Meet the 2010 / 2011 ESBC Executive

Dave Turchanski - President

Dave is the President and sole owner since 2000 of Gas Link Industries, a facility and pipeline company that specializes in facility construction.

Dave has been part of the ESBC executive for the past four years. He is serving as President for his second year. Dave is a strong supporter of the association and it’s unique role in supporting the BC oil and gas service sector.

Dave points to the many changes the industry has encountered in the past five years and the impact on how the service sector does business. He feels strongly that the association has an important role to play with producers and explorers, governments and other organizations in representing the membership. Failure to proactively support and be involved with these organizations and their initiatives will mean that local companies may miss out on future business development in the province.

Stephen Bartlett  - Vice President

Stephen owns Northern Compliance Plus Consulting Ltd. Compliance Plus specializes in snowmaking, erosion/sediment control, environmental audits and reclamations. The company carries out projects in Northeastern BC, Northwestern Alberta, Fort McMurray and in the NWT.

Stephen became interested in serving on the executive when he saw the transformation of NSOCSF into ESBC. The BDI and Workforce Strategy funding present this association’s membership and our Northeastern communities with a great opportunity for continued growth and prosperity. The success of the efforts of ESBC in the HOS battle was very commendable, Stephen sees this as a chance to be apart of an organization that gets things done. There are not many that have such an enviable track record as ESBC over the last couple of years. Service sector organization is vital to Northeastern BC in the battle to achieve a more level playing field as we try to expand our role in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Stephen brings enthusiasm and dedication to all he undertakes. He is not afraid to wade in and ask the tough and pointed questions.

Dave Wallace

Dave is the Vice President of Business Development for CE Franklin and resides in Fort St. John. Dave joined CE Franklin in 1979 and has been an integral part of developing the 6 branches the company operate in British Columbia. He has sat on numerous boards in both the energy and community sectors.
Dave is very interested in making sure that British Columbia based service companies are recognized and well represented. He feels his experience and contacts at the corporate level will help benefit Energy Services B.C. In economic times like these, it is absolutely essential that we voice our concerns and help create a level playing field for all.

Cal Faminow - Treasurer

Cal is a new member to the executive and brings 24 years of experience to the position. He is currently the Operations Manager for EWD Consulting Corp. (formerly known as EBA Waberski Darrow Consulting Ltd.). He has been in Fort St. John since June 2004 having transferred up from EBA in Nanaimo. Cal manages the entire office here at EWD and provides senior review for our contaminated sites group and natural sciences group. His main background is in Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation where he has worked for the last 19 years in BC. Prior to that, Cal has worked in Calgary in materials and geotechnical testing for 5 years.

EWD is a joint venture between Focus Corporation and EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. and provides Environmental and Land Management consulting services in North East BC. Cal has had success in establishing EWD as a technically strong local company to meet industry’s needs with qualified professionals from North East BC.

Energy Services BC is a well established organization that can help build recognition for our service sector companies. I feel my experience and commitment can help strengthen the role of Energy services BC and support our members effectively.

Steve Troyer

Steve owns Troyer Ventures Ltd., a fluid services company with operations in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson. They provide a diverse range of services from fluid transportation to specialized services such as fluid heating and hydro excavation. With more than 10 years in business he brings a unique first-hand look at the broad issues impacting BC service companies and the customers we all serve.

Steve believes that BC service companies should come to the table ready to capitalize on their many advantages, recognizing that most challenges can be overcome with a little hard work and healthy innovation. He believes that the BC Peace Region holds as much promise and opportunity for people and business as any place in Canada.

Having served on the boards of numerous organizations over the years, Steve is keen to lend his support to leading Energy Services BC through these challenging times and into the brighter days that are ahead.

Valynda Foster

Valynda has resided in Fort St. John for the past 23 years. Valynda has worked in the service industry for more then 30 years. Valynda has worked in various administrative positions, and for the past 3 years has been in the Oil & Gas Industry. Valynda currently works for Kamber Nitrogen Services Ltd and has recently been appointed the Safety Coordinator. She has maintained the company’s Cor and Secor processes and completed our status for four companies on ISNetworld and successfully accomplished 100% on this task.

Valynda is aware of the competition that arises from out of province companies and believes that it is important that we work together to benefit and represent Northern B.C. She believes Energy Services BC has the capacity to further strengthen our service sector in the Oil & Gas Industry. Valynda is continually learning different perspectives and looks forward to sharing her experience and fresh ideas.

Martin Blair

Martin was born and raised North of Calgary and attended grade school in Airdrie, AB. His great grandparents homesteaded at Dewberry, Alberta. He has a background in mixed farming/ranching, environmental land reclamation, manufacturing shop foreman, oil & gas steel fabrication, oil & gas regulatory liaison, oil & gas well testing, oil & gas service and technical sales. Martin is currently the facility manager for Weatherford in Fort Nelson. Martin is married to Kim and they have five children with one grandchild on the way this summer. He is active in his community having coached minor hockey for 15 years and belonging to the Alberta Belgian Horse Breeders Association for 4 years.

Martin looks forward to sharing his experience in the industry and wishes to contribute to the Energy Services BC Executive while providing us with a Fort Nelson perspective.