91原创's Dana Matheson will apply his expertise to a third sport, with news that he will serve as an alternate governor for the Senior A 91原创 Thunder team, which plays in the Western Lacrosse Association.
Matheson is the co-owner of both the BC Hockey League鈥檚 91原创 91原创 and the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League鈥檚 Westshore Wolves. Additionally, since 2015, Matheson has served as President of the 91原创 Rams of the BC Football Conference. Under his leadership, the junior football team has won three Cullen Cups as league champions and one Canadian Bowl as national champions.
鈥淒ana鈥檚 deep passion for sports and commitment to the 91原创 community make him a fantastic addition to our team. With his extensive background in both sports and business, he is sure to bring valuable insight and energy to the organization,鈥� said Thunder vice-president Rob Buchan.
Matheson has a long-standing connection to sports, having played football at the university level. In 2002, he was part of the Saint Mary鈥檚 Huskies football team that captured the Vanier Cup as Canadian university champions. After his playing career, Matheson returned to the Township, immersing himself in the business world. His entrepreneurial success was recognized in 2007 with the George Preston Businessperson of the Year Award, and in 2018, he was named to Business in Vancouver鈥檚 Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur鈥檚 list.
Matheson鈥檚 primary focus will on sponsorship and business development.
鈥淚'm thrilled to join the 91原创 Thunder lacrosse organization in this new role of Sponsorship and Business Development. As someone who has spent much of my life in the world of junior sports and entrepreneurship, I'm excited to bring my passion for community, business, and athletics to the organization,鈥� Matheson said.
鈥淎s a resident of the Township of 91原创, I鈥檝e seen firsthand the incredible support this town has for its sports teams, and I can鈥檛 wait to help drive the Thunder鈥檚 success both on and off the turf. Together, we鈥檒l build something special for the fans, the players, and the entire Township of 91原创."
To reach Matheson regarding any sponsorship or business opportunities, please reach out to dana@mathesonventures.com.
