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June 2020 – Thirty Under 30 | Invest in BC Special Report

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32 BCBUSINESS JUNE 2020 FROM LEFT: COURTESY OF THE SUNDAY SERVICE; RALPH BOWER/VANCOUVER SUN leadership at UBC Sauder School of Business and the Smith School of Busi- ness at Queen's University, respectively. Today, he and his wife, Rebecca Sterritt, run Kreekspeak Business Solu- tions, which consists of two halves. The first part of that is working with executive teams of mid-to- large sized organizations on strategic planning. To that end, Kreek has partnered with Richmond- based MTU Maintenance Canada, an engine rebuild- ing service. "We're taking three separate facilities and merging them into one," he says. "It's a mas- sive operation." The other half of the company's business involves him going to conferences around the globe, delivering keynote addresses and training for professionals. "We usu- ally focus on the topics of leadership, teamwork and change management," says Kreek, who counts BC Hydro and Bell Media among his clients. He's incorporated many of the concepts he speaks to in those sessions into his bestselling book, The Responsibility Ethic: 12 Strategies Exceptional Peo- ple Use to Do the Work and Make Success Happen. There's also Ergo Eco Solutions, a Duncan-based social enterprise focus- ing on production and distribution of petroleum- replacing, sustainable products that Kreek co- founded and sits on the board of. So he has a lot to talk about when running up Mount Doug. "It's com- munity, good networking and a good way to just carve out the time to do a weekend activity," Kreek maintains. "We also have young families, and that takes a lot of dedication and commitment to make sure the kiddos are being raised properly." To that end, Kreek still gets out in the boat from time to time, setting and picking up crab traps with his three kids—"it's a great way to connect with them." He also tries to go camping with his fam- ily on the weekend when possible. Of course, he also has a rowing machine and other workout equipment wait- ing for him in his garage. "I've got logs and rocks and chains, tires, chin-up bars, dip bars, random pieces of equipment. So I can go out there with the kids, and they can go in the backyard and play while I get some lifts in," says Kreek, who comes in at 6'3" and well over 200 pounds. He also makes time to go to a couple of regattas a year, usually in San Diego and Boston. At those, he'll hop in the boat with some ex-Olympians. "We stay relatively fit. It's nice to get a good bomb down the course, get the burn in," he says, his deep voice turning to a booming laugh. "You're not as fit as you were, but it still hurts just as much." • A F T E R HO U R S SLAP SHOTS While the real deal is sidelined for safety, the Polygon Gallery chronicles local hockey with its online exhibit The Canucks: A Photo History of Vancouver's Team. From black-and-white huddles to yellowing player cards to full-colour snapshots, this collection provides an intimate look at the franchise and its manage- ment and fans from the 1950s onward. At thepolygon.ca LAUGH-IN Internationally acclaimed Vancouver comedy troupe The Sun- day Service hasn't cancelled a show in 15 years, and even a pandemic can't stop this chuckle train. Improvisers Ryan Beil, Caitlin Howden, Kevin Lee, Aaron Read and Taz VanRas- sel, along with musical director Emmett Hall, are streaming weekly. Sundays at 9 p.m. on YouTube; pay what you can • Over the years, Employee Benefits have remained relatively unchanged while employee needs have shifted dramatically. Employee Benefits are evolving. Are you? Time to catch up? Maximizing Employee Benefits requires rethinking the traditional. Today's needs are diverse and require flexibility and inclusion. Every organization is different. Shouldn't your employee benefits plan support your unique needs? 104–6351 197 Street Langley, BC V2Y 1X8 OFFICE 604.888.4521 TOLL-FREE 1.877.777.5552 ascensionbenefits.com

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