Despite historic appointment, Lacey claims she never felt 'singled out'
The British Columbia Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) has named its first female board chair.
Lesa Lacey was named to take the role as she has always been a bridge builder and a champion of inclusion, according to the alliance.
“I’m passionate about connecting people and also connecting them to resources such as the high-calibre material and support provided by the BCCSA,” she says. “That’s why I’m so excited to take on this position.”
Lacey and her husband Erik are co-owners of Lacey Construction Ltd., a full-service contractor founded in 1999 focused primarily on custom residential projects in the Fraser Valley. She’s been active in attending industry events and volunteering for positions that include BCCSA board members representing the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC (CHBA BC).
“I’m a from a small town where everybody knows everybody else, and I want to bring that same level of connectedness to the member organizations represented on the board of the BCCSA, so that we know what their concerns are and that they know what we can offer,” she said.
Lacey has served as president of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA), Fraser Valley. She also sat on the CHBA BC education committee, the CHBA BC Renovator’s Council and on CHBA national committees.
BCCSA officials have positive things to say about Lacey.
“Lesa has shown nothing but commitment and dedication in her involvement with the BCCSA,” said Tammy Oliver, senior director of the BCCSA. “She’s not only talented, she’s fun to work with. I’m grateful not only that she stepped up to take on the role of our first female chair, but for the wealth of construction experience — homebuilding in particular — that she brings with her.”
“Past chair Kevin Mierau also expressed confidence in the abilities she had already demonstrated through her work on behalf of the board,” said Mike McKenna, BCCSA executive director. “For the Alliance, Lesa’s connection with our homebuilder employer members and her ability to thread the needle with all the other associations we represent are considerable assets to our organization.”
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