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Meet Chris! Chris is originally from Prince Rupert and has called Kelowna home on and off since 2003!
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kelowna?
I am born in Prince Rupert, B.C where the sun does not shine. I moved to Kelowna 2003 and have been here back and forth ever since.
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
There are a few great options, it is between my life partner and best friend Jessica Lake and my Grand Mother who raised me as a child. They are both very similar in qualities Honest, loyal, Respectful, compassionate and truly generous to others.
What is your favourite local store in Kelowna and why?
Formosa Cafe
Describe yourself in one word.
Self-Driven
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Bali
What is your favourite activity in Kelowna?
Biking, hiking and hitting up the basketball court.
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Walking into a street pole while texting on the phone.
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
The most inspiring thing is to see my grandmother survive after a near death experience. She was in comma with lung failure 10+ years ago and now she still living enjoying the views of Sydney, Victoria each and everyday.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Family time and camping with my parents, brothers and grandmother. During one of our camping trips, I was 8 years old and I ran down to the beach area, where I saw a pond full of humpback fish spawning. I had no clue and jumped in the pond and started grabbing the fish by my hand and throwing them on the beach, until my dad ran down and said "leave the fish, those are not good to eat" I felt bad and grabbed the fish and put them back in the pond to fishing their spawning, with a look of disappointment.
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I truly believe in giving back to the community in any way possible. I am advantageous basketball junkie, who enjoys teaching kids, passing on knowledge and running kids camps. This year I was part of a local charity that organized basketball camps for children in the filipino community.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
The homeless crisis, where we need to give them resources, programs, facilities for them to progress.
Where would you sneak away to in Kelowna to spend some time alone?
I do enjoy a casual bike ride downtown to the beach and along Abbott Street.
Where would you like to see positive change in Kelowna and why?
The obvious in my eyes is the homeless community that has increased in the city of Kelowna. Since I have moved to kelowna in 2003, their has been a dramatic increase in numbers and crimes in the kelowna area. I truly believe, we as a community need to create a greater awareness of this situation and develop short-term and long-term housing placements, to have the resources for a greater stability.
What do you think makes Kelowna great?
The community, diversity and mixed land use.
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
I would like to start my own family with Wife and Kids.
Travel the world more with my beautiful girlfriend Jessica Lake.
In my Real Estate Career, I am planning to create a foundation for individuals in need.
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I graduated with a Chemistry and Math Degree, worked for Natural Factors.
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
I do have Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedln, but face to face for a coffee is more natural for me!
What is the name of your business/organization?
Chris Veale - Professional Real Estate
Why did you get into/start this business?
Naturally it stems from when i was a kid watching HGTV network Real Estate Shows with my buddies. I knew that it was something I could be passionate about, enjoy on a daily basis and challenge myself on growing as a professional Okanagan Realtor.
What is the goal of your business?
To educate, inform and provide better customer service to my clients, who are making the biggest financial decision in their lives.
What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Finding a balance between work and life.
If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
No! I am very grateful and proud of who I am and what I have accomplished in life.
What do you always find yourself saying?
"Never expect activity as achievement"
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Be true to yourself, accept of others and love unconditionally.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
I would enjoy my day with my loving father, who has been their since I was a child loving me unconditionally.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Support the community and give back to maintain the community and it people who invested in this town from the beginning.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Great question and I would have say the time I left canada to work on a cruise ship for 7 years and leave everything I knew behind.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Krysten Janzen - Young professional who has tremendous spirit and is simply a wonderful human being.
My choice for the KelownaNow In Focus spotlight is:
Krysten Janzen
Some general comments I would like to share are:
I want to thank KelownaNow for this opportunity and have the ability to share my story. If you are ever in need for Real Estate Advice or just want to have a cup of coffee and chat, reach out to me anytime. Have a great winter and enjoy the slopes...
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