about
Board
Elisabeth Støylen
Chairman
Works at Aker Solutions in Egersund and represents Eigersund municipality.
“I am very fond of hiking all over our region, and thinks it is especially nice to know something about the places we go for walks, such as local stories and history. I love good and tasty food and thinks local food is very important. I’m impressed with all the local producers. As chairman of the Magma Geopark board, I want to focus on helping local producers to market their great products, and Magma will continously work towards making visible all the great hiking opportunities we have in our region. ”
Bodil Heskestad
Board member
Self-employed at Hellerstunet and a local politician in Lund municipality.
“I live on the boarder between Eigersund and Lund – at Hellerstunet, which is a farm where we can welcome guests. We have renovated farm buildings from the 19th century to welcome guests and host events. Otherwise, I am involved in a lot of different things, such as rural development and tour groups, in addition to painting pictures and arranging various events.”
Anette Larsen Bognø
Board member
Director of Events at Stavanger Region Convention Bureau. Representing Rogaland county in our board. Has a varied experience and background from tourism.
«I am a passionate traveller and proud of what Norway has to offer! I am concerned about creating a sustainable development of tourism, especially concerning the fragile natural attractions we hold dear. I enjoy hiking in the mountains, skiing and outdoor adventures, and hope we can protect our planet for future generations to enjoy the natural wonders as we do.»
Frode Johannessen
Board member
CEO in Smaabyen Flekkefjord and represents Flekkefjord municipality. Political scientist with broad experience in entrepreneurship, sales and tourism.
«After completing a bachelor’s degree in political science, I managed a restaurant at Hidra outside Flekkefjord, before I started working as CEO in Smaabyen Flekkefjord. I have now worked on developing Flekkefjord as a tourist destination for eight years, and enjoys working together as a team towards common goals. I am passionate about sustainable tourism with focus on local qualities and local attractions, and I look forward to participate in developing the region further in the years to come. We have just started! ”
Kjell Rek
Board member
Retired. Represents Sokndal municipality.
“I am on the local board of KrF and the municipal board in Sokndal. Has worked in Sparebank1 SR-bank in Hauge in Dalane and is still active in business and development in Sokndal.”
Thor Jørgen Thjørom
Board member
Works at Sira Kvina power company, and represents Agder County Municipality.
“I come from Sirdal and live in Tjørhom. I’m married and have two grown children. Is and has been a politician in Sirdal for over 20 years, and I was the mayor for three terms. Is also a politician in Agder county municipality, now in my second term. Has been involved in various activities / companies within tourism and tourism, both as owner and on the boards.
Tradition, culture and outdoor activities are some of my interests. “