Tim Schauerte of James’ Joinery Ltd. is the new president of the Victoria Residential Builders Association, succeeding Bill Patterson of Città Group. The new board also includes first vice-president and builders council chairman Maurizio Conforti, Conforti Homes Ltd.; second vice-president Terry Johal, Terry Johal Developments Ltd.; treasurer Todd Halaburda, New West Development Corp.; and suppliers and trades council chairman and director Derek Ballman, FloForm Countertops. The directors are Dusty Delain, Amity Construction Inc.; Mike Dunsmuir, Step One Design; Steve Hughes, HomeCheck; Maximilian Huxley, Maximilian Huxley Construction; Jenny Martin, Jenny Martin Design; Rob Parsons, R. Parsons Construction Ltd.; Kyle Ryan, Abstract Developments; and Norm Verbrugge, Norman Homes Inc.
The annual President’s Awards went to:
• President’s Award: Clint Wark, CareVest Capital
• Jerry Hepburn Memorial: Len Wansbrough, Metropolitan Capital Partners
• Mike Kipot Award: Wilf Gorter Construction Ltd.
• Sponsors Appreciation Award: Ecoasis
• Service Award: Jason Good, Jason Good Custom Cabinets Inc.
• Service Award: Norm Verbrugge, Norman Homes Inc.
• Marilyn Ann Lee Award: Hughes, HomeCheck
• Awards of Appreciation: Mike McDougall, Mclaren Lighting; Wilf Gorter; Clint Wark
Fresh identity for local IT firm
Victoria information technology firm TP Systems has a new name, look and lease on life as it takes flight on a new path. The 37-year-old company, originally named after its founders John Thompson and Graham Powell, is now called Avocette. CEO Scott Ross said the new name and brand reflect the company’s commitment to client care. “We believe that our personable touch on IT service and excellent products are distinctive,” said Ross. “We collaboratively work with our clients to produce quality solutions to both support and enhance clients systems.” The name is a combination of advocate and the avocet, a shorebird. In the last 10 years, Avocette has carved a niche in the IT field by growing its managed services division with offices in Victoria, Vancouver, China and the U.S. and adding a product integration division, which meant partnering with best-of-breed software product companies across North America. The software partnerships are designed to help the firm grow in the U.S. and expand its public-sector client base.
