Luke Stack Information

Luke was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Upon graduation from The University of Calgary in 1980, Luke began his business career with Xerox Canada Inc. After relocating to the Okanagan, Luke joined Business World Computer Center. Luke held the positions of Controller and Branch Manager. Business World, and its associated group of companies, supplied office products, photocopiers, computer equipment and service throughout the Interior of B.C. Luke and Anne's motivation to assist single parents in need of affordable housing was the catalyst for the inception of a housing society called the Society of Hope in 1989. In the early years work with the Society was on a part-time basis. Since its inception; however, the Society has realized significant growth in affordable short-term, family and seniors housing. The Society now manages 12 developments providing 356 housing units to the Central Okanagan. The Society of Hope continues to grow with the addition of the new 72 unit Apple Valley Senior's Housing project on Benvoulin Court. 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 jazz and swing. He plays trumpet for the Lake Country Big Band. This is a 20 piece Big Band that plays for many fund raising events throughout the Central Okanagan. He is an avid bicycle rider and enjoys the simple pleasures of the great outdoors of Super Natural British Columbia.