George and Sylvia Melville
George and Sylvia Melville’s generous donation to Foundry Langley carries on the family tradition of supporting education and health care groups and transforming the lives of vulnerable youth.
George Melville is chairman and owner of Melville Global Investments Inc., which includes ownership in Mr. Lube, Naramata Benchland Properties, and Bamboo World Kitchen.
As dedicated philanthropists, George and Sylvia stand behind organizations that aid vulnerable populations, including young people.
Union Gospel Mission and Covenant House, Rick Hansen Foundation, various BC hospitals and Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) have all grown and benefited from the Melville family’s generosity.
Their philanthropic outreach has expanded to the Okanagan, where they’ve enriched UBC medical student training at Penticton Regional Hospital.
George Melville has served on the boards of the Premier’s Economic Counsel, Science World and KPU, where he was chancellor for six years.
He received an honorary doctorate from KPU,and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Franchise Association; he’s been named an Entrepreneur of the Year and was recognized with the Order of British Columbia in 2018.
When they’re not working, George and Sylvia Melville travel and spend time with their son, daughter and five grandchildren.
