Governance

Our policy Board of Directors governs RCITO. Board members come from varied backgrounds and have a range of business, industry and training expertise. They contribute to the organization’s success by developing and overseeing the Industry Training Organization and supervising its management by setting standards and monitoring performance.

Specifically, our board:

  • Develops the Industry Training Organization’s vision and strategic direction;
  • Reviews and approves material policies and standards;
  • Reviews and approves proposed programs for the Industry Training Authority;
  • Approves and implements programs; and,
  • Assesses and approves strategic options for major organizational issues.
     

Board of Directors

Chair

MJ Whitemarsh
Chief Executive Officer, CHBA BC

Directors

Hank Bangma
Carpentry Instructor, Thompson Rivers University

Kevin Bent
President and Publisher, Pacific Newspaper Group

Frank Bourree
Principal, Chemistry Consulting Group

Dean Duperron
President and CEO, Duperron Group

Eric Geritts
Owner, Homescape Building & Design, Inc.

Brad Ricketts
Builder Developer Account Manager, FortisBC

Rick Heney
Lawyer,  Fulton & Company LLP

Nir Kushnir
General Manager, Trane - National Energy Equipment Inc.

Ex Officio Member

Mary Kenny
Chief Executive Officer, RCITO