Meet Steve

Steve Thomson has been a leader for most of his life. Here is a snapshot of Steve’s accomplished career in and around political and community life.

Professional Career

Research Officer and Administrator, BC Federation of Agriculture
Director, BC Ministry of Agriculture
Assistant General Manager, BC Federation of Agriculture
General Manager, BC Fruit Growers Association
Small Business Owner, Greenaway Thomson Communications Ltd.
Executive Director, BC Agriculture Council

Volunteer Positions

Chair, Kelowna Chamber of Commerce
Chair, BC Chamber of Commerce
Director, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Chair, BC Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors
Board of Directors, Kelowna Museum
Board of Directors, Okanagan Innovation Fund

Steve was born and raised in the Kelowna-Mission area. He is a graduate of Kelowna Secondary school, where he was Student of the Year: Combined Academics and Athletics.

After high-school, Steve received his Bachelor of Science from University of Victoria, majoring in Geography and Resource Management. Steve has a great love for sports and played on the Canadian National Rugby Team.

Steve is a husband, father and grandfather. He is married to Brenda, has three children and is the grandfather of five.