Board of directors
Les Voros
Chair of the Board
Les Voros runs Voros Financial, a financial services practice. Les has overseen the multi-million dollar operations of a national organization. With responsibilities focused on client relations, operations, and employee support, his skills are diversified making him flexible in understanding financial planning needs. Married for more than 20 years, Les has two children, and enjoys spending time on the water, on the slopes and exploring new places.
Chair of the Board
Les Voros runs Voros Financial, a financial services practice. Les has overseen the multi-million dollar operations of a national organization. With responsibilities focused on client relations, operations, and employee support, his skills are diversified making him flexible in understanding financial planning needs. Married for more than 20 years, Les has two children, and enjoys spending time on the water, on the slopes and exploring new places.
Yvonne Anderson
1st Vice Chair
Yvonne Anderson is a founder and CEO of Santevia Water Systems Inc. a Delta start up! Santevia manufactures and distributes home water filtration products in Canada, the USA and Europe. The Santevia team work in Tilbury Industrial park and many of the team live, work and play in Delta. Yvonne has raised her three kids in Beach Grove and is an active volunteer in Delta. You can often find her running on the dyke, biking around the community or at some meeting in a local coffee shop!
1st Vice Chair
Yvonne Anderson is a founder and CEO of Santevia Water Systems Inc. a Delta start up! Santevia manufactures and distributes home water filtration products in Canada, the USA and Europe. The Santevia team work in Tilbury Industrial park and many of the team live, work and play in Delta. Yvonne has raised her three kids in Beach Grove and is an active volunteer in Delta. You can often find her running on the dyke, biking around the community or at some meeting in a local coffee shop!
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Manpreet Natt
Treasurer Manpreet Natt works for CAPTIN Toyota, an automobile parts manufacturer located on Progress Way in Tilbury Industrial Park in Delta, BC. Manpreet works as an Assistant Manager for Finance & Production Control. Previously, she was a Senior Financial Analyst with the Provincial Health Services Authority and a Senior Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant for JJM Construction Ltd in Delta, BC. She has also worked in the accounting field for other companies such as Phoenix Glass Inc. of Delta, Active Doors etc. Manpreet received the Certified Management Accountant of British Columbia award in June 2012 and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration specializing in Finance. |
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Dave Hamilton
Immediate Past Chair Dave Hamilton is General Manager of the Delta Optimist. He has been a member of the Delta business community since 1989. In that time the Optimist has gone from a community newspaper to a full multi-media company providing a variety of digital products as well. Active in the community, Dave is currently fund raising chair of the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen and is a charter member and past president. He also sits on the board at Beach Grove Golf Club as vice-president. Dave was a founding director of the Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen and served on the board in various capacities for many years. A Tsawwassen resident, Dave has one son, Kirk, and enjoys golf, curling and slo-pitch. |
Rick Gibbs
Director
Rick Gibbs is co-founder and President of Neutron Factory Works, an award winning industrial contracting company based in Delta BC. Starting out in industry as a JM Red Seal Electrician over 25 years ago, Rick gained extensive experience working in all types of manufacturing and processing facilities, from the production floor to the boardroom. Today, Rick stays active in both the industry and the community he serves, his board appointments and committee involvement include Director - The BC Food Processors Association, Chair - ITA’s Manufacturing Sector Advisory Group, Vice Chair – BC Safety Charter, Partner/Volunteer - Quest Food Exchange, Director – Earth Renu Energy Corp.
Director
Rick Gibbs is co-founder and President of Neutron Factory Works, an award winning industrial contracting company based in Delta BC. Starting out in industry as a JM Red Seal Electrician over 25 years ago, Rick gained extensive experience working in all types of manufacturing and processing facilities, from the production floor to the boardroom. Today, Rick stays active in both the industry and the community he serves, his board appointments and committee involvement include Director - The BC Food Processors Association, Chair - ITA’s Manufacturing Sector Advisory Group, Vice Chair – BC Safety Charter, Partner/Volunteer - Quest Food Exchange, Director – Earth Renu Energy Corp.
John Mancini
Director
John has lived in North Delta for over 45 years, and during those years coached North Delta youth soccer, served on a civic committee and task force, and on other community committees. John recently retired from a large engineering company where he worked as a construction procurement specialist during the construction of local, major transportation projects. John developed his procurement experience in an engineering setting: managing construction contracts; equipment and material agreements; and professional services agreements. John is thrilled to be part of the Chamber and looks forward to supporting it in its endeavours. John is a great supporter of his Italian Folk Club, and has returned as its President. John is a long-time and avid fan of the Vancouver Whitecaps, and an enthusiastic supporter of Vancouver Opera.
Director
John has lived in North Delta for over 45 years, and during those years coached North Delta youth soccer, served on a civic committee and task force, and on other community committees. John recently retired from a large engineering company where he worked as a construction procurement specialist during the construction of local, major transportation projects. John developed his procurement experience in an engineering setting: managing construction contracts; equipment and material agreements; and professional services agreements. John is thrilled to be part of the Chamber and looks forward to supporting it in its endeavours. John is a great supporter of his Italian Folk Club, and has returned as its President. John is a long-time and avid fan of the Vancouver Whitecaps, and an enthusiastic supporter of Vancouver Opera.
Ted Olak
Director
Ted Olak is a Director, Growth & Transition Capital at BDC Capital, helping small and medium-sized businesses structure creative debt and quasi-equity financing solutions. Ted joined BDC in 2014, bringing 12 years of experience in the cross-border financial sector, ranging from capital markets to assisting companies with mergers and acquisitions transactions. Ted is a CPA, CMA, and has earned a Master of Business Administration degree in International Business and Finance from Oklahoma City University and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from the University of Northern British Columbia. Ted is a long-time Delta resident, living in North Delta for over 12 years, and enjoys raising his children and spending time in the community.
Director
Ted Olak is a Director, Growth & Transition Capital at BDC Capital, helping small and medium-sized businesses structure creative debt and quasi-equity financing solutions. Ted joined BDC in 2014, bringing 12 years of experience in the cross-border financial sector, ranging from capital markets to assisting companies with mergers and acquisitions transactions. Ted is a CPA, CMA, and has earned a Master of Business Administration degree in International Business and Finance from Oklahoma City University and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from the University of Northern British Columbia. Ted is a long-time Delta resident, living in North Delta for over 12 years, and enjoys raising his children and spending time in the community.
Beau Olmstead
Director
Beau Olmstead has been with RBC Royal Bank since 1997, engaged in both the commercial banking and capital markets side of financial services. Beau currently leads the Commercial banking business for RBC in the South Vancouver/Richmond/Delta markets. Beau is a member of various associations; Director of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association - BC Division; past Board member/Treasurer of the South Delta Minor Hockey Association, and past Coach. Beau completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Victoria. In addition, Beau completed his Master of Business Administration at Royal Roads University. Beau lives in Tsawwassen with his wife and two teenage children.
Director
Beau Olmstead has been with RBC Royal Bank since 1997, engaged in both the commercial banking and capital markets side of financial services. Beau currently leads the Commercial banking business for RBC in the South Vancouver/Richmond/Delta markets. Beau is a member of various associations; Director of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association - BC Division; past Board member/Treasurer of the South Delta Minor Hockey Association, and past Coach. Beau completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Victoria. In addition, Beau completed his Master of Business Administration at Royal Roads University. Beau lives in Tsawwassen with his wife and two teenage children.
David Payne
Director
David is a CITT graduate who has devoted his career to the maritime and transportation sector. He formally managed stevedoring operations at BC Ports followed by managing container operations for a major container shipping line calling at the Port of Vancouver. Throughout the past 25 years he has led the container drayage and off-dock container terminal business originally established to support the landside operations of Maersk Line, which the Payne Group acquired in 2009 and renamed Harbour Link Container Services Inc. He is currently the President and CEO of Harbour Link Container ServicesInc. David is also a member of the Western Transportation Advisory Committee (WESTAC).
Director
David is a CITT graduate who has devoted his career to the maritime and transportation sector. He formally managed stevedoring operations at BC Ports followed by managing container operations for a major container shipping line calling at the Port of Vancouver. Throughout the past 25 years he has led the container drayage and off-dock container terminal business originally established to support the landside operations of Maersk Line, which the Payne Group acquired in 2009 and renamed Harbour Link Container Services Inc. He is currently the President and CEO of Harbour Link Container ServicesInc. David is also a member of the Western Transportation Advisory Committee (WESTAC).
Noel Roddick
Director
Noel Roddick retired in 2011 from his fertilizer company after over 40 years in the industry. Originally from Hereford, England Noel has been a long-time South Delta resident with his wife, former MLA for Delta South, Val Roddick.
Director
Noel Roddick retired in 2011 from his fertilizer company after over 40 years in the industry. Originally from Hereford, England Noel has been a long-time South Delta resident with his wife, former MLA for Delta South, Val Roddick.
Lorna Van Straaten
Director
Lorna Van Straaten and VS Publishing, is the licensee owner of Experience Delta magazine and Director of Business Development for Community Clicks Media Group. Experience Delta celebrates all things Delta with special emphasis on helping small business owners promote their business through their quarterly magazine, community web app (that features contests and a centralized calendar) and affordable social media programs for businesses. As well as working to promote the Delta community, she is part of the team rolling out the ‘EXPERIENCE’ brand across BC and Canada.
Director
Lorna Van Straaten and VS Publishing, is the licensee owner of Experience Delta magazine and Director of Business Development for Community Clicks Media Group. Experience Delta celebrates all things Delta with special emphasis on helping small business owners promote their business through their quarterly magazine, community web app (that features contests and a centralized calendar) and affordable social media programs for businesses. As well as working to promote the Delta community, she is part of the team rolling out the ‘EXPERIENCE’ brand across BC and Canada.
Melinda Voros
Director
Growing up, Melinda was involved in a family business in Ontario. Upon moving to British Columbia, she worked in various businesses until attending UBC law. Melinda became a lawyer in 1991 and now practices at Campbell Froh May & Rice, focusing on family law and personal injury/ICBC. Melinda’s training in mediation and at the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals assists her clients to reach agreements outside of court. Melinda is proud to call Ladner her home, where she lives with her husband and two children, and she can often be seen walking around town with their adorable maltipoo.
Director
Growing up, Melinda was involved in a family business in Ontario. Upon moving to British Columbia, she worked in various businesses until attending UBC law. Melinda became a lawyer in 1991 and now practices at Campbell Froh May & Rice, focusing on family law and personal injury/ICBC. Melinda’s training in mediation and at the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals assists her clients to reach agreements outside of court. Melinda is proud to call Ladner her home, where she lives with her husband and two children, and she can often be seen walking around town with their adorable maltipoo.
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Geoff Willers
Director Geoff is the Branch Manager of the Envision Financial Ladner Community Branch. Geoff’s longstanding career in financial services has enabled him to become a principled leader with passion and skill for business development. Geoff has a Master of Business Administration degree in Financial Services, a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance, and a financial planning designation from the Institute of Canadian Bankers. Beyond the office, he is dedicated to giving back and currently sits as a board member of the Ladner Rotary Club, and is also a member of the Ladner Business Association. Geoff has been a Rotarian since 2005, and has also served as a board member of the Downtown Penticton Association. Geoff resides in Ladner with his wife, Julie and their son, Jon. In his spare time, time Geoff enjoys spending time with his family, biking, gardening and travelling. |
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