Board of Directors 2010 – 2011

Frank Came-President


Frank Came has extensive experience in environmental and sustainable development activities, both in business and government. He served as the BCEIA Executive Director (2005-2008) and is currently the Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives for the GLOBE Foundation, involved in many projects related to sustainable development and the business of the environment. He also serves as Editor of GLOBE-Net – a national online information service for the environment sector published by the GLOBE Foundation. Frank is a graduate of the University of Victoria and York University (Schulich School of Management). He is also a graduate of the National Defence College of Canada. He has held senior positions in the Treasury Board of Canada and the Privy Council Office.

Frank Came
Senior Advisor
GLOBE Foundation
Suite 578 - 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, B.C., V6C 3E1
Tel. 604-695-5007 *New Number
Fax. 604-695-5019
frank.came@bceia.com
Web: www.globe.ca

Eric Pringle First Vice-President



Eric Pringle is Vice President and a Principal at Hemmera, a progressive consulting firm that provides professional services and specialized expertise in environmental planning, science, engineering and management for projects across western and northern Canada.  Eric is an industry specialist in contaminated site remediation and brownfield redevelopment. Since 1988, he has had the opportunity to lead signature and award winning projects and deliver results for his clients on large multifaceted undertakings and complex Brownfields with government and private sector clients. Eric is active in the engineering associations, was a founding member of the BC Chapter for the National Brownfield Association, a member in the Canadian Brownfield Network. He is Chair of the Board of Directors for the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and Planetarium, as well on the Board of the BC Environmental Industry Association.

Eric K. Pringle
Vice President
Hemmera Envirochem Inc.
Suite 250, 1380 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
V6Z 2H3
Telephone: (604) 669-9134
Fax: (604) 669-0430
epringle@hemmera.com
Web: www.hemmera.com

Michael Lyons – Secretary Treasurer


Born and raised in Vancouver, Michael began his post-secondary education at Simon Fraser University, British Columbia at the Faculty of Arts and later attending Capilano College, where he earned diplomas in both Business Administration and Business Finance.  At the age of 23, Michael founded an electronic surveillance and security retailer called Lower Mainland Alarms. He sold the company in early 2000 –the proceeds of which– allowed him the freedom to entertain several less structured entrepreneurial endeavours including: real estate investing, day-trading and private lending. Seeking a creative outlet, Michael put his management skills to work in the film industry.  He later explored the need for an export marketing facility in Canada based upon other successful models found throughout the Pacific Rim. Since then, Michael has been President of the Canada Export Centre, a permanent export exhibition and marketing facility in downtown Vancouver.  Working alongside partners in government and industry the Centre hosts foreign trade missions and business travelers from around the world to explore trade opportunities with some of Canada’s leading exporters. 

Michael Lyons
President
Canada Export Centre
602 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 1P2
Tel: 604-681-6484
Email: lyonsmichael@hotmail.com

Michael Mysak



Mike Mysak has been involved in consulting and building remediation for over twenty years, focusing on Environmental Health and Safety.  He is currently the Business Development Manager, BC Region for Golder Associates Ltd. (Golder), based in Burnaby, BC.  Mike has been involved in: hazardous materials assessment; major remediation and demolition projects; development of management systems; tools and training for technical personnel and managers for commercial, industrial and institutional clients. In addition to project management for small and large scale projects, Mike’s strength of experience is in management of asbestos, lead, PCBs, mould, and mercury.  Through his support of Golder’s consultants, he has developed a strong understanding of issues in Land Development, Infrastructure, Mining, Energy, and Waste Management Sectors.  Mike’s education includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) earned at Athabasca University. Energy, carbon management, environmental technologies, sustainability and waste management are issues which Mike has researched and investigated, and continue to be issues of interest to him.  He is also a member of the Vancouver Board of Trade Sustainability Committee, the Surrey Board of Trade Environment Committee, and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) BC Environment and Energy Committee.

Michael Mysak
Business Development Manager - BC Region
Golder Associates Ltd.
500 - 4260 Still Creek Drive
Burnaby, BC, V5C 6C6
Tel: 604.296.4200 / 604.296.4346
Mobile: 604.992.1800
Fax: 604.298.5253
Email: mike_mysak@golder.com 
Web: www.golder.com 

Tim Stemp



Tim Stemp is currently the General Manager for Quantum Murray LP’s remediation operations in British Columbia. Tim is a Certified Engineering Technician and holds a double major from the University of Victoria, British Columbia in Economics and Environmental Studies. He has over 25 years experience in engineering technology, environmental consulting and contracting in both the private and public sector in Northern & Western Canada, Alaska and Mexico. Tim’s expertise includes decommissioning and remedial projects at residential to industrial sites impacted with various compounds such as petroleum hydrocarbons, heavy metals, creosote, PCPs, PAHs, PCBs and other non-aqueous phase liquids. He has managed both large and small assignments including several of the largest remedial projects in BC involving multiple contaminant media and complex civil site works. Tim is an active member of the professional community and has held positions on a variety of boards, committees and associations including the Vancouver Island Chapter and the Pacific Northwest International Section of the Air and Waste Management Association and Camosun College’s Environmental Program’s Advisory Committee.

Tim Stemp, B.A., C.Tech.
General Manager, BC
Quantum Remediation a division of
Quantum Murray LP
Telephone: 604 238-2212
Fax: 604 270-7389 
Cell: 250.888.3077
Email:  tstemp@qmlp.ca
Web: www.quantummurray.com 

Bob Symington – Past President



Bob Symington obtained his Hons BSc. Applied Earth Science from the University of Waterloo, Canada in 1979 and was registered as a Professional Geologist in the province of Alberta in 1981.
He obtained his MSc. Hydrogeology in 1993 from University College London, England and is currently the principal of Gandalf Consulting Ltd in Vancouver, British Columbia. Bob spent most of his career in petroleum exploration as President of Gandalf Exploration Consultants Ltd. During his 12 years in the oil patch, he concentrated in well-site geology and carbonate core studies and undertook contracts in Bangladesh and Dubai. He transferred his Professional Geologist designation to BC and is currently registered as a Professional Geoscientist and is also a Licensed Hydro-geologist in Washington State, USA. Bob was appointed to the Roster of Professional Experts in 2006 by the Ministry of the Environment and presently sits on the Board of the Contaminated Sites Approved Professional Society and is Chair of the BCEIA Contaminated Sites Standing Committee.

Bob Symington
President
Gandalf Consulting
517 - 1190 Melville St
PO Box 48806
Vancouver, BC. CANADA
V7X 1A6
Telephone: 604.633.2750
Email symington@gandalfconsulting.bc.ca
Web : www.gandalfconsulting.bc.ca

Andrew Gillam



Dr. Andy Gillam has 30 years experience with management, science and technology, and corporate environmental and social responsibility issues in the Americas, Europe and the Pacific Rim.  Andy has extensive, hands-on management experience in the professional services, engineering and construction, biotechnology and academic sectors.  Dr. Gillam currently serves as Group Lead, Management Systems in AMEC’s Earth and Environmental business, based in Burnaby.

Andrew is an internationally-recognized specialist in the corporate risk management and audit field and has been retained by many ROB 1000 and Fortune 500 global business leaders in the energy and natural resources sectors.  Andy is a Professional Geoscientist (PGeo) and a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).  He lives in Steveston with his wife (Carole, a senior executive with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority) and his daughter (Nicky).  Andy has completed three Ironman Canada events in Penticton in the past six years and is aiming for another in 2011.

Dr Andrew Gillam
AMEC Americas Limited
Earth and Environmental
2227 Douglas Rd
Burnaby, BC, V5C 5A9
Tel: 604 473 5310
Cell: 604 649 1904
Email: andy.gillam@amec.com
Web: www.amec.com

Richard E. Bereti



Richard is a Partner with Harper Grey LLP in Vancouver, and Chair of the firm's Environmental Practice Group.  He is Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of British Columbia, and author of British Columbia Environmental Management Legislation and Commentary, 2008.  He is a recurrent chair and presenter at environmental conferences and CLEs, and writes for various publications.  His practice involves environmental litigation, with a focus on contaminated sites and advice to business and industry on environmental and commercial matters.  Richard negotiates extensively with provincial and federal agencies, and appears before the courts and the Environmental Appeal Board.  He has acted in some of British Columbia's most significant environmental matters, including the "Gehring," "Beazer," "Oak Street" and "Seabright" cases. Richard handles cases in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Yukon Territory.

Richard E. Bereti
Partner
Harper Grey LLP
11504-650 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 4P7
Direct Line: 604.895.2816
Fax: 604.669.9385
Email: rbereti@harpergrey.com
Web : www.harpergrey.com

George A. Ivey



Twenty-three years of progressive environmental consulting and related services experience having worked on more than 1200 environmental projects internationally from: environmental site assessments; waste  management; acid mine drainage; mold assessment and reclamation; environmental impact assessments (EIA); research and development; regulatory compliance audits; risk assessments; public consultation; air, soil and water remediation (In-situ & Ex-situ); to mediation and expert witness legal services.  He is a Nationally Certified Environmental Site Assessor with EAA (USA) and AESAC (Canadian), and OSHA 40Hour Certified, Professional Chemist with (ACPA). 

George was Named to The Canadian & International Who's Who 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010; Honored Member of Stanford Who's Who 2010. Awards include: The 2007 Environmental Business Journal Business Achievement (Bronze) Award, The 2006 North American Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award, The 2006 Globe Award for Technology Innovation & Application, The 2006 Environmental Business Journal Technology Merit Award. In 2005 he was inducted as a "Leading Scientist of The World in the field of Science & Engineering by the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England, and in 2004 was a National Award Finalist for a CUI Brownfield Award in 2004.
His extensive applied research and development work has lead to his being awarded several international patents. He is actively working on new innovative remediation technology to be commercialized in 2010 and 2011.

George (Bud) Ivey, B.Sc., CES, CESA, P. Chem.            
Senior Environmental Specialist
Ivey International Inc.
Tel: 1.250.923.6326
Fax: 1.250.923.0718
Cell: 1.250.203.0867
Toll Free: 1.800.246.2744
Email: budivey@iveyinternational.com
Web: www.iveyinternational.com

Barbara Dabrowski, M.A.Sc., P. Eng.,



Barbara Dabrowski is a LEED® Accredited Professional and a Fellow of Engineers Canada. She is a graduate of UBC in Civil and Environmental Engineering. She has extensive engineering regulatory and management experience in consulting, government sectors and post secondary education serving the needs of environmental and engineering industries in BC and Japan.  Barbara has provided comprehensive administrative and educational leadership to full-time, part-time and industry training programs and courses. She has developed and implemented practical technology and engineering education with an integrated systems approach based on emerging integrated needs of BC’s green economy.  Barbara has extensive knowledge of technology, engineering and environmental issues and related education and training requirements specifically pertaining to the emerging interest in green jobs in Canada and internationally. She brings a trans-disciplinary perspective and has championed many new initiatives, most recently in sustainable infrastructure, energy and resource management, civil engineering, environmental engineering and ecological restoration technology education in direct response to current industry needs.

Mailing address: 1046 Leyland St.,
West Vancouver, BC, V7T2L4
Barbara_Dabrowski@telus.net

Colin Doylend



Over the last ten years, Colin has obtained extensive experience and   knowledge in relation to all levels of government, First Nations, business and community organizations. Most recently worked along side Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo during his recent successful election campaign. With a growing network of relationships with Aboriginal community and business leaders in BC and across the country, Colin is currently facilitating clean-tech developments with First Nations. These opportunities have proven to offer most profitable returns and meaningful results. As the senior aide to the Minister responsible for the B.C. Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation in 2005, Colin was a part of the team responsible for the launch of the “New Relationship” with First Nations. Alongside the minister, he helped to lead one of Provincial Government’s most impactful policy shifts. During his time at BC Hydro, his interest in issues involving with sustainability grew after working the campaign for electricity conservation and the decision to implement government-wide GHG emission targets.

Colin is committed to life-long learning as well as giving back to his community. An active volunteer in his community, Colin is an Ambassador for the Vancouver Playhouse, volunteers with Community Builders’ Benevolent Society and the Vancouver Native Health Society in the Downtown Eastside. He has been a member of City of Vancouver’s Civic Theaters Board, the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, a director of Vancouver’s Cooperative Auto Network and a committee member with the American Society of Association Executives. He has also served on the boards of numerous other professional and community groups, including branches of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada and the Canadian Public Relations Society. Colin has a Bachelor of Arts – Political Science and is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Information Technology.

Colin Doylend
Public Affairs and Business Development Director
Rain City Strategies Inc.
311 – 55 East Cordova Street,
Vancouver, BC, V6A 0A5
Telephone: +1 (778) 828-9334
Email: colin@raincitystrategies.com
Web : www.raincitystrategies.com

Dave Rogers



David S. Rogers is the President of BCHAZMAT Management Ltd., an Environmental and Hazardous Materials Consulting Firm based in Sidney, BC Canada.  Mr. Rogers’ vision of superior service to clients as a consultant in the areas of hazardous materials management and safety training is evident in the growth and success of this company. After retiring as a Fire Chief, Mr. Rogers earned his BA and MBA degrees from Simon Fraser University, and in 1983, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training Coordinator (Air). In 1999 and 2000 Mr. Rogers worked with the Canadian Military in Risk Management / Hazmat, where he was certified as an ISO 14000 Lead Auditor, and as well developed and taught courses in hazmat safety. In his career, Mr. Rogers has developed many safety and environmental courses. Mr Rogers is also an instructor with the University of Victoria in the Continuing Education Distance Learning Program, teaching Health Protection Technology.


Some of the projects he has recently been Project Manager for include the City of Victoria Storm Water Bylaw Compliance Project, which actively promotes source control for runoff from parking lots and automotive operations; working with gold mining operations to clean up abandoned sites in preparation for reopening;  evaluating ongoing mining construction activities to ensure they are operating in a manner that is safe for their personnel and the environment. In 2008 Mr Rogers was also the Project Manager responsible for  developing and producing the first HazWaste Fact Sheets for the BC Environment Industry Association. Mr. Rogers was invited to Ottawa in 2009 to participate in a Working Group with Transport Canada to give input on the upcoming revision of Part 12 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulation. This June he will be traveling to Northern BC with Transport Canada Officials as a Consultant to assess air operations at several gold mining sites. Mr. Rogers is also involved with the Vancouver Island Safety Council, as both a Motorcycle Riding Instructor, and as Coordinator of the Tom Thumb Safety Program for Children.

David S. Rogers,
President
BCHAZMAT Management Ltd.
9357 Maryland Dr.
Sidney, BC, Canada V8L 2R4.
Telephone: 250-656-3382
Toll Free: 1-877-326-2832
Fax: 250-656-4619
Email: daverogers@bchazmat.com
Web: www.bchazmat.com

Luke Dineley



Luke is an associate at the law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP.  He holds a law degree from the University of British Columbia and a bachelor’s degree, with honours, in political studies from Queen’s University.  Luke’s law practice is focused on litigation and he is a member of the firm’s Environmental, Municipal, Expropriation and Regulatory and Insurance and Tort practice groups.  Luke has worked extensively on environmental matters, with experience in remediation claims under the Environmental Management Act, forestry matters and energy work.  Luke’s experience in insurance law also offers him a perspective on the growing intersection of insurance and environmental concerns.  Luke is an active member of the professional community, holding memberships in the Canadian Bar Association’s environmental, insurance and maritime sections and the Vancouver Bar Association.  Luke is also the co editor of Borden Ladner Gervais’ Environmental Law New.

Luke Dineley
Lawyer
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia,
V7X 1T2,
Telephone: 604.640.4219
Fax: 604.622.5008
Email - ldineley@blgcanada.com

Monica Danon-Schaffer



Monica is the Manager of Environmental and Sustainable Development at Wardrop Engineering Inc., and has worked also at URS Canada Inc., as Principal Engineer, CH2MHILL, Dames & Moore Group, and Morrow Environmental Consultants Inc.

Monica earned her Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering in 2010 at the University of British Columbia (UBC); her M. Eng Civil/Environmental Engineering in 1993 at UBC, and her B.Sc. Chemical Engineering in 1988) at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. With 17 years of experience, Ms. Danon-Schaffer specializes in environmental site assessments throughout the American continent, including due diligence, compliance and waste audits, impact assessments, site remediation; environmental forensic investigations; and project management on local and international projects. She is a part-time lecturer on environmental forensics in the Centre for Forensic and Security Technology studies department at BCIT, has published studies in environmental forensics, and performs investigations in this area. After practising engineering for many years, Monica returned to university to work on her PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering at UBC. She explored how brominated flame retardants reach the environment, transfer from waste streams to water and soil, and transport to distant locations (Northern Canada), focussing on landfills which receive consumer products containing these compounds. Simultaneously she developed simulations that indicated these contaminants persist for decades.

Monica Danon-Schaffer, Ph.D., P. Eng
Manager, Environment and Sustainable Development
Wardrop,  A Tetra Tech Company
800 - 555 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1M1
Phone: +1.604.408.3788, ext. 396
Fax: +1.604.408.3722
Cell: +1.604.506.8840
monica.danon-schaffer@wardrop.com
www.wardrop.com