Rich Coleman was re-elected for a fifth term as MLA for Fort Langley-Aldergrove in the 2013 general election. He was appointed Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing and Deputy Premier.

His previous cabinet positions include Minister of Energy and Minister Responsible for Housing, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Minister Responsible for Housing, Minister of Housing and Social Development and Minister of Forests and Range.

Before entering public life, Coleman was governor of the BC Kinsmen, president of the Aldergrove Chamber of Commerce, and a director of several volunteer boards.