VRCA Board of Directors

The governance of the VRCA is vested in a Board of 14 directors elected by the membership.

The Board’s composition includes representatives from four Divisions:

  • General Contractors
  • Trade Contractors
  • Manufacturers and Suppliers
  • Professional Services 

Each Division has a Council comprising a Chair and two Vice Chairs. The Chair and 1st Vice Chair of each Division are appointed by the Board. The 2nd Vice Chair is appointed by the members of each Division.

2024/25 Board of Directors

At the association’s 58th Annual General Meeting on February 13, 2024, the Membership elected the 2024/25 Board of Directors. At its first meeting following the Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors elected its Officers, Division Chairs and Division 1st Vice Chairs as follows:

Officers


Chair - Derek Fettback

Western Pacific Enterprises (WPE)

About Derek

Derek has more than 24 years of experience in the electrical construction industry. He joined Western Pacific in 1997 as an apprentice, commencing a progressive career managing a diverse set of commercial, industrial, and utilities projects. Currently, Derek is responsible for the Heavy Industrial and Utilities district as well as Western Pacific’s central estimating for projects between British Columbia and Manitoba. Derek currently serves on the VRCA Board, ECA Board as Vice Chair and WJETS Training Board.

Vice Chair - Regina Marklund

Turner Construction Company

About Regina

Regina has been with Turner Construction Company for 18 years and holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hofstra University. She has had a variety of roles within the company, including but not limited to; estimating, project management, project superintendence, business development, interiors division management and construction management.

 

In 2016, she had the opportunity to come to Vancouver and help grow the Turner office. This is also the year she had her first experience with the VRCA by attending the leadership summit in Whistler BC. For the following years, Turner continued sending high performing employees to have the opportunity to learn and network with their peers. Turner has been an active member of the VRCA since and Regina is excited to be a member of the board working with like-minded industry professionals and providing value to this market.

Past Chair - Will Pauga

Southwest contracting ltd

About Will

Will has been working in the construction industry long before he moved to Canada in 2003. In 2006 Will started working at Southwest Contracting Ltd and in 2014, his partners and him took over the company that have been in business ever since 1972.

Will became actively involved in the VRCA in 2017 because of a need to improve a system that isn’t working effectively. As a member of the Trade Contractor Council, he has met other business owners who were dealing with the same issues, in construction, that he was.

Will has worked in most facets of construction, from the trenches all the way to the boardroom. It has been a challenging and satisfying career and he encourages all young people to choose construction as a successful path in their own careers.

General Contractors Division


Scott Adkins

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.

About Scott

Scott Adkins is a professional engineer and has been in the industry for over 27 years working in Western Canada and the Northwest US within the heavy civil, commercial and institutional sectors.  He has been with PCL since 2005, having spent the majority of his tenure in their BC office.

 

Actively involved in corporate committees including employee growth and development, pension investment, recruitment and most recently PCL’s Canadian DEI council he is excited to leverage these experiences in serving the local construction industry.  Collaborating with fellow VRCA board members Scott hopes to build on past success while defining and achieving new outcomes towards sustainable economic growth for member companies and local business that provide livelihoods for thousands of families across the lower mainland.”

Craig Enns

EllisDon Corporation

About Craig

Beginning his career with EllisDon’s Engineering department nearly 19 years ago, Craig brings a background in structural engineering along with a broad array of construction experience. In 2019, Craig took over as the Senior Vice-President & Area Manager for British Columbia, where he is responsible for EllisDon’s business operations in the province, which will total nearly $1.5B revenue with a team of over 400 salaried staff.  In 2021, Craig was named as one of On-Site + Site Partners 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction. Craig is a member of the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s Campaign Cabinet, is a Sleep-out Cabinet member with Covenant House Vancouver and, most recently, was nominated to the CCA General Contractor’s National Advisory Council. At home, Craig is a devoted husband and father of four boys, who all play hockey, ski and sail.

Regina Marklund

Turner Construction Company

About Regina

Regina has been with Turner Construction Company for 18 years and holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hofstra University. She has had a variety of roles within the company, including but not limited to; estimating, project management, project superintendence, business development, interiors division management and construction management.

 

In 2016, she had the opportunity to come to Vancouver and help grow the Turner office. This is also the year she had her first experience with the VRCA by attending the leadership summit in Whistler BC. For the following years, Turner continued sending high performing employees to have the opportunity to learn and network with their peers. Turner has been an active member of the VRCA since and Regina is excited to be a member of the board working with like-minded industry professionals and providing value to this market.

Ronan Deane

NAC Constructors Ltd.

About Ronan

Ronan Deane is an innovative project-engineering manager and practitioner with over 25 years’ experience, working in both Project Delivery and Business Development. He came to Canada in 2001, and worked in Engineering, Construction and Maintenance roles in oil and gas projects in Calgary, Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray. In the late 2000’s he moved to the Lower Mainland, and pivoted into public works, specializing in roads, bridges, and water & wastewater infrastructure. As Senior Project Development Manager with North America Construction, and a National Portfolio, Ronan has successfully pursued and kicked off challenging projects in Western Canada, while developing and maintaining relationships with engineers, utility owners and clients across the country. He is passionate about the construction industry’s engagement within the community, particularly promoting construction as a great career path to students considering their future.

Trade Contractors Division


Derek Fettback

Western Pacific Enterprises

About Derek

Derek has more than 24 years of experience in the electrical construction industry. He joined Western Pacific in 1997 as an apprentice, commencing a progressive career managing a diverse set of commercial, industrial, and utilities projects. Currently, Derek is responsible for the Heavy Industrial and Utilities district as well as Western Pacific’s central estimating for projects between British Columbia and Manitoba. Derek currently serves on the VRCA Board, ECA Board as Vice Chair and WJETS Training Board.

Geoffrey Beukema

Houle Electric

About Geoffrey

As VP, Projects at Houle Electric Ltd. – Geoffrey leads the Commercial, Institutional, and Residential Project group operations to deliver excellent customer service and prompt, high quality professional workmanship. Geoffrey joined Houle in 2015 as a Project Manager. He was promoted to Regional Manager for BC Interior and Lower Mainland for commercial and institutional projects in 2019.

 

Geoffrey was promoted again in 2021, to his current role as VP, Projects – Commercial/Institutional/Residential. As an Interprovincial Red Seal and FSR A with over 29 years of experience in the electrical industry, Geoffrey has obtained a vast knowledge of both the administrative and hands-on aspects of electrical projects. Geoffrey enjoys the challenges that come with working in this industry and has successfully overseen over 20 significant industrial and commercial projects throughout his career.

Paul Demeule

Modern Niagara Vancouver

About Paul

Paul has been in the Construction industry for more than 25 years, largely as a mechanical contractor but also spending time as a general contractor and owner’s representative.  Paul is currently the Vice President and Area Manager of Modern Niagara Vancouver.

As a certified tradesperson, and experienced project and team leader committed to operational excellence, Paul has a deep understanding of project and industry challenges from both a trade, project management, and senior management perspective.

Paul is passionate about his work and believes strongly in lifelong learning and continuous improvement. While I enjoy all aspects of my job, I particularly enjoy team building, leveraging leader/ leader and servant leadership principles to successfully build high performance teams.

Paul believes that everyone in our industry has two obligations:

  1. The responsibility to learn.
  2. The responsibility to teach.

He looks forward to the opportunity to serve with the VRCA board, working collaboratively with other stakeholders to improve our industry and association.

Will Pauga

Southwest contracting ltd

About Will

I have been working in the construction industry long before I moved to Canada in 2003. In 2006 I started working at Southwest Contracting Ltd and in 2014, my partners and I took over the company that has been in business since 1972.

 

I became actively involved in the VRCA in 2017 because of a need to improve a system that isn’t working effectively. As a member of the Trade Contractor Council, I have met other business owners who were dealing with the same issues, in construction, that I was.

 

I have worked in most facets of construction, from the trenches all the way to the boardroom. It has been a challenging and satisfying career and I encourage all young people to choose construction as a successful career path.

Manufacturers and Suppliers Division


Jeff Adams

Fuelex Energy Ltd.

About Jeff

Jeff Adams’ career started in a family business as a Canadian distributor of document finishing equipment. Jeff knows firsthand the challenges of wearing many hats as an owner, and was successful in assembling a great team, building a company with a strong reputation for service, expanding across Canada, and successfully selling the business. With a work hard, play hard philosophy, Jeff volunteered with Canadian Power Squadron for 15 years, promoting education for safe boating. Currently he is an active member and volunteer with Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.

 

When Jeff started with Fuelex, the Esso Branded fuel and Mobil branded Lubricant supplier in BC, his background provided a fast track to learning the industry. Jeff joined a number of industry associations BCGSA, WCTA, BCSSGA, BC Road Builders, WMABC, AED, Concrete BC, BCSSGA and ICBA. He rolled up his sleeves to serve on the boards of AED, Concrete BC, BCSSGA, VRCA and Chair of the Concrete BC AGM planning committee. Jeff is committed to help grow local businesses and by participating in diverse associations he can bring fresh ideas that keep up with the changing markets.

Corey Dandurand

Victaulic Company

About Corey

Corey Dandurand is the Regional Manager, British Columbia for Victaulic, a leader in mechanical piping solutions for over 104 years. Originally from Nova Scotia, Corey’s 13-year construction industry tenure has led him to positions in Alberta, Saskatchewan, South Africa, and Vancouver while specializing in building services, mining, maritime and infrastructure. He brings with him, several industry passions, including building controls systems, BIM processes, fabrication & modular building strategies, engineered pipe movement and lean manufacturing expertise. He thoroughly enjoys collaborating with various industry partners and stakeholders to reduce labour, ensure on-time project delivery and mitigate risk on piping projects of all varieties. 

 Corey has engagement with ASHRAE, MCABC, CIM and is a past member of the Edmonton Construction Association. Upon joining ‘Your VRCA,’ he has become captivated by the strength through collaboration that the VRCA cultivates.

 Victaulic takes pride in its long-standing involvement with the VRCA and rarely miss an event. Corey very much looks forward to serving with the VRCA Board of Directors as we continue to evolve the construction industry toward a safer, leaner, and more sustainable future.

Sam Brezden

Fort Modular

About Sam

Sam Brezden, of Métis and Cree descent, brings a depth of professional expertise to her endeavors. With more than ten years of experience in custom home building and design, she later shifted her focus to the commercial development sector, specializing in Indigenous Relations and Public Relations. Dedicated to forging connections between the construction industry and Indigenous communities in Canada, Sam currently heads a PR Consultancy with a primary emphasis on Indigenous community engagement and collaboration with construction companies.

Professional Services Division


Nikki Keith

Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc.

About Nikki

Nikki has been with Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services for over 25 years. She sits on the Board of Directors of many associations, including the BC Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association, the Associated Equipment Distributors (BC Chapter), and the BC Stone Sand & Gravel Association. Nikki also volunteers her time with other related construction associations / committees such as The National Advisory Council (Manufacturers, Suppliers, & Service) for the Canadian Construction Association; Road Safety at Work / Shift into Winter Campaign, Concrete BC, and Concrete Council of Canada, as well as other various community organizations. Nikki was recently recognized on Insurance Business Canada’s list of Elite Women for 2023, and is nominated as a Woman of Distinction at the 2023 Insurance Business Canada Awards.

Scott Harcus

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

About Scott

Scott Harcus, Partner, is the leader of Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP’s Environmental Practice and a member of the Construction + Engineering and Insurance Practice Groups. Scott’s practice is focused on dispute resolution that includes mediations, arbitration, regulatory hearings and trials. Scott represents a major Canadian oil company in matters involving contaminated sites. He also assists clients in the insurance and construction industries with drafting contracts, policy wording, and warranties.  Scott has extensive experience dealing with standard form construction contracts including documents prepared by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and Canadian Construction Association (CCA). He is committed to vigorously advocating for his clients’ interests and tailoring his legal advice to meet the specific business objectives of his clients. Scott is Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America.

YCL Network


Scott Foran

505-Junk

About Scott

As co-founder of 505-Junk, Scott leads the sales team with responsibilities to manage projects and oversee client care. He also oversees the ongoing development of the sales team and business development processes.  He served as the Chair for the VRCA Young Construction Leaders (YCL) in 2023.  During his time as Chair, he was responsible for being a liaison between the VRCA leadership team and the YCL network, supporting committee members, and furthering the organization’s growth.  He has demonstrated an ongoing desire to give back to those in need; he was part of a team of other business owners who chose to donate their time and resources to build homes in Mexico.  In addition to the two homes built, he regularly gives his time to local schools and charities to support his local community.

To view past Chairs of the VRCA Board of Directors, please click here for the photo gallery.