Monday, November 26, 2012

MLA: Pat Pimm - Peace River North

Thank You, Lord, for MLA: Pat Pimm.  Bless him as he serves the people of Peace River North.  You have entrusted him to represent a wealthy and prosperous part of our province.  Help him as he does his best to serve his constituents by working as an advocate and representative on their behalf.  We ask that You would bless his family and those who are closest to him throughout this holiday season.  Amen.

Pat Pimm was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for the Northeast on September 5, 2012.

First elected MLA for Peace River North in the 2009 provincial election, he also serves as the deputy whip for the government caucus.

Pat has served as the Chair of the Northern Caucus and currently sits on two Select Standing Committees: Aboriginal Affairs and Finance and Government Services. Pat has served as a member of Treasury Board.

A long-time resident of the Peace River region, Pat served twelve years as councillor for the City of Fort St. John from 1993-2005. For six years, he was chair of city hall’s Finance Committee, responsible for overseeing the municipality’s budget process.

With 25 years experience in the oil and gas industry, he was co-chair of the BC Oil and Gas Conference in 2002 and 2005, bringing together industry stakeholders to identify further strategies and opportunities for economic development in British Columbia’s northeast region. He has also served on a variety of other local community boards and committees.

Pat possesses an extensive background in the construction industry. He is president of Alpha Controls Ltd, a company that provides construction, maintenance, and electrician services for numerous projects. He is also a director and vice-president of the North Peace Construction Association.

Pat was a director of the British Columbia Golf Association and past president of the Lake Point Golf and Country Club. He is a long-time youth sports volunteer, having coached golf, hockey, and minor league fastball. He enjoys travel, curling, and playing hockey. Pat is married to Jody and the father of two daughters and two sons.

 

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