Left to right: Sacha McLean, Brenda McLean, Jason McLean, David McLean, Judi Cunningham and Darren Dahl
ESTABLISHED IN 1972, THE MCLEAN GROUP HAS
grown over the years from real estate investment and development into a second-generation family business active in film and television production (Vancouver Film Studios), communications (Signal Systems), construction (Harbour Landing Construction), real estate (Blanca Realty), aviation (Blackcomb Aviation) and philanthropy (the McLean McCuaig Foundation). The evening program included a
candid interview with David and Brenda McLean, and their sons Jason and Sacha. Guests were treated to the film Family In Motion—an inspiring historical look back at the founding, growth, and evolution of the McLean Group. Other honoured guests of the evening included UBC President Stephen Toope, Sauder School of Business Dean Daniel Muzyka, and Senator David Smith, who served as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies.
Following dinner, the McLeans returned to the stage—this time with Jason’s wife AJ, and Sacha’s wife Melanie—for an interactive question-and-answer period. The evening was generously sponsored by BMO Harris Private Banking, CN, West Coast Reduction Ltd., Bull, Housser & Tupper, CanadaLife, Canadian Capital, Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy and HSBC. ■
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