BC 1 Call Board Update May 2026
Following the Year 1 review of our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, the Board has confirmed we are positioned to deliver strong support to BC 1 Call members and service users, as the needs of our industry continue to evolve and intensify.

A new Board executive was also appointed, with our sincere gratitude to those who have volunteered so many years of damage prevention and safety expertise to our industry.

We extend extra special thanks to Daren Sanders, BC Hydro. After serving many years as Chair of the Board, Daren will continue as Past Chair, remaining an active and important member of the team.

BC 1 Call 2026/27 Board Executive:

  • Chair: Paul Chernikhowsky, FortisBC
  • Vice Chair: Jamie Kereliuk, Trans Mountain
  • Treasurer: Michelle Furlong, Enbridge
  • Secretary: Pat Miller, Public Works Association of BC
  • Past Chair: Daren Sanders, BC Hydro

We are also very lucky to include these dedicated professionals as Board Directors:

  • John Bevacqua, TELUS Communications
  • Reza Habibollahi, Rogers Communications
  • Karen Coldham, FortisBC

BC 1 Call Board Executives May 2026

BC 1 Call Strategic Plan 2026-2028

  1. Sustain & Strengthen Organizational Excellence
  2. Support and Grow a Thriving Membership
  3. Drive Awareness and Increase Service Use
  4. Advance Service Quality and Experience
  5. Lead Through Collaboration and Advocacy