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Mayor Mike Hurley

Mayor of Burnaby, Chair of Metro Vancouver, Provincial Chair of Mayors Task Force on Standardized Modular Factory-Built Homes for BC

As Mayor of Burnaby and Chair of the Mayors’ Task Force on Standardized Modular Factory-Built Homes for BC, Mike Hurley is a leading advocate for innovative housing solutions that address affordability and supply challenges across the province. With a deep commitment to sustainable urban growth, he has championed policies that accelerate housing development while maintaining strong community values. A dedicated leader in municipal governance, Mayor Hurley continues to drive collaborative efforts between local governments, industry, and policymakers to create a more accessible and sustainable housing future for all British Columbians.

Dr. Yasir Sultan

National Research Council Canada, Executive Director, Climate Change Initiatives

Dr. Sultan is the executive director for the Built Environment Climate Change Initiatives at the National Research Council Canada – the federal government’s premier R&D organization. Yasir is responsible for delivering NRC Construction’s programs on climate resilience and mitigation. Prior to joining the NRC in 2023, Yasir was at Health Canada (5 years) where he led the drinking water and air quality programs, and before that at Environment and Climate Change Canada where he led the nanomaterials program (11 years).

Mayor Simon Yu

Mayor of Prince George, Member of Mayors Task Force on Standardized Modular Factory-Built Homes for BC Modular Summit Panel Participant

In November 2024, Mayor Yu joined the Mayors' Task Force on Standardized Modular Factory-Built Homes, a coalition of British Columbia mayors collaborating with Modular BC to streamline the development and approval processes for modular housing. This initiative aims to address the province's housing crisis by providing affordable and efficient housing solutions through factory-built modular homes.

​As a panel participant at the Modular Housing Summit 2025, Mayor Yu will share insights from Prince George's experiences with modular housing and discuss collaborative efforts to implement standardized modular construction across British Columbia.

Mayor Julius Bloomfield

Member of the Provincial Chair of Mayors Task Force on Standardized Modular Factory-Built Homes for BC, Host City and Modular Summit Welcome Speaker

In November 2024, Mayor Bloomfield joined a coalition of British Columbia mayors to form the Mayors' Task Force on Standardized Modular Factory-Built Homes. This initiative aims to streamline the development and approval processes for modular housing, addressing the province's housing crisis by providing affordable and efficient housing solutions.

As the host city mayor and welcome speaker for the Modular Housing Summit 2025, Mayor Bloomfield will share insights from Penticton's experiences with modular housing and discuss collaborative efforts to implement standardized modular construction across British Columbia.

Ron Burnett

Building Official III Town of Oliver

Born and raised on a small mixed farm in Southern Manitoba, I moved to British Columbia in 1990 and began my career in construction, framing houses and completing renovations. I became a Carpenter Apprentice and earned my Red Seal Interprovincial Journeyman certification in January 1998. Over the next two decades, I worked on a wide range of commercial and industrial projects across BC, including the Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Seaton High School, Okanagan Landing Elementary, numerous bridges and overpasses, multi-unit apartment buildings in the Okanagan and Vancouver, high-rise concrete structures, and parkades in downtown Vancouver, as well as the Canada Line SkyTrain stations at Waterfront and Vancouver City Centre. I later transitioned into a role as a Building Official, working in Armstrong, Lumby, and Revelstoke, before joining QAI Laboratories as a Project Manager in their Factory Built Structures Division. In this role, I conducted inspections and certified modular manufacturers to CSA A277 across Western Canada, while also serving as a third-party technical consultant for several BC Housing modular apartment projects. Currently, I am a Level 3 BCQ Building Official registered with the BOABC and serve as the Chief Building Official for the Town of Oliver.

Peter Moonen

National Sustainability Manager, Canadian Wood Council

​Peter Moonen is the National Sustainability Manager at the Canadian Wood Council (CWC), where he leverages over 30 years of experience to promote the use of wood in construction as a sustainable and efficient building material. His academic background includes studies in marine biology, zoology, and forestry at the University of British Columbia. At the upcoming conference, Moonen will speak on "Innovations in Wood Applications for Off-Site Construction," highlighting advancements in wood technology and their implications for sustainable building practices.

Bryan Yu

Chief Economist

Through his engaging economics reports Bryan has become Central 1’s local celebrity, with his work featured by various media outlets including the Globe and Mail, BNN, Bloomberg and BC Business. He authors many of the Central 1’s flagship research reports and weekly notes for clients and the public. Yu is vice-president of the Canadian Association for Business Economics and a director of the BC Paraplegic Foundation.

Gord Rattray

Retired Executive Director, MHABC

Gord worked in the BC forest industry from 1975 to 2003, eventually serving as General Manager of the Cariboo Lumber Manufacturers Association. He gained extensive experience in forestry, engineering, and non-profit management, with a strong understanding of small communities and private sector contributions to local economies. Afterward, he founded a consulting firm focusing on finance and marketing for non-profits. In 2011, Gord became Executive Director of the Manufactured Housing Association of BC, leading the organization until 2023, when he entered semi-retirement but returned in an acting capacity due to restructuring.

Paul Binotto - Director Modular BC

Adviser on the MHABC Board of Directors & Lead of the Provincial Modular Advocacy Program

Paul has a history in modular construction and is a strong advocate and driving force for the increased development of the BC Factory modular industry and more manufacturing jobs. He is past president and co-founder of My Lane Home Inc., an organization focused on modular infill, multi-generational, and affordable housing. Paul is also the Directory of Strategy and Business development, Guillevin International where he leads the clean energy solutions program.

Paul has worked with various cities and planning professionals across the province to help further develop their infill programs, create industry partnerships, and establish Modular Best Practices. Paul is also an adviser to the Manufacturing Housing Association of British Columbia board of directors and leads the Provincial Modular Advocacy Program

Laura Kershaw

Account Manager, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Laura Kershaw is an Account Manager with CMHC in the British Columbia Okanagan Region. In this role, Laura is responsible to provide training to all mortgage professionals on all forms of mortgage financing including the financing of manufactured homes. Laura has over 20 years experience as a housing industry specialist and at CMHC she is regarded as the subject matter expert on manufactured home lending and insurance. During her 12 years with CMHC, Laura has partnered with MHABC on many educational events related to the financing of manufactured homes.

Steve Arnold

BES Building Energy Solutions – Principal Head of Operations

For over 25 years, Steve has worked with clients to deliver cost-effective, sustainable mechanical engineering solutions. His experience is drawn from his work in both Europe and North America.

Steve is also proud to conduct training on behalf of FortisBC and CLEAResult, leveraging his experience providing research, development and measurement and verification on new emerging technologies.

Steve is a Professional Licensee in Engineering, certified measurement and verification professional and Member of ASHRAE.

Ben Nishi

Manager, Commercial Accounts

Ben manages an energy portfolio for commercial, institutional and public sector customers that includes natural gas, electricity, propane, renewable gases, and energy efficiency programs.