EllisDon Announces Appointment of New Board Member
July 11 2024 - 8:00AM
EllisDon Corporation announces the appointment of a new board
member, Dianne L. Watts. As a seasoned executive, respected
community advocate, and former Mayor of Surrey, British Columbia,
Watts will join eight fellow board members.
“As our Board of
Directors continues to grow, we are humbled to invite Dianne L.
Watts to our group of leaders who are undoubtedly dedicated to
supporting the future of EllisDon,” says Geoff Smith, Chair, Board
of Directors, EllisDon. “Dianne’s passion throughout her career
showcases her desire to commit to the betterment of our
organization and will bring a high level of diverse and
well-respected opinions.”
Dianne L. Watts was the
former Mayor of Surrey, B.C. from 2005 to 2014 and was passionately
involved with policies to reduce Surrey crime and poverty. She
supported construction and innovation in the City, leading to
Surrey being identified as the number one place to invest in B.C.
four years in a row by Real Estate Investment Network, as well as
helped support the Homelessness and Housing Foundation and Fund, to
support the creation of affordable housing. Watts’ dedication to
the economic stability of her region also led to launching the
Surrey Economic Summit. Watts is currently a Director on the Board
of Canfor Corporation, Co-Chair UNITI Harmony Housing Project, a
Member of the Women of Options Affordable Housing, on the Board of
Directors for Westshore Terminals, and a Freelance Contributor to
CBC Radio, CTV, and Global TV.
“I am honoured to join
EllisDon’s Board of Directors at an exciting time in the Company’s
growth and evolution,” says Dianne L. Watts. “This is the beginning
of an exciting future with the EllisDon team, and I look forward to
working with a great group supporting the entrepreneurial spirit as
we move into the future.”
EllisDon is continuously
dedicated to ensuring members of the Board of Directors align
directly with their values and personify this in their enthusiasm
towards supporting its global teams.
EllisDon routinely
assesses its Board, and the appointments are part of a rigorous and
comprehensive process. The Board is now comprised of nine
directors, collectively bringing decades of expertise and
experience to the company. Geoff Smith currently holds the position
as Chair of the Board.
Dustin Luchka
EllisDon Corporation
dluchka@ellisdon.com