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Joel McKay accepts new role with City of Quesnel; departing Northern Development Initiative Trust

Northern Development Initiative Trust is looking for a new CEO.

The Board of Directors announced today (Thursday) Joel McKay submitted his resignation, ending an eight-year run in the role.

During his tenure, McKay more than doubled the Trusts assets under management to exceed $600 million, introduced the State of the North Economic Report in 2018 – the first report of its kind to provide a regional economic snapshot of Northern B.C among other accomplishments.

McKay has accepted the City Manager position at the City of Quesnel.

He will remain with Northern Development until the end of 2024. The recruitment process for a new CEO is in place and will be announced in the coming months.

“It’s been an honour and a privilege to work for the Trust these past 12 years. The Trust gave me the opportunity to move to Northern B.C., put down roots and start a family. It’s been an incredible adventure. While I’m saddened to depart this organization, I’m extremely proud of the work we’ve accomplished here together. The Trust has an excellent team, Board, and regional advisors. I want to thank each one of them for their support and passion. Now, onto the next adventure.”

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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