The B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association has announced the election of its 2015 board of directors with John Ryan of Nechako Group of Companies as the new chair.
Ryan is president of the Nechako Group of Companies which includes Nechako Northcoast Construction, Billabong Road and Bridge Maintenance, Dunoon Contracting and Kasiks Wilderness Lodge. The Nechako and Billabong companies provide road and bridge maintenance to the provincial highway network in Service Areas 25 and 26 of the province (including Smithers, the Hazeltons, Meziadin and Stewart for SA 25 and Terrace, Kitimat, Thornhill and the Nass Valley for SA 26).
“It is exciting to serve on the board of directors of the B.C. Road Builders. I have been involved with this industry for over 45 years and am looking forward to working with this year’s board to continue advocating for a balanced, safe transportation system that sustains and promotes provincial economic growth and safety for all British Columbians,” said Ryan.
The 2015 board of directors was named at the B.C. Road Builders’ Annual General Meeting held in Victoria on December 5th. The 2015 board includes:
Chair – John Ryan, Nechako Group of Companies
Past Chair – Stan Weismiller, Winvan Paving
Vice Chair/CCA Rep. – Chad Tenney, Hall Constructors
Secretary/Treasurer – Scott Griffin, Renaissance Group Chartered Accountants
Construction Chair – Ross Gilmour, Peter Kiewit Infrastructure
Construction Director – William Hoban, Hoban Construction
Construction Director – Glen Barker, Imperial Paving
Paving Director – Todd Strynadka, Terus Construction
Maintenance Chair – Real Charrois, Mainroad Group
Maintenance Director/WCR&HCA Rep. – Kevin Higgins, YRB Group of Companies
Maintenance Director – Sandi Paulson, Argo Group of Companies
Service & Supply Chair – Jason Sherwood, Atlantic Industries
HR, Training & Career Development Rep. – Steve Drummond, Capilano Highway Services
Construction Safety Rep. – Joe Wrobel, JPW Road & Bridge
