Board of Directors – Bob D’Eith KC
Bob D’Eith was a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia representing Maple Ridge – Mission from 2017-2024 serving as Parliamentary Secretary for Arts and Film. He also served as the Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, and sat on Treasury Board (cabinet committee) and the Legislative Review Committee (cabinet committee).
Bob D’Eith worked for 30 years as an entertainment lawyer, musician, author and consultant. He was appointed King’s Counsel in 2021, presently practicing law with Coal Harbour Law. Bob also provides consulting services for Bluestone Government Relations as Senior Advisor.
Bob was the CEO of Music BC, the trade organization for the BC music industry for 14 years. He was the co-creator of the award winning PEAK Performance Project. Bob was also the executive chair of the 2009 Vancouver JUNO Awards Host Committee. He sat on the ACT Arts Council in Maple Ridge, Canadian Independent Music Association, Western Canadian Music Alliance, and FACTOR NAB boards prior to entering politics.
Bob is the author of “A Career in Music: the other 12 step program” (text book) and “The Displaced” (novel). As a musician, Bob started his career in Rymes with Orange and is celebrating 25 years with the group Mythos. Bob has been nominated for two JUNO Awards.