VICA Board of Directors

He was born and raised on Vancouver Island and is very proud to give back to his community. For the past five years, he has served on the VICA Young Builders Network (YBN) Executive Committee in the role of Events & Communications Director. VICA YBN Victoria’s events include the Annual Charity Casino, which has raised over $50,000 for local charities, and Builders on the Barge, which brought together 200 construction personnel for a day of live music and networking.

Stuart has been working in the construction industry for the last 17 years, predominantly in supply, sub-contracting and manufacturing. Over that time Stuart has had the opportunity to work with operations across Canada, the USA, Japan, South America and the UK.

Morley Wilkins is a Partner at Method Chartered Professional Accounting where he specializes in providing business advisory and construction related services. Prior to joining Method, he worked as the CFO at Campbell Construction Ltd., in the public sector at BC Transit, and articled at Trenholme & Company Chartered Professional Accountants LLP. He has an MBA from the University of Victoria and a BA in Information Technology from York University. Morley also volunteers as a CPA Mentor and provides future students support and insight that can broaden their mindsets.

Chris Williams is currently the Victoria Branch Manager at Houle Electric and has risen through the ranks there for the past 20 years. Chris was born and raised in Victoria and has been actively involved in the enormous growth and change in the construction industry on the Island as a construction electrician, estimator, and project manager with Houle. He has shown his support for VICA as an active leader of Houle’s dedicated support to VICA, as well as his energetic participation in the U40 group for the past six years, the last three as part of the leadership team.

As a board member, Chris looks forward to actively participating in discussions and committees that support and encourage the successes of local companies as well as promoting the benefits of VICA membership.

Allison Greaves serves as the Vice President of People Operations at Durwest Construction Management. With over a decade of expertise in strategic planning and executive management, Allison is a seasoned professional in the construction industry. She is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a positive organizational culture. A strong advocate for the Construct Your Future Program, Allison actively sponsors various apprentices and industry newcomers. She is a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and takes pride in her role as a Director with the Vancouver Island Construction Association.

James Clapp, Managing Director at Wilson M. Beck Insurance, is a construction insurance and surety broker with 25 years of experience and over 300 clients across North America. He spends the bulk of his time reviewing tender and contract specifications, alerting his clients to any onerous conditions, and ensuring they understand and comply with insurance and bonding requirements. As a former surety underwriter, James also brings a strong background in construction accounting.

Since moving to Nanaimo in 1997 from South Africa, Byron immediately found comfort within the welcoming community of his beautiful town, in particular amongst the construction industry. Through the VICA Board, he hopes to continue contributing to a growing and developing community which has offered him so much. As a carpenter by trade, complimented with a Bachelor’s of Management and a PMP Designation, Byron obtained both practical and managerial knowledge to be an effective board member. With over twelve years of project management experience in diverse industries, he aims to leverage his knowledge to develop strategic and creative solutions.

As a director for VICA, I bring a broad viewpoint of the market and expertise in various aspects of our industry. As a long-term resident of Victoria who has worked extensively in major projects, I hope to offer a fresh perspective on some of the shifts in the industry that are happening in the Vancouver Island marketplace that the VICA membership will be impacted by. By working closely with the VICA Board and the local industry, I hope to support the Association and their members as an active contributor to the growing construction community on Vancouver Island.

Mark joined Kinetic in 2003 and brings over 30 years’ experience as an estimator and project manager to the team. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science from the University of Victoria in 1991, Mark worked on a vast array of project types that provided him with an excellent comprehension of building drawings. He is adept at writing detailed plans for every construction phase in the building process, ensuring each process is thoroughly documented with the correct standards and specifications.

Josh Fayerman, Milestone Equipment Contracting’s President and Founder, was raised in Nanaimo and is proud to call the Harbour City home. Josh started in the construction industry swinging a shovel at a very young age. Growing up in a family of 3 generations of general contractors, Josh gained knowledge of the construction industry and committed himself to the best possible construction practice and to ensuring the local construction industry is positively progressing, engaging future generations, and leveraging technology.

Kate is a registered professional engineer and a Principal with Herold Engineering. She has over 18 years of experience as a structural consultant and works on a wide variety of local institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential projects including new builds and seismic retrofitting. Kate volunteers with the Women in Construction executive committee, the City of Victoria Civic Heritage Trust Board, and Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

With roots in Cowichan, Kathy’s career began at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre, where she advanced to Operations Manager, creating employment opportunities for her community.

After gaining financial expertise with the McLeod Lake Indian Band and pursuing her AFOA Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager Designation, Kathy co-founded RSC in 2020 with her late father Ted and brother Dan. Today, RSC employs over 30 full-time workers, 75% of whom are Indigenous, and focuses on civil construction and community empowerment. Kathy oversees finances, HR, and safety, driven by her passion for education, meaningful employment, and supporting her community’s growth.