Prince George, B.C. – Former Prince George Mayor Dan Rogers says news of Tim McEwan’s decision to resign from his post as President and CEO of Initatives Prince George came as somewhat of a surprise…

"But not totally, I suppose," says Rogers, "With his extensive experience and skills in economic development, I know that Tim’s likely in high demand and I know that positive things are in his future."

McEwan’s four years at IPG overlapped Rogers’ three-year term as mayor.  Rogers points to McEwan’s role in the investment by Fortis in downtown Prince George – purchasing the building from IPG, investing millions in the local economy and generating jobs as a recent highlight.  But he adds McEwan has been critical in forging ahead with some of the bigger, more long-term economic development projects like the light industrial park and logistics opportunities at the airport.

"Being around local government for almost 20-years," says Rogers, "I’ve worked with a number of economic development professionals and I’ve seen very few as passionate and as dedicated to their job as Tim."

"And I think that’s one of the reasons why IPG was so strong – because he had built very strong and respectful relationships in the business community.  Not only locally, but provincially, nationally and internationally.  He’s going to be missed."