Mat Boyer, GTS, Global Tracing Solutions, tells about
his special part in the Olympics. Congratulations, Mat!
Originally from Alberta, Mat was in Calgary for the 1988 Olympics.
It wasn’t until they were over that he realized how impactful the games actually were.
So he had decided if ever given the opportunity that he would put his name in the hat to be a part of them.
As luck (and reputation) would have it, he received the call to work with VANOC.
As his history spoke to his understanding of the importance of confidentiality, and Privacy matters, Mat was called to work with the Protocol Operation Centre. There he oversaw the Special Guest Program as a Coordinator of a team of volunteers.
This team essentially tracked dignitary movement to ensure the best experience possible for these high profile guests. "We also helped the venues by advising who was coming to what event and with how many.
I can’t believe how hard volunteers and the VANOC employees worked, long hours with few if any days off. The commitment to make these the best games ever, was taken very seriously. It was an honour to be chosen to work with them and to be a part of such memorable part of history.
I thought I put in long hours to make GTS-Global Tracing Solutions Ltd. a success but this just showed it on a whole other level. I was proud to wear my "blues" (VANOC) while working and my "red" (CANADA) on my days off but it’s time to get back to my Black and Orange.
"Mat sends out a special thanks to his GTS team for holding down the fort
while he worked with VANOC for the Olympics."
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