Curtis Grad, President & CEO of Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
There’s a fresh face on the waterfront these days as Curtis Grad settles into his new position heading up the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA).
Bruce Carter, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Bruce Carter’s preference was always wings over sails, but as it worked out, it’s a desk that has become his domain. Instead of a flotilla of ships, a corps of sailors, or a squadron of jets, Carter’s “army” is 1,500 or so business owners.
Dan Gunn, Executive Director of ViaTEC
Something called “Tectoria” is advertising everywhere from Victoria International Airport to downtown parking meters and even the Canada Day “Living Flag” event on the lawn of the B.C. Legislature. Spouting cheeky slogans — “Home to 100 killer whales — and 1,500 killer apps” — it’s a branding initiative cooked up by Dan Gunn and the Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC).
Geoff Dickson, President & CEO of the Victoria Airport Authority
Geoff Dickson became the president and CEO of the Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) in January, coming over from an executive position at BC Ferries. Leaping from seas to skies was a welcome change for the 51-year-old, given his lifelong love affair with the aviation business.
Victoria Westcott, filmmaker
How do you raise $13,000 in 24 hours with no strings attached — no bankers, no credit cards … no illegal activity? Ask Victoria Westcott.
Tony Joe, RE/MAX Camosun
Tony Joe has been a realtor half his life. And, judging by the cache of decorations, awards, and accolades attached to his name, a very successful one at that.
Alison Ross, Kilshaw’s Auctioneer Ltd.
Dust off those 40-year-old stoneware dinner plates, trendsetters — pottery tableware is back. Alison Ross is seeing the signs of it at her auction house as surely as she saw the stainless steel trend of the late 1990s and the “over-the-top gilt” period before that.
Rob Gialloreto, President & CEO of Tourism Victoria
Growing up in Montreal, where every kid wanted to wear Rocket Richard’s No. 9, Rob Gialloreto was a goalie.
Isobel Mackenzie, Beacon Community Services
While everything else was turning sour in 2009, Beacon Community Services doubled its annual revenues to $54 million.
Peter Gustavson
Peter Gustavson is turning a water glass in his hand, considering ways it could be made “better”… or sold better. “You might make it easier to hold,” the 54-year-old says, his eyes suggesting perhaps a rubber grip on the side, “or change the shape here,” maybe flaring the base to hold more liquid.