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Jillian White

Observer · DISC type ic
President at MAKR Group
📍 Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Jill White is the President of the MAKR Play Group, a collective of companies including Waterplay and Parkworks, which she has grown into a global leader since 2004. With a background in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University, she leads over 100 professionals to create community-focused play experiences worldwide.

Jill is passionate about making the world more livable and socially just through play. She is actively involved in her local community, supporting organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and United Way. Her first job was refereeing beach volleyball, reflecting a long-standing connection to recreation and community activities.

She is a vocal champion for the "10-Minute Walk Movement, " an initiative to ensure every child has a park within a 10-minute walk from home.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Personality Overview

How Jillian shows up

Assertive
Example Seeker
Value Driven

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.

Priorities

Topics Jillian cares about

Global Play Access
Believes play is a fundamental right for all children and is dedicated to bringing innovative aquatic and park play solutions to communities across the globe.
Community Development
Actively supports local organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and champions the "10-Minute Walk Movement" to improve community access to recreational spaces.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
President
MAKR Group
1-2017 - 3-2022
President
RecTec Industries
6-2016
President
Parkworks
1-2006
President
Wekid Manufacturing
7-2004
President
Waterplay Solutions Corp.
In the press

Media appearances

My Favourite MAKR Story – Jillian White. Featured in MAKR Group
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Class Notes – Mention of Jillian White, President of MAKR Group. Featured in Chapman University Alumni
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Education
1993 - 1996
Business Administration and Management
Simon Fraser University
Education details unavailable
Vernon Secondary School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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