A former health minister and mayor of Kamloops officially has a new gig.
The BC Care Providers Association announced today that they had named Terry Lake as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer.
“Following a rigorous search, the board of directors is proud to announce the appointment of Terry Lake as CEO of BC Care Providers Association and our operating arm EngAge BC,” said board president Aly Devji. “Through our process, it became clear to the board that Terry’s impressive combination of public and private sector accomplishments, leadership skills and strategic thinking make him an excellent fit and the right choice to lead BCCPA and EngAge BC at the most important time in our 43-year history.”
In addition to being BC's Minister of Health from 2013 to 2017, Lake also served two terms as an MLA in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo. He spent time as a professor at TRU, educating students on Animal Health Technology in the School of Business and Economics.
“I am very excited to join BC Care Providers Association and EngAge BC as CEO,” said Lake. “BCCPA is an organization that I have worked with before, and I have watched it grow into an important force in B.C. and across Canada in the area of seniors' health and housing. In particular, during the pandemic, BCCPA has provided decisive leadership to help keep residents and staff in our care homes and independent living sites safe.”
Lake is set to succeed acting CEO Mike Klassen. His first day will be on Sept. 8.
