Mark Trowell Director, Human Resources As a Human Resources Professional for almost 20 years, Mark brings his passion for people to Plum Living.With extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, he has consistently succeeded in becoming a trusted advisor and business partner to those he works with.Complementing his industry experience, Mark has held numerous appointments and leadership roles throughout his career on not for profit boards in the areas of health care, sport, and education.
Mark has a Bachelor of Commerce degree with Honours in Health Care Administration from the University of Saskatchewan.A continuous learner, he has recently completed the MBA program at Royal Roads University in Victoria.
Denise Meade Director, Strategic Partnerships Corporate & Community Over the past 12 years Denise has dedicated her professional and personal life by helping not for profits raise funds, profile, and create mutually positive relationships with the corporate sector. Denise brings her extensive community profile to Plum Living in establishing and managing our corporate and community relationships. Professionally, she has represented organizations such as the Centre for Ability, Family Services, Sierra Legal Defence Fund, the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation, UNICEF and Imagine1day. For fun, Denise has spent many hours volunteering with numerous organizations and is currently active with The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival committee and the Stanley Park Bike Festival Board. This satisfies two of her passions, wine and the outdoors! Denise and her husband Duncan currently reside in Vancouver with their two cats, Prince Harry & Prince William.
Susanne Morris
Director of Communications
Effective communications are essential to the growth and success of every organization. Susanne is an accomplished communications professional bringing more than twelve years of corporate, healthcare and not-for-profit knowledge to Plum Living.
Susanne has worked to create and enhance reputations and relationships for many clients who are pioneers in this country, including the Dr. Peter Centre, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, and the Vancouver Breast Centre.Her experience extends also to North America’s largest private university, the world’s biggest sulphur export terminal, leading financial consultancies, one of Canada’s largest banks, a leading university’s palliative care division, a global fiber optic provider, and others.
North Vancouver is home for Susanne, her husband and their two young daughters, but you are more likely to find them on the water racing their sailboat in EnglishBay.Susanne has a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from the University of British Columbia.
