23 Questions With The Team Behind The Foothills

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