michelle mann SECRETARY
amanda bratch
amardeep khosa
CHAIR jeff scott
devinder sekhon TREASURER
anoop khosla
laura lattanzio
kamaljit lehal
louella mathias
jasmeet mangat
sandra hentzen
michael kendler
tim beachy
rob malli
robert dominick
Jeff Scott, ICD.D Board Chair
Residence
Delta
Occupation
President & CEO, Coastal Pacific Xpress
Board Member 2021
Offices Held • Past Board Co-Chair (2023 to 2024) • Chair, CEO Recruitment Committee • Member, Risk Management Committee • Member, CEO Performance Committee
Background and Contribution Jeff obtained a Bachelor of Commerce, Finance from UBC. During his university days, he worked for the Port of Vancouver at the Cruise Ship Terminal and Ports Canada Police. There, he was encouraged by a colleague to attend BCIT and obtained a Diploma in Shipping and Marine Operations. It was through that program that he unintentionally followed in his father ’ s footsteps and was assigned a work project at Fraser Surrey Docks. He started out as a dispatcher and spent the next 30 years working through all departments and areas of the organization. During his last 10 years, Jeff was the President and CEO and led the organization through the height of the global financial crisis, through restructuring, diversification, rebuilding and in April 2020, completed a sale to DP World. Shortly thereafter he joined Coastal Pacific Xpress as President and CEO after their recent divestment from Versacold. Over the past four years he took them through a restructuring and rebuilding which ultimately led to a sale to Canada Cartage in December 2024. He has remained on through a transition period and is currently leading business development and customer engagement. Jeff is also the Board Chair of Fibreco, a privately owned bulk materials handling terminal located in North Vancouver on Burrard Inlet. Other Activities and Community Involvement Jeff is currently Chair of the Fraser River Industrial Association advocating for sustainable and responsible economic activity in the Lower Fraser River. Previously, Jeff was Chair of the Board of the BC Maritime Employers Association He had been a director of the Reach Child and Youth Development Foundation where they completed a successful capital campaign to build a new $5 million outreach and services facility in downtown Ladner. The new building allowed them to support more children with special needs and their familes. He was previously on the board of the Fraser River Discovery Center (FRDC) that provides a place to learn, explore, share, understand and celebrate the diversity of the living, working Fraser River. The Musqueam Indian Band (MIB) and the Fraser River Discovery Centre Society (FRDCS) are developing the FRDC as xʷtatəl̕ləm , a Place of Learning about the Indigenous heritage and teachings of the Fraser River. Jeff has volunteered at community events and was actively involved as a youth coach for many years in local soccer, baseball and hockey associations. Jeff is a Quantum Shift Fellow for the Ivey Business School and a member of McKay CEO Forums. Jeff recently obtained the Institute of Corporate Directors designation (ICD.D) from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.
Devinder Sekhon Board Treasurer
Residence
Surrey
Occupation
Chief Financial Officer Non-Profit Sector
Board Member
2021
Offices Held
• Board Treasurer • Chair, Finance Committee
Education
UBC Vancouver, BC
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• Master of Business\Health Administration
• Chartered Professional Accountant - CPA, MHA, ICD.D
Awards and Publications
• CRA Excellence in Service and Innovation Award 2001 Queen ’ s Gold Jubilee Medal (for Community work) 2002 • Author, study paper : “ Barriers to Cost-effective Elder Care in British Columbia ”
Other Activities or Community Involvement
• Habitat Housing Society (Surrey, BC) Treasurer and Board Member (2021 to present) • Development Disabilities Association (Richmond, BC) Board Member, Treasurer ( December 2017-2023) Promoting Community Engagement • 411 Seniors Services Society (Vancouver, BC) Treasurer and Board Member September 2013 to 2018 Advanced negotiations with the City of Vancouver for new seniors centre. • City of Surrey Member, Library Board 2002 to 2005 • Progressive Intercultural Services Society (PICS) Surrey, BC Board Member, Treasurer, President 1997 to 2005 • PICS Charitable Foundation Board Member, President 2006 to 2014 • Successfully added social housing and healthcare service provision to pre -existing settlement services.
Languages Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi
Interests and Hobbies Cycling, golfing, hiking, running, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Michelle Mann , OD, MPH Board Director
Residence
Langley
Occupation
Optometrist/Owner of Mishe Optometry located in Surrey
Board Member
2022
Offices Held
• Board Secretary • Member, Risk Management Committee
Background and Contribution
• Born and raised in Surrey and understands the needs of the community • First generation Indo-Canadian so has a personal perspective of the growing South Asian community in the Valley • Medical perspective with a public health background • Independent small business owner
Education
• MCPHS University | Worcester, MA | September 2014 to May 2018 − Master of Public Health – May 2018 − Doctorate of Optometry – May 2018 • Simon Fraser University | Burnaby, BC | September to May 2013 − Bachelor of Sciences − Major: Health Sciences – Life Science and Biostatistics
Other Activities and Community Involvement
• Unite for Sight (2010) Travelled to Ghana to provide vision screenings and eye care services to patrons. • American Optometric Association (2013 to 2017) Student member • Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (2013 to 2017) Student member • MPH Thesis (2018) Examined the relationship between individuals with history of marijuana use and likelihood to develop glaucoma. • BC Doctors of Optometry − Quality Assurance Committee (2022 to present) • Langley Memorial Hospital Giving Hearts Gala Committee (2021 to present) • Council Member for BC Cancer - Fraser Valley
Hobbies
• Metro Women's Soccer – Division One | 2019 to present • Playing soccer at a competitive level since the age of 5
Amanda Bratch Board Director
Residence
Surrey
Occupation
Business Director at PSG CPA, her family accounting firm with deep roots in Surrey and the Lower Mainland
Board Member
2019
Office Held
Member of the Governance Committee
Past Offices Held
• Chair, Governance Committee • Member, Finance Committee
Background and Contribution
Amanda has over 20 years of experience in healthcare business operations and patient care. She brings her personal perspective as an individual from the South Asian Community as well as her experience as a woman, balancing family life with two young adult children.
Other Activities or Community Involvement
• Member of Women In Sales (WINS) BC • Past Manager of the Coastal FC Soccer Club • Past Manager of the South Surrey White Rock Minor Softball Association • Past member of the Indo-Canadian Women ’ s Organization • Past member of an all women ’ s dragon boat team
Amardeep Khosa, B. Tech, MBA Board Director
Residence
Surrey
Occupation
Director of IT NTT Data (BC Provincial Healthcare Contract)
Board Member
2023
Office Held
Member, Risk Management Committee
Background and Contribution Telecommunications Engineer with 25+ years of experience as a Strategic Leader in IT Operations, Client Experience, and Global Technical Support across public and private sector having tenure with renowned brands like NTT Data, Technical Safety BC, Avigilon, Telesat, Clean Energy, Bell Canada, Rogers Communications, Armtec, and Network Innovations.
Other Activities or Community Involvement
Volunteer Activities & Contributions • Founding Member.....................................................1999 to present Baba Farid Society Surrey (Non-Profit Organization) • Stage & Lighting Director ..........................................2000 to present Gurdip Arts Academy • Victim Services ........................................................... 2005 to 2007 RCMP Surrey • PAC President ............................................................. 2006 to 2008 Anniedale Traditional School Simon Fraser University (SFU) Master of Business Administration (MBA) ................................... 2015 • Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Computer Information Systems (Diploma)................................. 1996 • Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) Bachelor of Technology - Telecommunications (B. Tech) .............. 1990 Education • Canadian Mental Health Association Road To Mental Resiliency ........................................................ 2018 • APMG International ITIL Foundations ..................................................................... 2016 • MICA Leadership Development (Director Level) ................................... 2006 • BCIT Internet Security ..................................................................... 2004 • Global Knowledge ICND (Cisco)........................................................................... 2002 • Telus Advance Learning Project Management ................................................................ 1999 Certifications •
Languages
Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and conversational Urdu
Hobbies
Landscaping, Golf, Travelling
Anoop Khosla Board Director
Residence
Surrey
Occupation
President, Director (four companies)
Board Member 2019
Office Held
Member, New Housing Development Committee
Background and Contribution Anoop has a solid background in Management in a manufacturing environment. He is highly competent in all aspects of management from sales to finance and has extensive practical experience in development of strategic plans in project management. He is also skilled in conflict resolution. Anoop speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Swahili. • Served on Canadian Standards Association committee for development of Roof Tile Products and Installation Standard • Received Small Business Development Award from BC Ministry for Small Business
• Received Diversity Award from Chamber of Commerce
• Served as Chairman of the Canadian Roof Tile Manufacturing Association and represented Canadian Association in North American Association
• Representative of technical and standard councils for CSA, ASTM, ICBO
Other Activities or Community Involvement
• Advisory Council Member to ICBC President
• Served as Director of Surrey Chamber of Commerce
• Chaired as Director of South Fraser Child Development Center
• Trustee of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society
Jasmeet Mangat Board Director
Residence
Surrey
Occupation Managing Partner-Lawyer
Board Member 2025
Background and Contribution
Jasmeet Mangat is a Lawyer and Managing Partner at YLaw LLP, a leading family law firm in British Columbia. She has built her career advocating for families through some of the most complex and
high-conflict legal matters, including parenting disputes, family violence cases, and financial settlements. Jasmeet leads a diverse team of lawyers and support staff, mentoring young professionals and shaping the firm ’ s growth across the Lower Mainland, including the Fraser Valley. Raised in a small town in Northern BC as a first-generation Canadian, Jasmeet has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by immigrants, minorities, and communities with limited access to legal resources. These early experiences inspired her commitment to bridging service gaps, particularly for vulnerable populations navigating the legal system.
Other Activities and Community Involvement
Jasmeet serves on the Board of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, is an active member of the Langley Chamber of Commerce and participates in mentorship and public legal education initiatives. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys playing volleyball on Sundays through Surrey Urban Rec, running, and spending time with her family and her dog, Gizmo.
Kamaljit Lehal Board Director
Residence
Surrey
Occupation
Lawyer with her own practice with a focus on immigration and mediation
Board Member 1996
Offices Held
• Past Board Co-Chair (2024) • Past Board Chair (2019-2024)
• Member of the CEO Performance Committee • Member of the CEO Recruitment Committee • Member of the Risk Management Committee • Chair of the Governance Committee
Background and Contribution
• Former employee of Surrey Community Services Society as a childcare worker in 1982/83 • Legal skills and knowledge • Personal perspective as an individual from the South Asian community (a key community group) • Experience as a woman running a business and balancing family life with four children Other Activities and Community Involvement Past and current positions held and participation in community and legal committees including: − Board Chair, Habitat Housing Society − Member of the Community Coordination Committee for Women ’ s Safety of EVA BC (Ending Violence Association BC) − Member of FREDA advisory committee (SFU Centre for research on violence against women). − Supervising Lawyer on two Law Foundation of BC research projects. − Member of Mediate B.C. Civil Roster and Family Roster − Certified Arbitrator − Past Chair of the CBA National Equality Committee − Member of Executive on the CBA National Women Lawyer ’ s Forum (2019 to current) − Chair of the CBA National Immigration Section, Sept 2024 to Aug 2025 − Vice Chair of the CBA National Immigration Section, Sept 2023 to 2024 − Member of Executive on the CBA National Immigration Section (2019 to 2022) − Member of the Legal Advisory Committee for the Canadian Council for Refugees from 2020 to present − Member of SABA BC (the South Asian Bar Association) − Member of the TLABC (Trial Lawyers Association of BC) − Civil Resolution Tribunal Member (2015 to 2019) − Alternate Chair of the BC Review Board (1998 to 2010) − Past member of the Indo-Canadian Women ’ s Organization − Past captain of all women ’ s dragon boat team
Laura Lattanzio Board Director
Residence
White Rock
Occupation
Director, Employee Health and Safety for the BCLDB
Board Member 2023
Offices Held
Co-Chair, Governance Committee Member, New Housing Development Committee
Background and Contribution • Skilled leader with approximately 30 years of experience providing disability management and rehabilitation services. • Founder of a corporation that provides concierge services throughout North America • Former Employment Counsellor within the social services sector • Bachelor of Business Administration and Psychology from Simon Fraser University • Numerous courses and training in leadership, board governance, privacy and confidentiality, and health and wellness Other Activities or Community Involvement Past and current positions held and participation in committees includes: - Community Integration Services Society, Past General Board Member, 2014- 2021 - MPA Society, Past Chair (Member of the Governance Committee, Chair of the Nominations Committee, Member of the New Development Committee), 2004- 2011 - Cmolik Foundation, Mentor, 2023
Louella Mathias Board Director
Residence
Surrey
Occupation
Management Consultant
Board Member
2013
Office Held
• Chair, Risk Management Committee and Board Voice Representative
Past Offices Held
• Board Vice Chair • Member, Governance Committee
Louella brings expertise in public policy and risk management. She held leadership positions in the public and not for profit sectors.
In addition to being a member of the board, Louella also serves as Chair of the Risk Committee. Representing Options Community Services she is the Co-Chair on the Board Voice Society of BC, and a member of the Social Services Sector Round Table of BC. Her past board roles have included the Vice President of the Goan Overseas Association Vancouver, British Columbia, and Member, Policy Steering Committee of Volunteer Organizations Consortium of British Columbia. In Ontario, Louella was appointed by Order-in Council to Regional Grant Review Team, Ontario Trillium Foundation, and served as Chair, Shelters Panel, United Way of Greater Toronto and Chair, South Asian Women ’ s Group, Toronto Louella holds a Master of Public Policy (MPP), a BA (Hons) in Psychology, a Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Corporate Communications, and Certificates in Canadian Risk Management (CRM) and Board Governance. She has presented widely at public, not for profit and post-secondary sector conferences, and published works on a wide range of topics including food security, corporate social responsibility, and policy interventions to promote tourism in the wine industry.
Michael Kendler Board Director
Residence
Surrey
Occupation
Retired Lawyer - real estate development, corporate and commercial law
Board Member
1990
Offices Held
• Member, Audit Committee • Member, New Housing Development Committee
Past Office Held
Board Chair
Background and Contribution
• Legal expertise • Political connection • Knowledge of community (lived and worked in Surrey since 1975) • Understanding of Society Constitution and Bylaws
Rob Malli Board Director
Residence
Coquitlam
Occupation
Chief Financial Officer Marcon
Board Member 2023
Offices Held
• Chair, Audit Committee • Member, Finance Committee
Rob is an accomplished, ambitious and grounded professional with extended family roots in the Vancouver area. The previous 16 years of his career he was a progressive Chief Financial Officer in Banking, Public Transportation, Real Estate and Airport industries, leading strategic financial planning and all corporate services functions including strategic real estate development and management. Rob has been on a number of Boards over his career including United Way of Greater Vancouver (2018-2021), Alberta Motor Association (2014-2018), VanCity Development Corp, Vancouver Economic Development Commission, and a number of not for profit boards related to his children ’ s sports clubs. Rob prides himself on taking a people centric approach in the pursuit of ambitious and often lofty organizational ambitions. He believes that the achievement of these goals is most worthy of celebration when they are accomplished in a way that delivers people success, community betterment and strong financial returns. Rob is no stranger to rolling up his sleeves and working with staff at all levels to help ensure there is true alignment of people, process and vision. Being strategic and intentional is his passion and he is very excited to join and contribute as a member of the Board of directors.
Robert Dominick Board Director
Residence
South Surrey
Occupation Vice President The WestStone Group President (North America) Vision 1 International Developments
Board Member 2025
Background and Contribution
Following a 25-year career in the UK armed forces, Robert relocated to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario in 1987. As a decorated veteran, he still maintains close ties with many of his former UK veteran colleagues. Robert studied various applied real estate, construction and urban land subjects at Niagara College and McMaster University in Ontario. Then, in 1992, having moved to British Columbia, he completed his studies at the University of British Columbia and became an appraiser licensed by the Canadian Real Estate Association. In 1994 he was selected to become the project director of a leading multi- family development group based in Metro Vancouver. Under his direction, this group went on to attain prestigious international awards including the highest totals worldwide for both multi-family transactions completed and dollar volume sold. In 2005 Robert joined The WestStone Group as General Manager. He achieved success after success with WestStone ’ s developments and in 2007 he was appointed Vice President. Over the past 20 years, WestStone has completed many award-winning developments in Calgary, Sun Peaks Resort in the Okanagan, the Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver and the Phoenix Metro Region in Arizona. Robert was one of the pioneering developers in the build-out of Surrey ’ s ever-evolving city centre.
Other Activities and Community Involvement
• 14 years as a Director of the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association, including 2 terms as President and Chairman. • 12 years as Chaiman of the Surrey City Centre Economic Development Committee. • 3 years as a Director and Vice Chair of the Surrey Urban Mission Society (SUMS). • 2 years as Chair of the Surrey Urban Mission Building Committee.
Sandra J. Hentzen Board Director
Residence
Surrey
Occupation
Chief Operating Officer Independent Investigations Office of BC Ministry of Attorney General
Board Member 2023
Office Held
• Co-Chair, Governance Committee • Member of the CEO Recruitment Committee
Background and Contribution Sandra brings over 30 years' experience in the Human Resources field, with the past 15 years in executive roles. Sandra was the Vice President, Human Resources at Coast Mountain Bus Company for two years, and retired from TransLink in 2015 as the Executive Vice President, Human Resources after six years. Sandra joined the Independent Investigations Office of BC in 2018 as the Chief Operating Officer. Sandra is a strong people leader and mentor, with practical experience in conflict resolution, workplace investigations, mediation and strategic planning.
She is a certified executive coach and has been coaching employees at all levels within the BC government to help them reach their potential.
Other Activities or Community Involvement
• Current Volunteer Caregiver Support Group Facilitator with the Alzheimer ’ s Society of BC • Previously served as a Governor (Board Director) - BC Corps of Commissionaires • Previously served as a Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of SCBC • Previously served as a Board Member of the BC Rapid Transit Company (SkyTrain)
Tim Beachy Board Director
Residence
Langley
Board Member 2011
Offices Held • Chair, New Housing Development Committee • Member of the Audit Committee • Member of the CEO Performance Committee • Member of the CEO Recruitment Committee
Past Office Held Board Chair (2013 to 2019)
Background and Contribution
• Community volunteer activism and leadership • Professional of experience in a wide range of consulting assignments • Senior management experience • Development of cooperatives and other community-based enterprises • Project design, organizational assessment • Strategic planning
Occupation
Retired
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• Active as a Director/Officer in the following organizations: − Options Community Services Society
− Habitat Housing Society − Past Chair, WJS Canada
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