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PROFILE OF A BC NOTARY
Marnie Premont
Showcasing the Winners of the Prestigious Dr. Bernard W. Hoeter Award Year 2010: BC Notary Marnie Premont
Small-Town Values and Family
Igrew up on Sproat Lake just outside of Port Alberni.
It was a pretty ideal childhood with summers spent waterskiing and winters snowskiing on Mt. Arrowsmith and Mt. Washington. Both parents are from the Alberni Valley and most of my extended family still resides there.
The oldest of three kids, I was extremely social yet strived to do well in school and sports. I spent years competing competitively in both gymnastics and softball.
Mom was definitely the ringmaster of the household, but my dad’s quiet presence guided me through school and into my career. He started in the mailroom at McMillan Bloedel’s Port Alberni plant after high school and never stopped pursuing advancement, quickly earning his CMA designation. Dad concluded his career as the Manager of the same Pulp and Paper Plant, retiring at age 55.
After high school I left Port Alberni to earn a Commerce degree at the University of Victoria. The mandatory co-op component helped me acquire a starting position at Merrill Lynch and from there I accumulated over a decade of progressive finance experience. I began my professional career as a Registered Representative in the investment industry, eventually earning a Certified Investment Manager designation and becoming licensed to sell life insurance.
As an Associate Advisor, I worked very closely with accountants, estate planners, and lawyers to help clients determine and manage their financial and estate planning needs. A primary focus was to coordinate and clarify communication among all parties; I learned to appreciate and respect people’s diverse needs.
After having my daughter Blake in 2005, I wanted a job that allowed me a little more flexibility. BC Notaries Dorothy Clarkstone and the late Joanne Asher had well established practices in Port Alberni and were very well respected in the community. The idea of being my own boss and managing my own hours was very appealing.
As one of the first graduates of the Master of Arts in Applied Legal Studies (MA ALS) program at SFU, I felt privileged to be breaking new ground. It was a grueling process, but I felt supported by The Society, the incredible teachers, and my classmates. I made great friends during the program. We worked on assignments together,
Seated, from left: Standing: This photo was taken in 2010. Marnie Premont, Dr. Hoeter, Society President Susan Davis Laurie Salvador, Society Secretary/Executive Director Wayne Braid, Erika Riedel, David Leggett, Val Wilson
