Members
Current members of the BVCRB Board
Jeff Anderson - Chair
Ben Heemskerk - Vice-chair
Dave Stevens - Treasurer
Jack Hagen
Rob Maurer
Trish Oosterhoff
Barry Smith
Bob Henderson
Harold Kerr
Tlell Glover
Tara Strauss
Jill Dunbar – Executive Assistant
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JEFF ANDERSON: Chair
Lived in the Bulkley Valley since: 1996
BVCRB Member since: 2007-2009 & 2011 - present
Other places lived: Victoria, BC
Educational Background:
• B.Sc. - Biology-Geosciences (Terrestrial Ecology / Hydrology / Geomorphology / Climatology)
• M.Sc. - Geosciences (Hydrology / Geomorphology / Climatology)
Occupation: Environmental consultant
Sports, hobbies, clubs memberships, etc: Hunting, fishing, kayaking, skiing, running, swimming, biking
Why do you enjoy serving on the Board: The livelihoods of communities in the Bulkley Valley rely on robust ecosystems to support the recreational and industrial pressures we place on them. Serving as a Board member provides members of the public an opportunity to participate in land-use planning in the valley
Resources of the Bulkley Valley that you are interested in and value: Maintaining Ecosystem Integrity; Maintaining Fish Habitat; Preserving of Large Tracts of Wilderness; Values Agriculture, Timber Production & Mineral Exploration
Other comments: Jeff is a parent with a young family
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DAVE STEVENS: Treasurer
Lived in the Bulkley Valley since: 1986
Other places lived: Vancouver, Toronto, New Brunswick
Educational Background:
• UNB – Chemical Engineer
• SFU – Computer Science and Linguistics
Occupation: Self- employed as Computer Geek; Environmental Consulting
Sports, hobbies, clubs memberships, etc: Reading, hiking, cycling, spending time with grandchildren, environmental activism
Why do you enjoy serving on the Board: Learning, having fun making a difference
Resources of the Bulkley Valley that you are interested in and value: Large tracts of nearly wild landscape, feasibility of subsistence lifestyle, beautiful place
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Lived in the Bulkley Valley since: 1963
BVCRB Member since: June 2006
Other places lived: Salmon Arm, Walla Walla, Washington
Educational Background: Graduated High School
Occupation: Retired logger and farmer
Sports, hobbies, clubs memberships, etc: Hunting, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing
Why do you enjoy serving on the Board: To try to bring some balance between Industry and Recreation
Resources of the Bulkley Valley that you are interested in and value: Quality Waters, Quality Recreation, Quality Forestry, Mining, Farming and Fishing
Other comments: There is a real need for education about our forests and the need to harvest and replant so we can have forests and beauty forever
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Lived in the Bulkley Valley since: 1979
BVCRB Member since: 2009
Other places lived: Kamloops, Rossland
Educational Background: High School in Smithers and am an ongoing student at NWCC
Occupation: Operations Manager – UTM Exploration Service
Sports, hobbies, clubs memberships, etc:
• Member of Rod and Gun Club
• Member of BC Wildife Federation
• Member and Volunteer Coach of Smithers Ski & Snowboard Club
• Director of the Smithers Exploration Group
• Member of the Smithers Mountain Bike Association
• Also enjoys gardening and fishing
Why do you enjoy serving on the Board: I contribute back to my community and also learn a great deal from the other members, and the different organizations we work with
Resources of the Bulkley Valley that you are interested in and value: I am interested in seeing the Bulkley Valley continue to grow economically in a balanced way that does not sacrifice the natural resources and quality of life that allows people to enjoy living here
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Lived in the Bulkley Valley since: 1978
BVCRB Member since: June 2010
Other places lived: I was raised in Richmond B.C.
Educational Background: I graduated from high school
Occupation: I am a business owner, and have been for over 25 years.
Sports, hobbies, clubs memberships, etc: My hobbies include quadding, snowmobiling, and hiking. I generally enjoy the great outdoors in any form
Why do you enjoy serving on the Board: I enjoy serving on the board because I think I can bring balance and insight to the table. I also enjoy working with other people for the benefit of the valley
Resources of the Bulkley Valley that you are interested in and value: My main interest in the valley is the RAMP process, and trying to keep it fair and open. I would like anyone that wants to be able to have an enjoyable experience in the mountains to be able to do so
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Lived in the Bulkley Valley since: 1979
BVCRB Member since: 2010
Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Occupation: Registered Professional Forester (Retired)
Sports, hobbies, clubs memberships, etc: Smithers Old Timers Hockey, Smithers Curling Club, Smithers Library Board Treasurer
Why do you enjoy serving on the Board: I believe that the BVCRB serves a valuable role as an independent community group providing consensus-based input in support of responsible resource management
Resources of the Bulkley Valley that you are interested in and value: Commercial timber production, ecosystem integrity, access to the outdoor recreational activities available in the Bulkley Valley
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Lived in the Bulkley Valley since: 1968
BVCRB Member since: 2011
Other places lived: Toronto, Port Hope, Victoria, Terrace, Tatogga
Sports, hobbies, clubs memberships, etc: Wildlife photography
Educational Background: Third year University, Commercial Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Occupation: Semi-retired consultant, lodge owner
Why do you enjoy serving on the Board: I believe strongly in well organized, transparent public processes
Resources of the Bulkley Valley that you are interested in and value: Maintaining access for small commercial holdings; wildlife management; public involvement in wildland management
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Lived in the Bulkley Valley since: 1935
Educational Background: Telkwa Superior School, UBC Extension Program, Province of BC Livestock Inspector Training, CFIA Animal Transport Training, RCMP Livestock Investigation Training
Occupation: Rancher
Sports, hobbies, clubs memberships, etc: BC Cattlemen’s Association, Bulkley Valley Cattlemen’s Association (Director), Telkwa Museum Society, Telkwa Seniors
Why do you enjoy serving on the Board: To add balance to the Board in the area of agriculture and land issues
Resources of the Bulkley Valley that you are interested in and value: All resources are important and I feel that agriculture needs strong representation
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Lived in the Bulkley Valley since: 2001
BVCRB Member since: April 2012
Other places lived: Mississauga, Ottawa, Vancouver, Victoria, Kingston, Lindsay, Mazatlan
Educational Background: 3yrs of BSc in Geog, Diploma in GIS and Cartography
Occupation: Self- employed GIS Mapping
Sports, hobbies, clubs memberships, etc: I enjoy biking in all forms, (member of SMBA), hiking, snowshoeing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, photography
Why do you enjoy serving on the Board: I am serving on the board because I value our natural resources and feel public recommendation is critical to an effective decision making process
Resources of the Bulkley Valley that you are interested in and value: I value all resources and want to contribute in whatever way I can to provide these invaluable resources to the generations to come
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