As 2024/25 President, it is a pleasure to be part of an outstanding VRBA team, building our community. I want to thank Mike Dalton, Past President for his leadership.
I look forward to continuing to work with Mike and the Board of Directors to address the challenges of limited housing supply and affordability. Joining me on the Board in 2024/25 are:
Past-President: Mike Dalton, Città Group
First Vice-President: Brian Trenchard, EnViroTec General Contracting Ltd
Second Vice-President: Christopher Walker, Christopher Developments Inc
Treasurer: Amandeep Gill, Patriot Homes
Builders Council Chair: Brian Trenchard, EnViroTec General Contracting Ltd
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
Jamie Gill, Seba Construction
Dani Metzmeier, Times Colonist
Rob Mickelberry, Prodigy Development Services Ltd
Kyle Velikovsky, White Wolf Homes
At VRBA’s Annual General Meeting, the following awards were presented:
Jerry Hepburn Award Memorial Award for integrity & professionalism – Ken Breuker, Oak Bay Construction
Mike Kipot Award for contributions to the industry – Amandeep Gill, Patriot Homes
Sponsors Appreciation Award for supporting VRBA and the CARE Awards – FortisBC
Marilyn Ann Lee Award for service and support – Alison Pope, Travelers Canada
VRBA Service Award for the valuable contributions by outgoing Past President – Ellie Sercombe, Limona Group & TEKloch Homes
VRBA Service Awards for important CPD education at Builders Council – Jeremy Burgess and Lauren Muirhead, Reed Pope Law Corporation; and Murray Frank, Building It Right
In addition, I appreciate the President’s Award from Mike Dalton 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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