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Board of Governors

The Burnaby Board of Trade’s Board of Governors is an advisory group comprised of Past Chairs of the BBOT’s Board of Directors.

These business and community leaders have each served many years with the Board of Trade and various other community organizations and each possesses years of experience in various facets of business.

The Board of Governors provides support and advice to the current Board of Trade leadership and serves as a source of continuity with and connection to the Board of Trade’s history.

Past Board of Governors

Raj Sharma
Term: 2023 – 2024
BC Hydro

Paula Skaper
Term: 2022 – 2023
33 Dolphins Growth Strategy

Mike Kaerne
Term: 2020 – 2022
HollyNorth Production Supplies Ltd.

Andrew Scott
Term: 2018 – 2020
Jumping Tree Investments

Frank Bassett
Term: 2016 – 2018
Electronic Arts Canada

Dr. Catherine Boivie 
Term: 2015 – 2016
Beedie School of Business

Leza Muir
Term: 2012-2015
Pacific Blue Cross

Dick Kouwenhoven
Term:  2010 – 2012
Hemlock Printers

Bill Bullis
Term: 2008-2010
BCAA

Jack Kuyer
Term: 2006-2008
The Valley Bakery

Bala Naidoo
Term: 2004-2006
Investors Group

Brad Alden
Term: 2002-2004
Burnaby Now

Sonja Sanguinetti
Term: 2001-2002

Michael Gau
Term: 2000-2001
DFSIN Vancouver Metro

Russ Read
Term: 2000
Scotiabank

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