Keith Hobbs

Keith Hobbs, Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay, was born in London, England, and moved to Thunder Bay in 1964. He graduated from Hillcrest High School and after college worked in the grain industry, Great Lakes Paper (now Bowater) and other industries. Mayor Hobbs joined the Thunder Bay Police in 1976 and was promoted through the ranks and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, the 20 & 30 year Good Conduct Medals and numerous commendations for service above and beyond the call of duty.