14 'Executives' Jumped into the freezing cold water to help raise money as part of the Food Bank Challenge!

The Harbour Hop took place yesterday (November 23rd) at the Fisherman's Wharf where 14 local tech-sector executives Executives jumped into the harbour as part of their company’s fundraising efforts for the annual Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC) Food Bank Challenge.

Participants gathered donations internally, as well as from “friends” outside the company, who were eager to see company leaders get soaked.

The 4th annual Harbour Hop -- hosted by Contech Enterprises has raised a total of $13,500 -- the donation will be made to Mustard Seed. The 'Hop' was followed by a delicious BBQ lunch organized by Contech Enterprises. The proceeds from the BBQ lunch will also go to Mustard Seed.

VIATeC would like to recognize the executives that made this event successful and fun to watch for the spectators:

Scott Philips (CEO of StarFish Medical)
Kane Kilbey (Associate VP, Human Resources - UVic)
Barbara Hogan (Manager of Organization Development & Learning Services - UVic)
Jolie Wist (HR Consultant - UVic)
Dennis Fimrite (President - Victoria Real Estate Board)
Tim Ayres (Director - Victoria Real Estate Board)
Clare Malcolmson (Learning & Development Coordinator - UVic)
Adam Azad (VP, Business Development - PC Helpline Computer Support)
Tony Dellaviola (Acting VP, BC Region - CGI)
Mia Maki (Principal, Quimper Consulting and Senior Instructor, Entrepreneurship Team, UVic)
Mark Grambart (President and CEO - Contech Enterprises)
Allen Spigelman (VP, Sales and Marketing - Contech Enterprises)
Dave Raddick (CFO - Contech Enterprises)
Marianne Hooper (Director of Innovation, Engineering, and Mid Market Sales -Contech Enterprises)