICS – ACE BC Award (1998-1999)

 

Recreation

• Soccer coach (1996–2002)
• Ultimate coach or volunteer (1996–2005)

*The above noted information has been provided by the candidate and does not represent the views of Bowen Island Municipality.

Nomination Documents:

• Declaration by Candidate
• Nomination Document