VICTORIA, BC--(Marketwired - October 21, 2016) - The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC) has elected a new President and Council for the 2016/2017 term. The election results are as follows:
| Executive | ||
| Bob Stewart, P.Eng. | President | Vancouver, BC |
| Ed Casas, P.Eng. | Vice President | Burnaby, BC |
| Dr. Michael Wrinch, P.Eng., FEC | Past President | North Vancouver, BC |
| Councillors Elected for a 2-Year Term | ||
| Brock Nanson, P.Eng. | Councillor | Kamloops, BC |
| Larry Spence, P.Eng. | Councillor | Trail, BC |
| Caroline Andrewes, P.Eng. | Councillor | Burnaby, BC |
| Susan Hayes, P.Eng. | Councillor | Victoria, BC |
| Ross Rettie, P.Eng., FEC | Councillor | Delta, BC |
| Continuing Councillors | ||
| Richard Farbridge, P.Eng. | Councillor | Burnaby, BC |
| Cassandra Hall, P.Eng./P.Geo. | Councillor | North Vancouver, BC |
| Scott Martin, P.Eng. | Councillor | Kelowna, BC |
| Chris Moser, P.Eng. | Councillor | Langley, BC |
| Kathy Tarnai-Lokhorst, P.Eng. | Councillor | Victoria, BC |
| Government Appointees | ||
| Ana Fernandes, CIM, FCSI | Councillor | Vancouver, BC |
| Ken Laloge, CA | Councillor | Kelowna, BC |
| Tajdin Mitha, LLB | Councillor | North Vancouver, BC |
| John Turner, P.Ag. (ret) | Councillor | Qualicum, BC |
Elected candidates will be formally inducted at the association's 97th Annual General Meeting in Victoria, BC, on Saturday October 22, 2016. The election process, as prescribed by the Engineers and Geoscientists Act, and work of APEGBC's Council allows the professions of engineering and geoscience to enjoy the privilege of self-regulation.
Founded in 1920, APEGBC is the regulatory and licensing body for the professions of engineering and geoscience. With over 32,000 members, APEGBC is one of the largest professional associations in BC and maintains high academic, experience and professional practice standards.
Contact Information:
News Directors: For photos and/or biographies of councillors, please contact:
Laurel Buss
Acting Manager, Communications
APEGBC
Office: 604.412.6052
Mobile: 604.347.5185
lbuss@apeg.bc.ca