Former Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain one of two new appointments to the Prince Rupert Port Authority Board of Directors

The Prince Rupert Port Authority has announced the two newest members  of their Board of Directors, wth an accomplished businesswoman and a former municipal politician now set to join the collective come May.

Announced as new Directors by the PRPA today were Hilary Cassady and Lee Brain.

The Port provided for the official synopsis of their previous work as part of today' information release.

Ms. Cassady is a User Appointee, selected in consultation with the Port User Nominating Committee. Ms. Cassady has an extensive corporate background, having served in executive and senior roles for Danone in Asia and Europe, as well as Bentall Kennedy and QuadReal Property Group in Canada. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant with an MBA from the Ivey School of Business at Western University and an ICD.D designation from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. She also currently sits on multiple Boards of Directors, including the British Columbia Lottery Corporation where she was formerly the Chair of the Human Resource committee. Her three-year term commenced March 25th, 2024. 

Mr. Brain is a Municipal Appointee and was selected by the City of Prince Rupert and District of Port Edward. He previously served as Mayor of the City of Prince Rupert for two-consecutive terms and currently works as a facilitator, mediator, and community engagement specialist. Mr. Brain completed the Undergraduate Semester in Dialogue Facilitation & Mediation program, in addition to a Certificate in Innovative Leadership, at Simon Fraser University. His three-year term commences May 1st, 2024.

The Former Prince Rupert Mayor will replace John Farrell who served as the municipal member of the board from 2015 until this month. 

He was appointed as part of the process for the District of Port Edward and the Prince Rupert City Council that was led by Mr. Brain at the time.

Shaun Stevenson, PRPA President and CEO noted of the local roots for both the newest members.

“On behalf of our staff, I congratulate and welcome Hilary and Lee, Both were born and raised in Prince Rupert, and each bring unique experience and skills to PRPA’s Board of Directors as we continue to activate the port’s ambitious growth plan to strengthen its role as an economic engine for the community, region, and all of Canada.”

You can review the compensation package and other background towards the post for the new Board appointees here. 

The City of Prince Rupert and District of Port Edward began their quest for their nominee back in February. That process did not include the release of a list of those under consideration for the post.

The announcement from the Port can be reviewed here.

The City of Prince Rupert has yet to share word of their appointee's placement on the Board. Though they may share word of the appointment as part of tonight's City Council session.

More notes on PRPA Developments can be reviewed here.