VICA Celebrates New Board of Directors for 2024/2025
Vancouver Island’s Construction Industry Well Represented with New Leaders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2024 (Victoria, BC) – The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) is pleased to announce the appointment of several new leaders to its Board of Directors for the 2024/2025 term. The announcement follows the conclusion of VICA’s Annual General Meeting on November 14th, 2024, at the Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion where the new board members were officially introduced.
The 2024 election saw a strong turnout of eligible members who participated through online voting software. Each Industry Member is entitled to one vote per election. This year’s Annual General Meeting marked the highest attendance in VICA’s history, allowing Members to celebrate the newly appointed board. The 2024 AGM took place at the Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion on November 14, 2024.
The 2024/2025 Board of Directors comprises a diverse and experienced group of individuals from across Vancouver Island’s construction sector. The newly appointed members include Stuart Cuthbert, Byron Tarby, Barclay Ellis, Mark Donahue, Morley Wilkins, Mark Wong, Chris Williams, Josh Fayerman, Allison Greaves, Kate Ulmer, James Clapp, Emma Miller, and Dave Flint.
Additionally, the Board has appointed Kathy Parkinson, CFO at Ravenstone Construction, for a one-year term in accordance with VICA’s bylaws.
CEO / CHAIR QUOTES
“We are excited to welcome such a talented and diverse group of industry leaders to our board. This new leadership team will help steer the association through the challenges and opportunities ahead, continuing to serve the best interests of our members and the broader construction community on Vancouver Island.”
– Rory Kulmala, Chief Executive Officer, Vancouver Island Construction Association
“It’s an honour to take on this leadership role. Our industry faces both challenges and exciting growth opportunities, and I look forward to working closely with the board, VICA members, and staff to drive positive change for the construction sector on Vancouver Island.”
– Barclay Ellis, Board Chair, Blue Anvil
The VICA Board of Directors plays a crucial role in guiding the association’s strategic direction, providing oversight on key initiatives, and advocating for the construction industry across Vancouver Island and beyond.
MEDIA & INTERVIEW INQUIRIES
Audrey Wilson
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA)
audrey@vicabc.ca | 250-800-1722
ABOUT VICA
The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) serves the construction community on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and other coastal areas of British Columbia. Our members come from all sectors of the industry, including institutional, commercial, industrial, civil, and multi-family residential construction. With a history dating back to 1912, VICA is one of Canada’s oldest not-for-profit construction associations, dedicated to providing advocacy, professional development, and support to the region’s construction industry.
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