The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has announced the appointment of Jeannine Martin as its new president.
With extensive construction industry knowledge, Martin is an industry veteran and well-positioned to elevate the association’s member engagement, focusing on meeting and anticipating member priorities while demonstrating industry leadership and advocacy on a regional level.
With more than 25 years of industry experience in private construction and engineering, and leadership on local industry boards, the British Columbia Construction Roundtable (BCCR) and the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – British Columbia (ACEC-BC), Martin understands the challenges and opportunities facing B.C.’s construction industry. She has extensive experience working with government agencies and construction professionals within our industry.
In her first 100 days with the association, Martin will focus on:
- Building connections with VRCA members, stakeholders, and staff.
- Operationalizing VRCA’s Strategic Plan.
- Working with the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) to continue to advance Prompt Payment legislation and other topline issues including the shortage of skilled trades.
- Continuing to develop VRCA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
As president, Martin will work closely with the VRCA board of directors, staff, and members to develop and implement strategic initiatives that further strengthen the industry’s position and contribute to its growth and success.
