23 Questions With The Team Behind The Foothills
July 19, 2022
Part 1: CEO Allard Ockeloen
In this series, we want you to get to know a bit more of the people behind the vision, mission and plans that are bringing The Foothills to life. It felt like a no better place to start than 23 questions with The Foothills Director & CEO Allard Ockeloen.
1: Full Name
Allard Ockeloen
2: Middle Name
Jurgen
3: Official Title
CEO/Director
4. Unofficial Title
I think it’s just ‘Allard’ unless someone tells me otherwise
5. Favourite Central Island lunch spot
Rusted Rake in Nanoose Bay, La Stella Trattoria in Nanaimo, Cuckoos in Coombs
6. Ferry or float plane
Ferry, but only for the incredible food choices
7. Wine or beer?
Wine (and damn you for making me choose..)
8. Tea or Coffee?
Tea
9. Your breakfast of choice?
Brunch at Gods Mountain Resort, in Penticton
10. Bike, hike, or climb?
Sail, hike, bike, ski (basically all of the above plus some)
11. Mac or PC?
Mac
12. Dog or Cat?
Definitely dogs
13. Favourite place to vacation on the island?
Tofino
14. What’s on your International travel list?
Portugal, Ireland, and Holland
15. Modern or craftsman style home?
Craftsman
16. Most important room in the house?
Kitchen
17. If you could only have one for your home: Pool, hot tub, or sauna?
Hot tub
18. Cook or order in?
Cook
19. Always early or run late?
Generally early
20. Favourite season?
Spring
21. Past development projects you were behind
King Edward Bay – Bowen Island
Summerside – Salt Spring Island
22. Fill in the blank - Your fav thing about The Foothills is _________
How well it’s growing up into such a desirable place to live, how much the residents love being there and the thought around how we will get to watch it unfold and grow over the coming years….(ok that is a few things).
23. Something you would be surprised to know about me is….
My favourite actor is Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso) and I like Dutch licorice in case you are ever looking for a gift for my birthday!
