About me
Charles Gord Rattray is professional forester (RPF) by training and is a graduate of the British Columbia Institute of Technology with subsequent training at Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia and Edinburgh Business School.
Gord was employed in the BC forest Industry from 1975 until 2003 working in divisional forestry and engineering and concluding his time in the industry as General Manager of the Cariboo Lumber Manufacturers Association, located in Williams Lake. Following his time in the forest industry, he established a consulting firm specializing in finance and marketing. In this capacity, he manages other non-profit organizations. Gord took on the role of Executive Director of the Manufactured Housing Association of BC from 2011 until the fall of 2023 going into semi-retirement and then was asked to return in an Acting capacity due to restructuring.
Gord lives with wife Jody in Maple Ridge and enjoys travelling as well as many other outdoor pursuits including golf, fishing and flying.