Message from Brian Trenchard, VRBA President 2025-26
As 2025/26 President, it is a pleasure to be part of an outstanding VRBA team, building our community. I want to thank Russ Barry, Past President for his leadership.
I look forward to continuing to work with Russ and the Board of Directors to address the challenges of rising costs on housing such as development cost charges. Joining me on the Board in 2025/26 are:
Past President: Russ Barry, Interactive Construction Inc
First Vice President: Christopher Walker, Christopher Developments Inc
Second Vice President: Amandeep Gill, Patriot Homes Ltd
Treasurer: Rob Mickelberry, Prodigy Development Services Ltd
Builders’ Council Chair: Christopher Walker, Christopher Developments Inc
Suppliers and Trades Council Chair: Darrell Ell, Island ICF Foundation Supplies Inc
Directors:
Ryan Breuker, Oak Bay Construction Ltd
Darrell Ell, Island ICF Foundation Supplies Inc
Maureen Elmer, K2 Stone Inc
Peter Forbes, PJF Construction Ltd
Dani Metzmeier, Times Colonist
Thomas Sercombe, TEKloch Homes Ltd
Kyle Velikovsky, White Wolf Homes Ltd
At VRBA’s Annual General Meeting, the following awards were presented:
Jerry Hepburn Award Memorial Award for integrity & professionalism – Dusty Delain, Amity Construction
Mike Kipot Award for contributions to the industry – Tim Schauerte, James’ Joinery
Sponsors Appreciation Award for supporting VRBA and the CARE Awards – Cantu Bathrooms and Hardware / Phylrich
Marilyn Ann Lee Award for service and support – Spencer Evans, FortisBC
VRBA Service Award for valuable contributions – Mike Dalton, Citta Group, outgoing Past President
VRBA Service Award for important CPD education at Builders Council – Murray Frank, Building It Right
In addition, I appreciate the President’s Award from Russ Barry for service to the association. VRBA will continue its leadership in professionalism, education, and housing affordability.
VRBA gives back to the community through fundraisers such as the Festival of Trees for the BC Children’s Hospital, Threshold Housing Society, Habitat for Humanity, CFAX Santa’s Anonymous, and T-C Christmas Fund. Join us in building exceptional homes and communities.
Thank you for your support!
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