2023 Board of Directors Nominees | waste-mgmt-assoc-bc

Meet Our 2023 Board Nominees

Josh Jansen vandoorn

Josh currently sits as 1st Vice Chair of the WMABC Board and has put his name forward for re-election.

BIO

Josh has been in the waste industry for the past 10 years working on the hauling side and most recently the processing side working for Anaconda systems. He has worked closely with sales and operations on all things waste and recycling in BC and across the country. He has been a board member since 2017 and has enjoyed learning more about the history of the waste and recycling industry through the association. He joined the board with very minimal industry experience and has taken the opportunity to get to know other associates and the learn more about what is going on in industry.

Nominee Questions

WMABC Mission Statement

WMABC provides a forum and unified voice for our member haulers, recycling processors & marketers operating in the waste industry in BC. The WMABC supports free market competition and our members are dedicated to providing efficient and effective, private sector waste management solutions.

What does this Mission Statement mean to you?

It’s a place for colleagues and competitors alike to put aside their personal/corporate agendas and work collaboratively for the good of the industry as well as the association. It offers a place to discuss ideas, opportunities and issues and allows for different perspectives. Anytime industry can come together and support free market competition is beneficial to all involved.

Describe why you want to be actively involved as a member of the WMABC Board of Directors?

.The last 6 years being a part of the board have offered me immense opportunities to learn and grow in the industry. I feel it is important to be a part of these discussions and give back to the industry that has taught me so much.

Wes Muir

Wes currently sits as an General director on the WMABC Board and has put his name forward for re-election.

BIO

I am a senior corporate affairs professional who brings over 30 years experience in the environmental, energy, industrial and natural resources sector. For the past 20 year, I have worked in the private waste services industry with Waste Management, Waste Connections and Veolia in BC and throughout North America. I bring extensive experience in the collection, transfer, recycling, disposal and marketing of waste services. Since 2012, I have led and/or worked on a wide range of the issues and campaigns impacting the members of the WMABC.

Nominee Questions

WMABC Mission Statement

What does this Mission Statement mean to you?

The Mission Statement is about protecting and enhancing the long-term sustainability of the BC private waste services industry so that members can grow their businesses and attract new companies to the province to build the industry.

Describe why you want to be actively involved as a member of the WMABC Board of Directors?

I believe the private waste services industry is at a critical juncture in terms of the future direction of the industry within the BC waste services market. I wish to continue the work of the industry association to ensure a balance between the delivery of public and private waste services and build a robust business environment for the members

Jeff Rollins

Jeff currently sits as an Associate director on the WMABC Board and has put his name forward for re-election

BIO
Jeff is Vice President and Director of Sales & Marketing Sales Manager at Rollins Machinery Ltd., a local 3rd generation family-owned equipment supplier that has operated in BC since 1946. Jeff holds a B.A. in Psychology from UBC as well as a Diploma in Marketing Management (Entrepreneurship) from BCIT. Jeff has worked at Rollins for 18 years, starting in cart & container sales. Jeff has been on the WMABC Board since 2018 .

Nominee Questions

WMABC Mission Statement

What does this Mission Statement mean to you?

The WMABC is an important and much needed voice, not only for its members but also the business communities in which we operate. Our members provide a valuable service to the waste and recycling industry, and the Association continues to support growth & opportunity for the private sector.

Describe why you want to be actively involved as a member of the WMABC Board of Directors?

Rollins has been involved in the waste & recycling industry for over 35 years, and in that time our business has grown in step with the growth of most haulers in our Province. I am very passionate about the continued success and long-term development of this industry and its members.

Peter Wishart

Peter currently sits as Secretary on the WMABC Board. He has put his name forward for re-election.

BIO

I have been in the recycling and waste industry in British Columbia for approximately twenty years. After several years working within government, the last seven years have been on the private side managing four of the larger Recycling and Waste Centres in the Lower Mainland. During this time, I have been an active participant with the Waste Management Association of BC attending meetings on behalf of Emterra Environmental. Further to this, I have been on the Board for the last 1.5 years plus as a Director, in addition to being involved at the committee level.

Nominee Questions

WMABC Mission Statement

What does this Mission Statement mean to you?

The WMABC plays a pivotal role in the recycling and waste industry in British Columbia. It is imperative that the Association continues to ensure that the services provided are of an equal setting to ensure that free market competition flourishes in our industry.

Describe why you want to be actively involved as a member of the WMABC Board of Directors?

I have been a sitting Board member for the last nearly two years. The dialogue and the exchange of information with fellow colleagues is beneficial to our industry moving forward, as well as to all individuals that participate in the Association. The WMABC plays a pivotal role in our industry in British Columbia, and beyond. I have enjoyed being an active member for the last several years, and I would like to continue my involvement at the Board of Directors level.

Chad Brooks

Chad currently sits as 3rd Vice Chair on the WMABC Board. He has put his name forward for re-election.

BIO

Chad is a Senior District Manager at Waste Management and has been with the company for 9 years. Chad currently sits on the Safety & Innovation Committee for the WMABC.

Nominee Questions

WMABC Mission Statement

What does this Mission Statement mean to you?

For me, the mission statement is one of great importance. A unified voice is always stronger than one in this industry that continues to face different challenges and headwinds. Whether a member is large or small, it is important for the group to understand the possible problems with solutions where we can collectively collaborate with our municipal and regional representatives to reach the best outcome for our industry

Describe why you want to be actively involved as a member of the WMABC Board of Directors?

With leading one of the largest hauling sites in BC, I have a vested interest in contributing to an association that can help strengthen the industry overall. I firmly believe in the concept of a strong association and maintaining free market competition.