Message From Ellie Sercombe, 2022/23 VRBA President
As 2022/23 President, it is a pleasure to be part of an outstanding VRBA team, building our community. I want to thank Norm Verbrugge, Past President for his leadership. I look forward to continuing to work with Norm and this year’s Board of Directors to address the challenges of limited housing supply and affordability. Joining me on the Board in 2022/23 are:
Past President: Norm Verbrugge, Norman Homes
First Vice-President: Mike Dalton, Città Group
Second Vice-President: Russ Barry, Interactive Construction Inc
Treasurer: Brian Trenchard, EnViroTec General Contracting Ltd
Builders Council Chair: Mike Dalton, Città Group
Suppliers and Trades Council Chair: Darrell Ell, Independent Concrete Ltd
Directors:
- Tony Aindow, Goodison Construction Ltd
- Darrell Ell, Independent Concrete Ltd
- Amandeep Gill, Patriot Homes Ltd
- Jamie Gill, Seba Construction
- Dani Metzmeier, Times Colonist
- Rob Mickelberry, Prodigy Development Services Ltd
- Dan Olive, SeaFirst Insurance Brokers Ltd
- Christopher Walker, Christopher Developments
At VRBA’s Annual General Meeting, Norm Verbrugge presented the following awards:
Jerry Hepburn Award Memorial Award for integrity & professionalism – Mike Dalton, Città Group
Mike Kipot Award for contribution to the industry – Allan McLaren, McLaren Properties
Sponsors Appreciation Award for supporting the CARE Awards – BCCA Employee Benefit Trust
Marilyn Ann Lee Award for service and innovation – Dani Metzmeier, Times Colonist
Service Award – Brendan Bobby, Travellers Insurance Company of Canada for delivering builder education and Dusty Delain, Amity Construction for his many years on the board.
In addition, I appreciate the President’s Award from Norm for service to the association. VRBA will continue its leadership in professionalism, education, and advocacy for 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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