Mike Dalton, President, VRBA
As 2023/24 President, it is a pleasure to be part of an outstanding VRBA team, building our community. I want to thank Ellie Sercombe, Past President for her leadership.
I look forward to continuing to work with Ellie and the Board of Directors to address the challenges of limited housing supply and affordability. Joining me on the Board in 2023/24 are:
Past President: Ellie Sercombe, Limona Group and TEKloch Homes
First Vice-President: Russ Barry, Interactive Construction Inc
Second Vice-President: Brian Trenchard, EnViroTec General Contracting Ltd
Treasurer: Chris Walker, Christopher Developments Inc
Builders Council Chair: Russ Barry, Interactive Construction Inc
Suppliers and Trades Council Chair: Darrell Ell, Island ICF Foundation Supplies Inc
Directors:
Ryan Breuker, Oak Bay Construction Ltd
Darrell Ell, Island ICF Foundation Supplies Inc
Maureen Elmer, K2 Stone
Peter Forbes, PJF Construction Ltd
Aman Gill, Patriot Homes
Jamie Gill, Seba Construction
Dani Metzmeier, Times Colonist
Rob Mickelberry, Prodigy Development Services Ltd
At VRBA’s Annual General Meeting, Ellie Sercombe presented the following awards:
Jerry Hepburn Award Memorial Award for integrity & professionalism – Rob Mickelberry, Prodigy Development Services Ltd
Mike Kipot Award for education contributions to the industry – Murray Frank, Building It Right
Sponsors Appreciation Award for supporting the CARE Awards – Built Green Canada
Marilyn Ann Lee Award for service and innovation – Norm Verbrugge, Norman Homes
Service Award for important work on Builders Council – John Sercombe, Limona Group; and for their valuable contributions on VRBA’s Board of Directors Norm Verbrugge, Norman Homes, outgoing Past President; Dan Olive, Seafirst Insurance, outgoing Director; Tony Aindow, Goodison Construction, outgoing Director
In addition, I appreciate the President’s Award from Ellie Sercombe for service to the association. VRBA will continue its leadership in professionalism, education, consumer protection and housing affordability.
VRBA gives back to the community through fundraisers such as the Festival of Trees for the BC Children’s Hospital, Threshold Housing Society, Habitat for Humanity, CFAX Santa’s Anonymous, Goldstream Chums, and T-C Christmas Fund. Join us in building exceptional homes and communities.
Thank you for your support!
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