"I am pleased to welcome Charles Kelly to the role" said BCRMCA President, Frank Antonio. "Charles brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be important in carrying out the BCRMCA's vision for the organization. This includes advocacy and strategic direction in areas pertaining to public policy issues affecting the concrete industry in BC.  I am confident that he will be a strong asset to BCRMCA's members and leaders."

"I am excited to start my new role with the BCRMCA and look forward to building new relationships in support of BCRMCA’s goals and mission," said Kelly.

Before joining the BCRMCA, Mr. Kelly was the Commissioner General for the United Nation’s World Urban Forum 3. He also served as Chairman of the Cascadia Institute, a not-for-profit organization which analyses cross-border issues between B.C., Washington, Oregon and Alaska. Mr. Kelly was a Director of the Can/Am Border Trade Alliance and a Director and member of the Executive Committee of the North American Institute (NAMI).  His formal education includes an Honours BA in History and Political Science from Queen's University.

The changes come as BCRMCA’s previous executive director, Carolyn Campbell, moves to Kelowna, BC this fall to assume the role of Director of Communication and Education for the association.  Antonio praised Campbell for her leadership and dedicated service to the BCRMCA over the past decade and says he is looking forward to adding her new role to the association.  "Carolyn will be working to strengthen the way BCRMCA communicates and educates - both inside and outside the association" said Antonio. "In particular, she will be focusing on providing timely, useful information to our members and stakeholder groups."