Len Goerke, a proven leader in public safety and post-secondary leadership, joined JIBC as President and CEO in July 2024, coming full circle from his days as a recruit in the JIBC Police Academy at the start of his distinguished 34-year policing career.
With over a decade of governance experience in higher education, Mr. Goerke has served on the Boards of Governors for both JIBC and the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). His previous roles include serving as Chief Constable of West Vancouver Police (WVPD) and Deputy Chief Constable of Abbotsford Police.
Mr. Goerke taught at both JIBC and UFV, earned a master of arts in conflict analysis and management from Royal Roads University and completed the Executive Program at the University of Western Ontario’s Ivey School of Business.
He is committed to advancing Truth and Reconciliation. As Chief Constable of the WVPD, Mr. Goerke brought the Pulling Together Canoe Journey to West Vancouver, fostering understanding between police, community leaders, students and the Squamish Nation. He also reported to the Squamish Nation Council, as WVPD provides public safety services to the Xwmélch’stn Úxwumixw (Capilano Reserve 5).
He currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Klahanee Park Housing Society and the University of the Fraser Valley Properties Development Corporation. He has previously served on the boards of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police, the Restorative Justice Association of BC, and the Capilano Senior Citizens Housing Society.
Mr. Goerke has been recognized with the Order of Merit of Police Forces, the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Police Exemplary Service Medal.