Dave Quest
| Dave Quest | |
|---|---|
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| MLA for Strathcona | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Rob Lougheed |
| Constituency | Strathcona |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963/1964 (age 49–50)[1] |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Website | http://www.davequest.ca |
David Jonothan Quest was a politician in Alberta, Canada, who was first elected to the province's Legislative Assembly on March 3, 2008 as the Progressive Conservative MLA for Strathcona.
In addition to his regular duties as an MLA, Dave has had roles on many committees, including as Chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Finance.
On a more personal note, Dave has been a member of our local community for 33 years.
He spent his youthful years in the Ardrossan area where his father was the local veterinarian. Over the years Dave was fortunate to have many opportunities to enjoy animals, including his horses Chunky and Chea. Dave graduated from Ardrossan Jr./Sr. High School and continues to attend the Ardrossan United Church.
Dave obtained his post secondary education from NAIT and in 1985 he graduated with a business administration diploma with a major in marketing management. Dave established a successful and rewarding career in the automotive industry. Prior to his election, he was the President of Kallal Pontiac in Tofield, and then general sales manager and a minority shareholder of Beaverhill GMC in Tofield and Petersen Pontiac in Sherwood Park. In 1997 he achieved a General Motors Dealer Award of Excellence.
During his business career, Dave served for 10 years with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Alberta, fulfilling various board positions, including chair and director of the Canadian Council. These volunteer experiences built a foundation for his future role of provincial representative.
Dave has many personal interests, including sports. He coached a minor soccer team for four years. He enjoys running and has completed the Edmonton half-marathon five times.
Dave also loves to fly small planes, having obtained his private pilot’s licence in 1998. He takes frequent tours around his constituency for a perspective unique to birds and other pilots.
Dave, Fiona, and their son, Jack, live in Strathcona-Sherwood Park on the east side of Sherwood Park. Two Newfoundland dogs and two cats round out their household.