The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) and its membership re-elected three industry leaders to its 2023-2024 board of directors during its 2023 Annual General Meeting. There were 10 nominees from across Vancouver Island.
Of the 10 nominees, incumbents Stuart Cuthbert, Slegg Building Materials, Morley Wilkins, Method Chartered Professional Accounting and Scott Torry, AFC Construction, were re-elected for another term.
For 2023/24 VICA welcomes Stuart Cuthbert as its new board chair, Barclay Ellis, Trades Labour Corporation (TLC) Victoria, as vice-Chair, Scott Torry as Treasurer, Morley Wilkins as Secretary, and Kate Ulmer, Herold Engineering, as past chair.
With nearly two decades of domestic and international industry experience, Cuthbert’s leadership and prowess for exceptional governance positions VICA for success for the coming years. Drawing from his experience on the VICA board and the BC Construction Association board of directors, as well as his background in supply, sub-contracting, and manufacturing, he brings a holistic perspective to the board chair, understanding the diverse needs and priorities of members.
Outgoing past-chair Chris Lyons, Omicron Construction, was recognized for his years of service on the VICA board. He was part of the founding group of what is now VICA’s successful Young Builders Network, creating a space for young industry professionals in the construction sector to network and mentorship opportunities.
During Lyons’ tenure, he oversaw the pilot and expansion of VICA’s Tailgate Toolkit Program, Construct Your Future youth employment program, as well as stewarding VICA through the COVID-19 pandemic. With his departure from the VICA board, he now joins the BC Construction Association’s board of directors.
“The need for construction services is at a historically high level, with government presenting policy to address the increasing need for housing and public infrastructure. Guided by the leadership of our 2023-2024 board of directors, I am confident that the Vancouver Island Construction Association and its members will be positioned to succeed in addressing the construction needs of Vancouver Island communities,” said Rory Kulmala, VICA CEO.
