Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People 2010 |
Mary E. Hofstetter Arts Impresario ← Previous Influential | Back to Main List | Next Influential → The arts world is a place of almost constant change, but there are some enduring realities. Chief among those is the need for funding and donors and the importance of creative collaboration and professional partnerships, and they are all areas in which Mary Hofstetter has more than her share of expertise. Hofstetter arrived at her current position as the president of the Banff Centre in 2001 after careers as a teacher in Switzerland, president of a community college in Ontario, and as the general manager of the celebrated Stratford Festival. Hofstetter has encouraged changes in both the programming and organizational structure of the Banff Centre. She is currently leading the implementation of a new campus master plan with redevelopment projects of over $100 million, and is the driving force behind the Campaign for the Banff Centre, one that has so far generated over $120 million that will go towards capital funding and programming endowments. Her influence springs from her belief in the projects she undertakes. “It’s where the professional and personal come together and it’s built from experience and curiosity and having kicked around long enough to figure things out,” Hofstetter said. “The bottom line is making a difference — making a legacy, creating an impact. Influence is not static. It has to be a call to action and creating and creativity is what the Banff Centre is all about and it’s kind of what life has been all about as well.” The ability to push a project from inception to completion is something that you develop over a lifetime, Hofstetter said. “These days when you’re seeking collaboration and partnerships, and I very much include donors as collaborators and partners, you’re looking at building relationships for the long term. When it all comes together and you’ve got people who are so keenly engaged, it’s pretty cool.” - Bill Sass |
June 29th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Congrats Bill!!!I knew you were an influential guy 12 years ago when you hired me!!! Wow has it been that long?!
Your influence on the industry and the people around you has been amazing.
June 29th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
[...] driven change as the city’s Chief Information Officer. It was great to see Chris honored as one of Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People. Congratulations [...]
June 29th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Calgary is a young city with a strategically opportunistic future. With hope, Pashak will be the first of many young leaders willing to take the rains from the stagnant and bleak governance currently dominating Calgary’s council.
June 30th, 2010 at 9:45 am
It’s about time Albertans learned about Trevor Doerksen and how he’s making it easy to watch our downloads on any device with MoboVivo!
June 30th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
[...] Alberta Venture magazine has released its annual list of Alberta's 50 Most Influential Peop…, and this year it has several municipal, provincial and federal politicians on it. [...]
June 30th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Congratulations to Trevor Doerksen of MoboVivo, who has been ahead of the curve for years.
By enabling consumers to access and consume media content via the web on their own terms, MoboVivo is driving a new business paradigm in the media industry. Hulu has just flipped… watch everyone else follow suit.
MoboVivo has finally put the power where it really belongs, in the hands of the consumer.
Viva MoboVivo!
June 30th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Micheal Going and the entire Going family have been stalwart in the face of adversity and all Albertans should know of their achievements. From their father Gerry Going a well known cattleman, horseman and auctioneer to Cheryl ( a daughter) who unfortunately passed away before she could claim her glory ( except businesswoman of the year) to Shawn ( a brother) who is an international businessman, I am proud to have been a classmate and grown up in rural Alberta with this family. My glass is full and I toast your achievements proudly.
July 1st, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Interesting question on Twitter about the selection process ….
Does albertaventure.com not do any research?
July 2nd, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Who is bank-rolling the Vancouver property/hipster hot-spot – festival starter – municipal gov’t wannabe Pashak? Mom? Dad?
July 4th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Trevor gets it and can explain ‘it’ to you. Great vision and passion.
July 5th, 2010 at 12:19 am
Hey Bruce –
great job!!! Looking forward to seeing the rest of Alberta following your lead.
best,
r.
July 6th, 2010 at 6:10 am
Irene Pfeiffer:
Your contributions to health urban and rural are exemplary to Alberta. We are grateful.
July 7th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Congratulations CPSA – you wisely chose a President that will make a significant contribution to Albertans!
Terry & Edwige Pelletier
July 9th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
I have had the pleasure of knowing Steve Allan for a few years now and work closely with him in his capacity as Chair of the Canadian Tourism Commission.
There are a lot of great Albertans with a lot of heart and integrity and I count Steve as being among the top few. Well done Steve.
July 9th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Trevor Doerksen is definitely one of Alberta’s top innovators. Congratulations Trevor!! Happy to see your name here.. well deserved. Alberta is fortunate to have you.
July 12th, 2010 at 11:01 am
[...] July issue of Alberta Venture features Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People for 2010. The list is as impressive as you’d expect, with Premier Ed Stelmach, Wildrose Alliance Leader [...]
July 20th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Irene Pfeiffer – A special gifted person whom Alberta can be proud of. Great work Irene.
August 10th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Congrats Glen Schmidt,
Talk about BOSS! First starting off with Deer Creek Energy, now Laricina Energy Ltd. Whats next? ROSS
August 10th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Congrats Glen Schmidt,
Talk about BOSS! First starting off with Deer Creek Energy, now Laricina Energy Ltd. Whats next? ROSS