October 22, 2024: Islands Trust Council Appoints New Chief Administrative Officer

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October 22, 2024  2024-14-IT 
 
ISLANDS TRUST COUNCIL APPOINTS NEW CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 
 
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 ʷəŋən, METULIYE/Victoria, B.C. - Islands Trust Council is pleased to announce the hiring of Rueben Bronee as Islands 
Trust’s new Chief Administrative Officer. Bronee will replace Russ Hotsenpiller, who retired in June 2024 after more 
than eight years in the role. Julia Mobbs, Islands Trust’s Director of Administrative Services, has served as the Interim 
Chief Administrative Officer since July.   
 
“After an extensive search process via an executive search firm, I’m delighted to announce that Rueben Bronee will be 
joining us as our new Chief Administrative Officer,” said Peter Luckham, Chair of the Islands Trust Council. “Rueben is a 
trusted public sector executive. He has extensive experience leading high-profile transformation initiatives and 
providing strategic advice. We look forward to working with him as we finalize and implement our strategic plan, and 
as we carry out the preserve and protect mandate of Islands Trust.” 
 
“We also wish to provide our sincerest thanks to Julia Mobbs who stepped in as Interim Chief Administrative Officer,” 
continued Luckham. “Julia has done an excellent job as Interim Chief Administrative Officer and advanced critical 
initiatives, while also serving as Director of Administrative Services.” 
 
The Chief Administrative Officer position is the most senior staff position at Islands Trust, responsible to the Islands 
Trust Council for providing advice, and implementing Trust Council’s policies and decisions. The Chief Administrative 
Officer is also responsible for smooth delivery of daily operations and for creating a positive organizational culture. 
 
Bronee brings more than 15 years of public sector leadership experience. Most recently, Bronee was the Assistant 
Deputy Minister for Communications, Learning and Engagement with the BC Public Service Agency. Prior to that role, 
Bronee held the role of Assistant Deputy Minister/Executive Lead for Policy, Innovation and Engagement with the BC 
Public Service Agency. He has also held executive roles in the Ministries of Advanced Education, Education, and 
Citizens’ Services, and in the Office of the Premier. 
 
“I have a deep appreciation for the unique role of the Islands Trust, and I am very much looking forward to playing a 
part in advancing this important work,” said Bronee. “It’s exciting to join such a skilled and passionate team of 
professionals in working with trustees to help lead the Islands Trust forward.”  
 
Bronee is expected to begin his first day of work at the Islands Trust in late November 2024. 
 
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Islands Trust is a special-purpose government representing over 30,000 people living within the Islands Trust Area and 
10,000 non-resident property owners. The Islands Trust Area is located within Coast 

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