DELTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Board of directors 2019
Yvonne Anderson - Santevia Water Systems
Chair
Yvonne Anderson is the 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!
Chair
Yvonne Anderson is the 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!
Rick Gibbs - Neutron Factory Works
Vice-Chair
Rick Gibbs is co-founder and President of Neutron Factory Works, an award winning industrial contracting company based in Delta BC, servicing the Food, Beverage and Manufacturing sectors.
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:
Awards and recognition include:
Vice-Chair
Rick Gibbs is co-founder and President of Neutron Factory Works, an award winning industrial contracting company based in Delta BC, servicing the Food, Beverage and Manufacturing sectors.
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:
- Vice Chair, BC Food Processors Association
- Director, A Better Life Foundation
- Chair, Manufacturing Sector Advisory Board for the ITA
- Events Coordinator/Volunteer/MC - Quest Food Exchange
Awards and recognition include:
- Profit Magazine Hot 50
- BIV’s 40 under 40
- Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the year finalist
- BCPFA’s Leadership Award
- Delta Chamber Business of the Year
- BCPFA’s Member of the year
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Rosanne Horner - BDC Canada
Treasurer Since 2006 Rosanne Horner she has worked with hundreds of owners and management teams to help them scale their businesses. She has directly worked with hundreds of companies to secure senior debt financing, mezzanine capital, and management consulting solutions to help them grow, become more efficient and enhance their management capabilities. Over this time, she has become a trusted resource for private companies that have the ambition to become best in class, and are looking for a long-term partner to assist in achieving their goals. Prior to BDC she held various positions in Operations Management; she holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia, an MBA from the University of Hertfordshire (UH). |
Les Voros - Voros Financial
Immediate Past Chair
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.
Immediate Past Chair
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.
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Danielle Guichon - Backroads Family Farm Market
Director Danielle Guichon is the co-founder of Backroads Family Farm Market. The Guichon family has been providing fresh local grown produce to Delta since 1879 |
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Dr. Joan Hansen - Tsawwassen Optometry
Director
Dr. Joan Hansen graduated as a Doctor of Optometry in 1979 from the University of Waterloo. She has been operating her private group practice in Tsawwassen since 1983. As an active member of the business community, she has held a numerous senior Board positions including President of the British Columbia Association of Optometrists (BCAO), Chair of Optometry Giving Sight (OGS), Chair of the Canadian Optometric Education Trust Fund (COETF) and Chair of the Canadian Association of Optometrists. Outside of Optometry, Dr. Hansen has been involved with the business community as a past Director of The Delta Chamber of Commerce, President of the Tsawwassen Rotary Club and appointee to the Delta Police Board to name a few. As a leading expert in her field, Dr. Hansen has made numerous appearances on local and network TV news shows, and has been quoted numerous times in local and national Canadian newspapers and magazines.
Director
Dr. Joan Hansen graduated as a Doctor of Optometry in 1979 from the University of Waterloo. She has been operating her private group practice in Tsawwassen since 1983. As an active member of the business community, she has held a numerous senior Board positions including President of the British Columbia Association of Optometrists (BCAO), Chair of Optometry Giving Sight (OGS), Chair of the Canadian Optometric Education Trust Fund (COETF) and Chair of the Canadian Association of Optometrists. Outside of Optometry, Dr. Hansen has been involved with the business community as a past Director of The Delta Chamber of Commerce, President of the Tsawwassen Rotary Club and appointee to the Delta Police Board to name a few. As a leading expert in her field, Dr. Hansen has made numerous appearances on local and network TV news shows, and has been quoted numerous times in local and national Canadian newspapers and magazines.
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 analyst 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 analyst 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.
Beau Olmstead - RBC Royal Bank
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 - Harbour Link Container Services
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 Services Inc. 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 Services Inc. David is also a member of the Western Transportation Advisory Committee (WESTAC).
Gülin Villeneuve, BDO
Director
Gülin graduated from University of Hertfordshire with a BTEC National Diploma in Business and Finance. She currently is a Manager, SR&ED Government Funding & Advisory Services at BDO Canada. Gülin excels in sales management, business strategy, strategic planning and product development.
Director
Gülin graduated from University of Hertfordshire with a BTEC National Diploma in Business and Finance. She currently is a Manager, SR&ED Government Funding & Advisory Services at BDO Canada. Gülin excels in sales management, business strategy, strategic planning and product development.
Melinda Voros, LLP, Campbell Froh May & Rice
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.
Rick Warner - NSERC-Pacific
Director
Rick has managed science and technology-based projects and initiatives in British Columbia in industry, post-secondary institutes and government since 1984. He holds a B.Sc. (1980) from McMaster University and is a graduate of the Management Skills in Advanced Technology (MSAT) Program (1996) at Simon Fraser University.
Rick was employed at the BC Innovation Council, from 1984 until 2000 and was Director of Programs when he left. At their peak, these programs invested $40M annually. From 2000 to 2006 Rick was engaged in a variety of contract and consulting positions including Director of Technology Transfer at Vancouver Island University; curriculum development and research management at Simon Fraser University; review of the science and technology investments of the provincial government resulting in the merger of the Science Council of BC and the Advanced Systems Institute into the BC Innovation Council and Managing Director at the Mitchell Odyssey Foundation.
Since May of 2006 he has been the Manager of NSERC-Pacific that currently focuses on the delivery of NSERC’s Research Partnership programs especially Engage, Connect and Experience. Rick is a past Chairman of the Vancouver Enterprise Forum (VEF) and past Chair of the VEF Operations Committee. He is currently a director of the Mitchell Odyssey Foundation
Director
Rick has managed science and technology-based projects and initiatives in British Columbia in industry, post-secondary institutes and government since 1984. He holds a B.Sc. (1980) from McMaster University and is a graduate of the Management Skills in Advanced Technology (MSAT) Program (1996) at Simon Fraser University.
Rick was employed at the BC Innovation Council, from 1984 until 2000 and was Director of Programs when he left. At their peak, these programs invested $40M annually. From 2000 to 2006 Rick was engaged in a variety of contract and consulting positions including Director of Technology Transfer at Vancouver Island University; curriculum development and research management at Simon Fraser University; review of the science and technology investments of the provincial government resulting in the merger of the Science Council of BC and the Advanced Systems Institute into the BC Innovation Council and Managing Director at the Mitchell Odyssey Foundation.
Since May of 2006 he has been the Manager of NSERC-Pacific that currently focuses on the delivery of NSERC’s Research Partnership programs especially Engage, Connect and Experience. Rick is a past Chairman of the Vancouver Enterprise Forum (VEF) and past Chair of the VEF Operations Committee. He is currently a director of the Mitchell Odyssey Foundation
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