Jean François Pronovost is Vice President, Development and Public Affairs for Vélo Québec. He works on the focus, strategy and development of new projects and partnerships with a number of other non-for-profit organizations, municipalities, public agencies and departments. Jean-François Pronovost has been instrumental in building the famous 5 000 Km Route verte launched in 1995. Trained as a biologist, Jean François Pronovost has worked as a nature guide, journalist and television commentator.