Development/Construction
Jim Skirda has moved on from Wales McLelland Construction to start a new endeavour, Skirda Construction Management.
Health/Medical
Dr. Ronald Aung-Din, a board-certified neurologist with more than 25 years of practice in general neurology and neuropsychiatry, has been appointed medical, science and development adviser at Isodiol International Inc. Isodiol is a global bioactive phytoceutical innovator specializing in the development of pharmaceutical and wellness products. Aung-Din has participated in more than 60 pharmaceutical-sponsored studies that proved to be instrumental in the development of numerous drugs for utilization and treatment of degenerative and neurological conditions. In his new role, Aung-Din will aid in the development of a series of new products designed to have a profound impact on the daily lives of those suffering from symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, cluster headaches, migraines, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and other debilitating conditions.
Human Resources
Patrick Marshall has been appointed chair for The Executive Committee Ltd.’s (TEC) small-business group 654 in Victoria. TEC builds executive committees for entrepreneurs and CEOs through a peer advisory process. Marshall is an independent economic developer with more than 33 years of experience in consultancy and leadership roles working with municipalities on business development. Previous roles include founder and CEO of Campbell River Economic Development Corp., special adviser to Norske Canada and CEO of Ocean Industries British Columbia.
Legal
Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP has had several lawyers recently join the firm: Chris Grisdale, associate, litigation; Krista Isberg, associate, private wealth; Mark Lively, associate, corporate; Brent Ryan, associate, litigation; Stacey Silber, associate counsel, family law; Shelton Stuart, associate, litigation; and Nicholas Vaartnou, associate, litigation.
Non-Profit
Children of the Street Society recently elected new board members: Matt Burton, auxiliary firefighter, Fire and Rescue, City of Coquitlam; Carol Cahoon, trustee, School District 43 (Coquitlam); and Zachariah Guy, resident of Coquitlam. The new board members were voted in by returning members: Leanne Atkinson (president), Stop Exploiting Youth; Laila Rana (vice-president), associate lawyer, Prkacin Gammon & Sim; Jim Walker (treasurer), Bloom Group; and Priscilla Sanker (director), support worker.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation – BC and Yukon recently named its 2018-19 advisory board: Brian Curin (chair), president, CEO and founder, Flip Flop Shoes; Charlene Ripley (past chair), executive vice-president and general counsel, Goldcorp; Darrell Reid (vice-chair), fire chief, Fire and Rescue Services, City of Vancouver; Bill Harbottle, president, Jim Pattison Auto Group; Bruce Gillies, vice-president and investment counsellor, RBC Phillips, Hager & North Investment Counsel Inc.; Devi Sangara of Devi Sangara Designs; Dr. Devin Harris, staff emergency physician, Kelowna General Hospital; Ernie Hee, partner, McMillan LLP; Jennifer Rainnie, creator, Malvado, and owner, Rainnie Marketing Inc.; John DeLucchi, partner, PwC LLP; Kory Wilson, executive director, Indigenous initiatives and partnerships, British Columbia Institute of Technology; Michael Korenberg, chair and managing director, Wreath Group Holdings Inc.; Dr. Shahin Jaffer, physician; and Steven Jaffe, entrepreneur and investor.
Resources
Group Ten Metals Inc. has announced additions to its technical team to support the advancement of its Stillwater West PGE-Ni-Cu project in south-central Montana: Craig Bow has been appointed chief geologist, Mike Ostenson is Stillwater West project geologist and Justin Modroo is project geophysicist. All three have extensive experience in the Stillwater Complex and bring significant expertise in the exploration and advancement of PGE-Ni-Cu systems to the Group Ten team. The company also announced the resignation of Connie Norman as corporate secretary; Tim Thiessen, chief financial officer for Group Ten, will assume the responsibilities of corporate secretary.
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Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics recently donated a grant of more than $22,000 to Children of the Street Society to support the delivery of the society’s prevention workshops, which aim to stop sexual exploitation and human trafficking of B.C.’s children and youth. The donation was made through Lush’s Charity Pot program; the company donates 100% of the purchase price of its Charity Pots sold in stores.
Cadillac Fairview donated $5,000 to Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. These funds will help the organization match vulnerable girls with supportive mentors through its one-to-one mentoring program.
RBC Foundation donated $20,000 to Special Olympics BC. The funds are in support of the performance program, which provides expert-level coaching and training advice to Special Olympics athletes and coaches across the province, elevating their performance level and helping athletes to achieve their goals. •
