Bill Barisoff is a former BC Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. Born in Oliver, he was an MLA from 1996 until 2013, representing the districts of Okanagan-Boundary, Penticton-Okanagan Valley and Penticton over the course of his career.Before entering politics, he owned a trucking firm.Bill Barisoff was re-elected as MLA for Penticton on May 12, 2009. He has served as Speaker of the House from September 12, 2005 until his retirement.