ROSS BROWN

Ross Brown, BTM (TRU) - Partner

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Appointments: Past President, Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce (2007) and Past Director, Tourism Abbotsford (2004-2007).

After completing his undergraduate degree at Thompson Rivers University in business and tourism, Ross joined the Abbotsford International Airport Authority (YXX).

From 1999 through 2004 Ross served in various capacities at YXX with his last position being Marketing and Promotions Manager. Ross contributed to YXX’s growth from approximately 2,500 domestic passengers per year to 422,000 passengers annually, developing short and long haul domestic and international air service which lead to YXX being Canada's second fastest growing airport for five consecutive years.

In 2005 Ross joined Air North, Yukon's Airline on a one year assignment as its Marketing and Sales Manager. Ross helped the Airline realise an above industry average increase in passenger volume through fresh advertising and product development programs, plus new business relationships. In the same year Ross was recognized with the Thompson Rivers University Alumni Award for his contribution to the successful development of YXX.

Outside of Altitude Consulting, Ross spends his time developing HotelGymReview.com, a user review website that ranks hotels based partly on the quality of a hotel's gym. Ross is also co-founder of Enerjet, a niche Calgary, Alberta based charter airline company, plus has contributed to the early development of Classic Canadian Tours, which focuses on uniquely Canadian tours and destinations. In February and March 2008 Ross took the helm of SnowBus, a low cost motor coach operation for youth with scheduled service during the ski season between Metro Vancouver and Whistler, as Acting President and CEO.