Sharon Glover joined the ABCFP in early 2007. In her role as chief executive officer (CEO), Sharon is accountable to council for ensuring the association fulfills its mandate under the Foresters Act and fulfills its strategic goals.

One of Sharon's primary goals is to ensure that the government looks to the association and forest professionals first when they are creating or changing forest policy.

Sharon brings an extensive background in association management, advocacy, government relations and communications. Sharon came to the ABCFP from the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers where she was the chief executive officer. Sharon has also owned and operated her own consulting company and held senior positions with provincial and national associations.

She holds a BA (Hons.) from the University of Toronto in political science and economics, and an MBA (Finance) from Queen’s University.

Randy Trerise joined the association as registrar in 2007 and is based in Grand Forks. As the registrar, Randy oversees the ABCFP’s admissions, registration, discipline, enforcement and accreditation activities.

Before joining the staff of the ABCFP, Randy sat on council for five years, including one year as president in 2005. He is a member of the FORREX board of directors and has volunteered on many other organizations in the past. Randy spent most of his working career with Pope & Talbot and holds a bachelor of science in forestry from UBC and is also a graduate of the Silviculture Institute of BC.

Mike Larock joined the association in 2007 and is based in Courtenay. As director of professional practice and forest stewardship, Mike develops and communicates professional standards, provides guidance on professional practice matters and leads the association’s forest stewardship advocacy efforts.

Before joining the staff of the ABCFP, Mike served on the ABCFP council as both member and president (in 2001). He is also the current chair of the board of examiners. Mike is an active member of the CIF, North Island Woodlot Association, Woodlot Product Development Council and is a honorary member of ASTTBC.

He holds a BSc in forestry from UBC, is an accredited silviculture surveyor and has a certificate from the Silviculture Institute of BC. Mike is also a woodlot licensee and private forest land owner.

Amanda Brittain, MA, ABC
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Amanda Brittain is the director of communications, a position she has held since 2005. Amanda is responsible for all communications functions including the member magazine, BC Forest Professional, media, public relations, ExpoFor, advertising and the annual report.

Prior to joining the association, Amanda worked as a corporate communicator for United Way of the Lower Mainland, HSBC Bank Canada and for a communications agency with numerous health care clients. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications and psychology from Simon Fraser University and a master's degree in communications from Royal Roads University. Amanda is also an accredited member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and holds the designation of Accredited Business Communicator (ABC).

Brian Robinson, RPF
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Brian Robinson joined the association in late 2006 and is based in Kamloops. Brian leads the planning and organization of the association’s professional development activities, including the continuing competency program, policy review seminars and fall workshops. Brian is also responsible for the association’s member relations.

Brian has been practising forestry for the last 26 years. Before joining the ABCFP, he was the Kamloops branch manager of Industrial Forestry Service Ltd. In addition to his forestry knowledge, Brian has an extensive background in professional development and is well known for his ability to work with members on the practical application of their professional obligations.