Guest: Raul Allueva (city administrator)
What is it like to run a city? Raul Allueva knows – he has to make sure that the city stays functional, whether it be fire departments, parks, safety, public works, permitting, and more. How did he get so far? To him, the answer is ironic – “don’t look too far ahead.” Focusing on the task at hand is the key, as well as being personable and learning to support others.
Society wants monopolies for certain things – mostly our utilities, such as power, natural gas, and so on. Mark Jaccard’s job is to lead a team that keeps those monopolies in check, as the CEO of the British Columbia Utilities Commission. In addition, he is a professor at Simon Fraser University in the environmental field. It’s a busy life but it was a long time coming, as someone who wanted to work in the economics part in the energy industry.
Is your money coming from legitimate sources? This is what Kevin deBruyckere’s job is at the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. He works with law enforcement to monitor and detect fraudulent activities or potential money laundering. It is not a solitary role – he also has to provide the training to front-line casino staff to recognize potential money laundering and report it. Working in law enforcement was in his blood, having a father who worked in policing; however, this was not a career he had anticipated at first, having a background in business. Coincidentally, this was something the RCMP needed, which launched his career.
What is Michael Geller’s job? To him, his role has ranged from architect to urban planner to developer to real estate consultant. Not to be outdone, he entered politics by running for Vancouver city council – after all, real estate and politics are often intertwined.
What is energy and its role in technology, government, and the private sector? That is a question that Dan Woynillowicz tries to answer in his job at Polaris Strategy + Insight. He knows that if companies want a change in government policy to succeed, they need to know how to get the messaging across – and that is where he thrives.
