Who is Dave MacLean?

Wholehearted Men represents Dave MacLean’s passion to wholeheartedly lead so Christian men can wholeheartedly live.  Dave’s unique life and business experiences, and his dramatic, creative and passionate flair for communication have positioned him to help encourage, equip and inspire you to lead and live wholeheartedly.

Dave believes that Jesus has asked all of us to give Him our whole life – not just part of it.  Therefore, “full-time ministry” is an attitude, not a position.  Dave sees himself as a “full-time minister” in the marketplace through his business.  His entrepreneurial endeavours are a means by which he loves God and loves people. Here is a little glimpse into Dave’s business and life journey…

Business:

Dave is a Master Chair with The Executive Committee Canada (TEC) equipping CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Executives to maximize their professional and personal growth.  TEC is part of Vistage International the world’s leading CEO support organization operating in over 30 countries around the world.  Dave speaks to TEC groups across Canada on the topic of Wholehearted Leadership.  He is part of the TEC National Training Academy for new leaders wanting to become TEC Chairs. Dave also received the 2015 Red Shoes Award for outstanding creativity and Innovation in the art of chairing.

Prior to TEC, after serving as a sports marketing specialist in the National Hockey League, Dave began his entrepreneurial journey by establishing MacLean Group Marketing, an international award winning, full-service marketing agency, and MacLean Sports Marketing, a division of MacLean Group which served the promotional needs of professional sports teams across North America.  Dave led MacLean Group for 15 years prior to transitioning out of his agencies.

Community service:

Dave believes in the principle of “prosperity for purpose” and, therefore, has contributed his time, talent and treasure to non-profit organizations, including:  Willow Park Church, The Canadian Conference of MB Churches, Hope for the Nations, the African Children’s Choir, World Vision, Child of Mine Foundation, Kelowna’s Gospel Mission, The United Way and the Kelowna Food Bank.  He has served on numerous community boards including: Willow Park Church (Elder), CCMBC (National Executive Board), Promise Keepers Canada (Advisory Board), Hope for the Nations (Board Chair), the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce (Past President), City of Kelowna Centennial Celebrations committee, Canada Revenue Agency’s Pacific Region Small Business Advisory Council, Women of Distinction Awards judge, Co-chair Okanagan Partnerships Initiative and the Western Canada Fat Cat Children’s Festival.

Global adventure:

For a 2 year period while still leading MacLean Group, Dave and his wife Anne home schooled their sons and led them on a global “educational odyssey”.  Their travels took them to 7 countries on 3 continents on more than two dozen trips to over 100 destinations, traveling over 110,000 km.  Their educational odyssey, the charitable work they did and the children’s books their sons wrote and published as a result of this experience, received national media attention in Canada.

Personal Life:

Dave lives in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.  He and his wife, Anne, have been married for over 35 years and have 2 adult sons.