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Roeland Zwaag – General Manager, Engineering & Public Works – City of Richmond

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Roeland Zwaag has accepted the role of General Manager, Engineering & Public Works with the City of Richmond effective August 2024.

As a professional Engineer with over 25 years of consulting and municipal experience along with a proactive and positive approach he will bring added value to his new role with the City of Richmond.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Roeland!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Alicia Fraser – General Manager, Integrated Water Services – Capital Regional District

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PFM is pleased to have partnered with the Capital Regional District (CRD) to facilitate the appointment of Alicia Fraser as the new General Manager of Integrated Water Services as of July 24, 2023.

Alicia Fraser comes to the CRD from the Ontario Clean Water Agency where she was serving as President and Chief Executive Officer.  “I am honoured to have been selected for this role and thrilled to be joining the CRD,” said Alicia. “I look forward to working closely with the IWS team, the Board and the Executive team to ensure the continued high-quality service to the CRD communities.”

Alicia Fraser will work with the Regional Water Commission and the CRD Board on delivering the Regional Water Supply Master Plan, as well as supporting the many water and wastewater commissions across the capital region guiding the many services provided.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Alicia!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Lisa Grant – General Manager, Planning & Development – Regional District of Nanaimo

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Lisa Grant has accepted the role of General Manager, Planning and Development at Regional District of Nanaimo February 22, 2022. On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Lisa!

Lisa brings 15 years of experience in the public sector including her most recent role as Director of Development Services with the City of Port Coquitlam. She has a Master of Planning from Dalhousie University and has worked for both municipal and regional district governments in British Columbia.

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 29-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Ellen Tian – Regional District of Nanaimo – General Manager, Engineering & Utilities

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PFM Executive Search is pleased to announce the appointment of Ellen Tian as the new General Manager, Engineering & Utilities for the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) effective July 5th, 2021.

Ellen has 20+ years of professional experience with 10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including 8 years at the Director’s level with the City of Edmonton. She is a professional engineer and holds a Master of Environmental Engineering from the University of Alberta.

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search, working with prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 29-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to strategic leadership positions.

Kevin Meier – General Manager – Argus Control Systems

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PFM Executive Search in Vancouver, BC is excited to announce that Kevin Meier has been selected as the new General Manger with Argus Control Systems. Located in Surrey, BC Argus is a leader in the design and manufacture of automated control systems for commercial horticulture, ag-biotechnology research, plant-made pharma, cannabis, and other custom-controlled applications. Argus’ hardware and software solutions automate the process of monitoring, regulating, and manipulating application-specific growth environments.

In his role of General Manager, Kevin will work along-side executive leadership to envision market opportunities, guide a strong senior management team towards continued organic growth, and capitalize on operational efficiencies. Additionally, he will be accountable for the overall leadership, and day to day management of the organization by building, inspiring and coaching a diversified team.

After completing his Bachelor of Arts at Trinity University, and a Master of Business Administration at Queen’s School of Business, Kevin went on to lead manufacturing teams in Canada and China. After much success building teams, driving business development, and increasing revenues, Kevin found his way back to British Columbia. As the VP, Business Operations at Koch Industries, Kevin coordinated activities and helped lead the process of an acquisition between Koch Industries and Genesis Robotics, where Kevin continued on as the VP, Business Operations. Most recently Kevin has been working as a consultant providing operational support to manufacturing companies through Covid-19. Kevin began his new role with Argus April 2021.

Congratulations on your new role Kevin.