Members

MLA: Hon. Rich Coleman  Fort Langley-Aldergrove Minister of Forests and Range and Minister responsible for Housing Elected: 1996, 2001, 2005 BRITISH COLUMBIA LIBERAL PARTY

E-mail: rich.coleman.mla@leg.bc.ca Web site: www.richcolemanmla.bc.ca
Office: Room 128 Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC V8V 1X4 Phone: 250 387-6240 Fax: 250 387-1040	Constituency: 101B, 27336 Fraser Highway Aldergrove, BC V4W 3N5 Phone: 604 607-6200 Fax: 604 607-6205

Rich Coleman was appointed Minister of Forests and Range and Minister responsible for Housing on June 16, 2005. He previously served as Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Mr. Coleman was first elected in 1996 to represent the riding of Fort Langley-Aldergrove and was re-elected in 2001 and 2005. From 1996-2001, Mr. Coleman served in a variety of Official Opposition roles, including housing critic, forests deputy critic, and caucus whip. He also sat on the Select Standing Committee on Forests, Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, and on the Official Opposition Caucus Committee on Crime.

Mr. Coleman has served as governor of the B.C. Kinsmen, president of the Aldergrove Chamber of Commerce, and as a director on several volunteer boards. He was awarded Rotary's highest honour, the Paul Harris Fellowship, and received a Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2003. He has also received the Canada 125 Medal for community service and was chosen Langley 's Volunteer of the Year in 1988.

Before his election to the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Coleman ran a real estate management and consulting company. He is also a former member of the RCMP and a security specialist.

Rich Coleman and his wife, Michele, live in Aldergrove and have two adult children. Michele is the former manager of the North Langley Chamber of Commerce. Rich's hobbies include golfing and watching sports such as hockey and football.