NDIT CEO, Northern Advocate, and Horror Novel Writer, Joel McKay Named New Chair of UNBC’s Board of Directors

Northern Development Initiative Trust CEO Joel McKay has been named as the new chair of the University of Northern BC’s Board of Directors.

McKay is a noted advocate for the north, who has been a provincially-appointed representative on the Board since 2020.

He also holds a Bachelor in Journalism from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and spent years as a business, tech and industry-focused journalist.

Last year, McKay published an award winning horror novel titled Wolf at the Door, and will soon be a graduate student of UNBC’s English Literature course.

His resume also includes the Don Rennie Award for Excellence in Government Communication, among numerous other honours.

Out-going Chair of two years Catherine Wishart will remain on the Board, and Vice-Chair Michael Reed will hold on to his spot.