Honourable Steve Thomson
Steve Thomson was elected to represent the riding of Kelowna-Mission on May 12, 2009. Born and raised in Kelowna, he comes from a pioneer family who continue to operate the original family farm established in 1896.
Minister Thomson is the former executive director of the BC Agriculture Council and has developed his career and experience working on behalf of British Columbia farmers and ranchers. He has served as general manager of the BC Fruit Growers’ Association and the BC Milk Producers Association.
He has served the community and province as president of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce, and has represented those organizations and others on provincial government task forces focused on red tape reduction and small business development.
He has also served as a director of the Kelowna Museum, the Okanagan Innovation Fund and the BC BioEnergy Network.
