About Luke Stack
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Luke was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He was raised in a large family with four brothers and two sisters. He met his wife Anne in high school and married in 1978. Upon graduation from The University of Calgary in 1980, Luke began his business career with Xerox Canada Inc. Soon thereafter, Anne and Luke decided to move to the Okanagan as a lifestyle choice. Here they met many good friends and became active in local churches. After settling in the Okanagan, Luke joined Business World Computer Center. Luke held the positions of Controller and Branch Manager during his five years with the Company. Business World, and its associated group of companies, supplied office products, photocopiers, computer equipment and service throughout the Interior and the Kootenays.Luke and his wife Anne's motivation to assist single parents in need of affordable housing was the catalyst for the inception of a society called the Society of HOPE. This non profit housing society was established in Kelowna in 1989. In the early years work with the Society was on a part-time basis; however, since its beginning the Society has realized significant growth in affordable short-term, family and seniors housing. In 2011 the Society manages 15 developments providing 487 housing units to the Central Okanagan. It is now the largest housing society in the interior of BC. The Society of HOPE's latest project is the new 72 unit Apple Valley Senior's Housing development on Benvoulin Court just south of Orchard Park Shopping Center. This project provides independent living for seniors and has a recreation center to promote social and physical well being for the residents. Luke has always believed in public service. He has invested many years in volunteer work throughout the City. He has served on numerous committees and boards including the City Advisory Planning Commission, the City of Kelowna Community Housing Needs Committee and the Kelowna General Hospital Board. For recreation Luke enjoys music, particularly trumpet, jazz and contemporary music. He is an avid bicycle rider and enjoys the simple pleasures of the great outdoors of Super Natural British Columbia.
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Heather, Anne and Luke at Simon Fraser University - Summer 2011 |
