A Few Words
About Rick de Jong
Who is Rick de Jong?
At 53 years of age, Rick de Jong is a husband, father, and grandfather. Rick has been married to Tracey for 30 years. They have two children aged 25 and 28 years old. In January 2016, Rick and Tracey were introduced to the joys of being grandparents when their first grandchild was born.
Having grown up on a small farm in the Fraser Valley, Rick enjoys spending time outdoors. Some of Rick’s favourite activities include walks along the waterfront with Tracey, hiking, and fishing.
Rick’s passion for growing things has led to a career in Agri-business spanning 32 years, working with and helping farmers grow crops. As a crop nutrition specialist and business development manager, Rick’s work experience encompasses sales, marketing, product development, product registrations, and crop technical support.
Key Accomplishments of Council During Rick’s Time in Office
During his three terms on West Kelowna Council, Rick supported numerous projects and initiatives, such as:
Rick’s Community Service Since Being Elected To Council In 2011
Since being elected to West Kelowna Council in 2011, Rick has represented West Kelowna on several boards and committees, including:
- First as an Alternate Director and then as a Director at the Central Okanagan Regional District
- A member of the Central Okanagan Regional District Economic Advisory Commission
- A member of the Kelowna Airport Advisory Committee
Rick’s Volunteer Community Service
Rick is passionate and cares about the community he calls home. West Kelowna is where Rick and Tracey raised their two children. It is the community where their grandchild is now being raised. Rick’s parents have instilled in him the importance of being involved in and of giving back to the community where one lives. Over the years, he has enjoyed being a volunteer with a variety of organizations:
- Rotary
- Westside Youth Soccer
- Central Okanagan Youth Soccer
- Big Brothers
- School Parent Advisory Councils
- West Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Committee
- Central Okanagan Area Planning Committee
Voting Information
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There have been many recent changes to the election rules and regulations governing municipal elections in BC, so we invite you to visit the Election Info – Elections BC website for more information.
Key Accomplishments of Council During Rick’s Time in Office
During his three terms on West Kelowna Council, Rick supported numerous projects and initiatives, such as: