J.E. Anderson and Associates, the Island’s oldest homegrown land surveying and engineering firm, has opened an office in Campbell River. The company said its fourth office location is positioned to better serve the Comox Valley and North Island, where the company sees business potential, particularly as the demand for housing continues to grow.
“We’re seeing the population increase all along Vancouver Island as the region attracts young families, as well as retiring baby boomers from across Canada,” said Jeff Tomlinson, partner and manager. “We look forward to meeting and forming relationships with developers, First Nations, government bodies, regulators and others located in the North Island region.”
J.E. Anderson’s Campbell River office will see some familiar faces, in addition to new staff.
J.E. Anderson also announced a donation of $1,000 to help kick-off fundraising for the Campbell River Salmon Foundation, becoming a sponsor of the foundation’s 11th annual dinner and auction in March.
J.E. Anderson and Associates launched in 1959 in Victoria with six employees. It has since expanded to include offices in Nanaimo, Parksville and now Campbell River with a staff of about 60 civil engineers, surveyors and technicians. Projects range from single-lot subdivisions to multi-year phased developments, forestry, First Nations land claims surveys and municipal infrastructure.
New manager for Sooke Harbour Resort and Marina
True Key Hotels and Resorts has named Sheri Madill general manager of Sooke Harbour Resort and Marina. Madill was previously front-desk supervisor and she’s been at the hotel for five years. Before joining the Sooke resort, Madill had a career in retail management and as a provincial employee working in litigation and finance.
Partnership provides mediation services
Amy Robertson (divorce, family and workplace mediator) has partnered with Rebecca Alleyne (divorce and family lawyer-mediator) to offer clients mediation services and a neutral space at 201-1842 Oak Bay Ave.
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New tourism CEO for Kelowna
Tourism Kelowna has named Lisanne Ballantyne as its president and CEO after a search that drew about 90 applications from across Canada. Ballantyne is a seasoned executive with leadership experience that spans tourism and economic development. She will join Tourism Kelowna on Oct. 30. Most recently, Ballantyne was general manager of Edmonton’s Shaw Conference Centre. Her professional experience includes roles with Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Government of Alberta and Westerner Park Red Deer in addition to working with arts and culture, nonprofit and technology firms.
