Blair Whitmarsh has had an interest in leadership throughout his life. He has helped people find their strengths and discover how to best put those strengths to work.

As a coach, a professor, a university administrator, community volunteer and home group leader in his church, Blair has promoted the growth of both individuals and organizations since his arrival in Langley Township. As a member of the Council since 2014, he will continue using his skill of bringing out the best in and for the people of Langley Township.

  • About 34 years ago as a first year student at Trinity Western University, Blair got to know The Township of Langley beyond the campus as he trained to be a triathlete. He cycled and ran on the roads and paths around the town and discovered the area had a “small-town feel” with which he fell in love. He knew he had found his home.

    During those early years, he strengthened his bond with the community by working and volunteering as a lifeguard at the W.C. Blair Recreation Centre which had just opened. Blair embraced Langley as the place to raise a family, to work, and to enjoy life and has remained in Langley except for the brief period it took him to earn his PhD.

  • Blair and his wife, Lorraine, returned from his graduate work in Edmonton in 1996 to raise their three daughters, Karina, Jolayne, and Tana. His daughters played community soccer for many years and all three of the girls have attended Trinity Western University. Blair and Lorraine are also active members of Christian Life Assembly Church in Langley.

    Langley has provided the backdrop for a fulfilling life for the Whitmarsh family who live in the Brookswood area. The quality of life that his family has experienced has convinced Blair that the Township is the best place to raise a family.

  • Learning has been foundational for Blair. He has been an eager student who received his bachelors in physical education from Trinity Western University. He followed this by earning a PhD in sports psychology from the University of Alberta in 1998 and later his MBA from Trinity Western University in 2014.

  • Blair returned to Langley in 1996 as a professor at Trinity Western University. In 2005, the university appointed him to the job of Dean of the School of Human Kinetics and Athletics at Trinity and he remains in that position today. In the joint venture between Trinity and the Township of Langley, he played a role in developing and designing the Langley Events Centre.

    Expertise in the following areas:

    • Budget management

    • Human Resources

    • Problem Solving

    • Setting and Accomplishing Goals

    • Teamwork

    • Leadership

    • Performing under Pressure

    • Stress management

    • Communication

  • Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” In that spirit, Blair believes for a community to remain strong, it needs its citizens to be part of the effort. Blair has led by example when it comes to contributing to the community. He has been involved in the community by coaching minor soccer in Langley, serving on the boards of a private school in White Rock and the Canadian Sports Institute, and being involved in Christian Life Assembly Church in Langley.

The Decision to Run for Mayor in the Township of Langley

Blair’s decision to run for Mayor to the Council comes from his pride in his community. For him, it’s simple. His love for Langley and its community-minded people has motivated him to run for Mayor. His consensus-building style of leadership will help Council to build and protect the great community that we have.

Langley is a fast-growing and dynamic community. We need a thoughtful strategy and an effective Council to guide Langley to a strong future in the face of this growth.

Blair brings to the table:

  • Education: Training focused on analyzing, problem-solving, organizing, and developing good economic and business plans.

  • Work Experience: A proven track record of leadership, organizational skills, communication, and commitment to getting the job done.

  • Life Experience: A background of family involvement in the community. He knows Langley and he knows its people.

Voting Blair for Mayor is voting for a vision that honors the values of yesterday as it seeks to navigate the Township of Langley skillfully through the challenges of tomorrow.

“Working Together for Langley”

— Blair Cares