The Hudson Bay Mountain Estates Development Team
This exceptional project has enjoyed the support and input of many people and organizations in and around Smithers who know this mountain best.
It is equally the result of an exceptional team of business leaders who have stewarded the development from vision through approval to reality. Before dreams of living in the alpine wilderness can come true, the land must be assembled, a master plan developed, zoning obtained, financing arranged and marketing programs organized. Led by President and CEO Lorne Borgal, this outstanding team has the substantial experience and expertise required to create Hudson Bay Mountain Resort and Estates.
Lorne Borgal
In the resort development and real estate worlds, Lorne Borgal is well known for his achievements as President and CEO of Whistler Mountain, Chairman of the Whistler Resort Association, and, subsequently, President and CEO of Horseshoe Resort in Ontario. With an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Lorne has also had an impressive career in business management software marketing and support. As a discriminating skier and entrepreneur, Lorne fell in love with the Hudson Bay Mountain experience—he called it the “unWhistler”—on his very first visit.
Harry Measure
Harry Measure, Principal of Harry Measure & Associates, is widely known for his expertise in planning, architecture and environmental design for destination resorts, from infrastructure planning through the approval process. In leading the development plan for Hudson Bay Mountain Estates, Harry brings a long and impressive experience that includes resort communities from Alaska to Argentina. As varied as they are, his projects always have one thing in common: a strong sense of place that is the foundation of a vibrant and successful community.
Don van der Horst
Appointed to the 20|20 Investments team for his extensive knowledge of provincial and local government land use and planning requirements, Don van der Horst, Principal of Don van der Horst Consulting Limited, plays a vital role in the development of Hudson Bay Mountain Estates. With a Masters degree in Natural Resource Management and over 20 years experience in Crown lands planning and development, Don took the lead in negotiating the master development agreement and obtaining approval of the master plan for the new community. He continues to liaise between 20|20 Investments and local and provincial governments on behalf of Hudson Bay Mountain Estates.
Laurence Turney
As a Registered Professional Biologist (R.P. Bio) and wildlife ecologist with over 23 years experience in ecology and wildlife management issues, Laurence has worked throughout British Columbia and the Northwest Territories for a variety of government and industry clients. Laurence is owner of Ardea Biological Consulting, a small resource based consulting firm that was recently acquired by AECOM, formerly Gartner Lee Limited. AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental and energy.
David A. Hughes
David, a Certified Management Consultant and Chartered Accountant, is President of David A. Hughes & Associates (DHAA), servicing the Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Industry. Holder of a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Washington, David served as an Executive Committee member on the National Prosperity Initiative —Tourism Sector and he has undertaken industry sector studies for the hotel and the alpine ski and resort sectors.
