Our Team
BCTA is led by a dedicated team of industry professionals and an engaged Board of Directors, all committed to supporting and strengthening BC’s trucking sector.
Meet Our Staff
Association Management
Dave Earle
President & CEO
Dave is responsible for the overall management and direction of BCTA, in consultation with the BCTA Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He promotes the interests and image of members and the trucking industry to governments, the business community and the public.
Association Management
Dave Earle
President & CEO
Dave is responsible for the overall management and direction of BCTA, in consultation with the BCTA Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He promotes the interests and image of members and the trucking industry to governments, the business community and the public.
Policy and Communications
Kiersten Enemark
Director of Policy
Kiersten directs the development of BCTA policies, including analyzing and advancing Board positions, consulting with members and working with various government departments and agencies to clarify government policies and advocate changes. She assists members with enquiries about motor carrier rules and regulations.
Manuel Ekpini
Policy Analyst
Manuel researches and writes briefing notes, conducts surveys, and works with BCTA committees to develop policy positions and recommendations to advance BCTA government advocacy on behalf of members and the industry. He responds to member inquiries about regulatory matters and provides support in the development of policy-related content and updates for the Bulletin and website.
Jas Purewal
Communications Manager
Jas researches and writes the weekly Bulletin, website content, editorials, media releases, brochures, letters and annual reports. She is responsible for maintenance of the website and communicates for BCTA on our LinkedIn account and on Twitter as @BCTruckingAssoc and Facebook, @TruckingBC.
Manraj Dhillon
Communications Coordinator
Manraj supports the development of the weekly Bulletin, website content, editorials, media releases, brochures, letters, and annual reports. He assists with website maintenance and helps manage BCTA’s presence on LinkedIn, Twitter as @BCTruckingAssoc, and Facebook as @TruckingBC.
Operations, Programs, Training and Events
Michele Nicol
Director of Business Operations
Michele oversees BCTA’s business operations, including accounting, human resources, building, programs, products, training and events, such as the Annual General Meeting and Management Conference. She provides support to the the Executive Committee of BCTA’s Board of Directors.
Sandra Stashuk
Member Services Coordinator
Sandra coordinates BCTA’s training, including courses, workshops, and Lunch & Learn sessions, and events, including the Members’ Banquet, AGM and Conference, Golf Tournament, and the Jingle & Mingle Christmas Party. She also administers the BCTA member database, which facilitates our communications with members.
Sharon Hansen
Port Pass Coordinator
Sharon coordinates the Port Pass Program, handling program sponsorships and applications and issuing port passes to motor carrier company personnel who require access to Port property.
General Inquiries, Products and Accounting
Jennifer Cameron
Operations Coordinator
Jennifer coordinates BCTA’s products, including product sales, inventory, and the online Store. Jennifer responsibilities include programs, accounts receivable and work that keeps the BCTA’s building and office running efficiently.
Veena Nanubhai
Accounting Coordinator
Veena’s responsibilities include full-cycle accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other related office administration.
Ashley Greenidge
Receptionist
Ashley is your first point of contact with BCTA. She handles reception and provides support for membership inquiries, program communications, product sales, as well as administrative support to other BCTA staff.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Justin Cheverie, Chairperson, Paz Fuels Ltd.
Jackie Charles, 1st Vice Chairperson, Arrow Group of Companies
Daman Grewal, 2nd Vice Chairperson, Centurion Trucking Inc.
Doug Sutherland, Past Chairperson, Sutco Transportation Specialists
Jason Wheeler, Secretary/Treasurer, Inland Truck and Equipment
Tina Schueren, Associate Members’ Representative, Allison Transmission
Executive Committee
Justin Cheverie, Chairperson, Paz Fuels Ltd.
Jackie Charles, 1st Vice Chairperson, Arrow Group of Companies
Daman Grewal, 2nd Vice Chairperson, Centurion Trucking Inc.
Doug Sutherland, Past Chairperson, Sutco Transportation Specialists
Jason Wheeler, Secretary/Treasurer, Inland Truck and Equipment
Tina Schueren, Associate Members’ Representative, Allison Transmission
Board of Directors
Sandy Burt, Accord Transportation Ltd., Surrey
Tina Schueren, Allison Transmission, Chilliwack
Jackie Charles, Arrow Group of Companies, Kamloops/Vancouver
Kevin Bandstra, Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd., Smithers
Clinton Connell, BC Association for Crane Safety, Vancouver
Daman Grewal, Centurion Trucking Inc., Surrey
Derril Hackl, Coastal Pacific Xpress Inc., Surrey
Andy Ellison, ColdStar Solutions Inc., Victoria
Michael Szep, ConcreteBC, Delta
Roger Berryman, Cummins Sales and Service, Surrey
Annie Horning, Excel Transportation Inc., Prince George
Jeff Ferguson, HAP Enterprises Ltd., Delta
John Bourbonniere, Harbour Link Container Services Inc., Delta
Jason Wheeler, Inland Truck and Equipment, Burnaby
Greg Munden, LOTS Ventures Canada Inc., Kamloops
Keith Gill, Lotus Terminals Ltd., Surrey
Rick McArthur, Macal Bulk Transport Ltd., Mission
Jimmy Dhaliwal, Maven Transport Ltd., Mission
Brendan McCullough, McCullough Coach Lines Ltd., Victoria
Russ Crawford, Northside Transport Ltd., Abbotsford
Ed Genberg, Ocean Trailer, Delta
Justin Cheverie, Paz Fuels Ltd., Abbotsford
Kendra Slawson, Penta Transport Ltd., Nanaimo
Darren Racine, Protrux Systems Inc., Pitt Meadows
Jay Campbell, Scamp Transport Ltd., Langley
Robert Riley, Thrifty Foods (Sobey’s), North Saanich
Bill Christensen, Supreme Structural Transport Ltd., Maple Ridge
Doug Sutherland, Sutco Transportation Specialists, Salmo/West Kelowna
Nicole Stefenelli, Urban Impact Recycling Ltd., New Westminster
Joe Jansen, Wilson’s Transportation Ltd., Victoria
Stephanie Gagnon, XTL Transport Inc., Surrey
Patrick Yearwood, Patrick Yearwood Law Corporation, Surrey
Join the list!
Sign up for our newsletter and get updates on all things BCTA. Be the first to know! The latest trucking news and free resources sent straight to your inbox.