VICTORIA & NANAIMO – Using advanced videoconference technology, the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and a Member Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, October 22 at its two locations in Victoria and Nanaimo. The primary agenda was the election of eight directors from 12 member nominees.
The VICA membership elected Keith Parsonage (Houle Electric Ltd., Nanaimo) and re-elected incumbent directors Alan Fletcher (AFC Industries Ltd., Courtney), Dave Flint (Flynn Canada Ltd., Victoria), Jason Kinch (Read Jones Christoffersen, Victoria), Anthony Minniti (Century Group Inc., Victoria), Yosef Suna (Knappett Industries (2006) Ltd., Nanaimo), Gerrit Vink (Farmer Construction Ltd., Victoria), and Roger Yager (Knappett Projects Inc., Victoria).
Greg Baynton, CEO of VICA, applauds the high level of interest from the nominees. “The extraordinarily level of interest by the members in the Board of Directors is a reflection of the good work VICA has done on the Island on behalf of our members,” he said at the AGM. “It also shows the value they attribute to membership.”
The outgoing chair, Don Cameron, thanked the attendees and members for their support. “The hard work and dedication to VICA was my pleasure. The personal growth has been incredibly rewarding and the relationships I made with people across the country will last a lifetime,” said Cameron.
VICA’s new chair will be elected after the new board meets. “To the incoming chair,” Cameron added, “my best wishes for a fulfilling term. Rest assured, you are supported by a Board of the Island’s finest contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, and consultants, all of who make VICA the voice of the Island’s construction community.”
VICA’s 2015-2016 Board of Directors include:
- Don Cameron, G&E Contracting Ltd., Past Chair, Victoria.
- Alan Fletcher, AFC Industries Ltd, Courtney.
- Anthony Minniti, Century Group Inc., Victoria.
- Dave Flint, Flynn Canada Ltd., Victoria.
- Katy Fairley, Kinetic Construction Ltd., Victoria.
- Keith Parsonage, Houle Electric Ltd., Nanaimo.
- Tyler Galbraith, Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver.
- Jason Kinch, Read Jones Christoffersen, Victoria.
- Doug Savory, Archie and Johnstone Plumbing and Heating, Nanaimo.
- Todd Skelton, Independent Concrete Ltd., Victoria.
- Yosef Suna, Knappett Industires Inc., Nanaimo
- Eric Ulrich, Playsted Sheet Metal, Victoria.
- Gerrit Vink, Farmer Construction Ltd., Victoria.
- Roger Yager, Knappett Projects Inc., Victoria
About VICA:
Vancouver Island Construction Association supports the construction industry and builds community. This united voice of the Vancouver Island Construction Association promotes island-wide communication and representation on key industry issues, services, and education. VICA serves the industry from two locations, Victoria and Nanaimo. As one of Canada’s oldest not-for-profit construction associations, VICA has been an industry voice and champion since 1912, providing an array of comprehensive services, education programs and resources.
