Board Members
Chris Ball
Corpfinance International Inc.
An experienced financial executive with over forty years in international banking and infrastructure finance, Chris has specific expertise with renewable energy and was awarded a Life Time Achievement Award in 2013 by the Clean Energy Association of BC…
Julia Balabanowicz
Innergex
Julia Balabanowicz joined Innergex Renewable Energy in 2015. As Director, Government Relations she oversees the engagement and relationships with all levels of government in Canada in support of Innergex’s business development, construction and operations…
Stephen Cheeseman
Chinook Power
Stephen is founder and President of Chinook Power Corp., a BC-based developer of wind energy. Chinook was successful in identifying and completing the initial development on Capital Powers’ 142 MW Quality Wind Project and is continuing to work with the BC…
Steve Davis
Steve Davis & Associates Consulting Ltd.
Steve’s consulting firm is focused on clean power projects and policies in BC. As an IPP and P3 infrastructure consultant he applies his experience of developing several dozen power and public-private partnership projects and his knowledge of the…
Isabelle Deguise
BluEarth Renewables
Isabelle Deguise has over a decade of experience in BC’s renewable energy sector and has been involved in the development, construction and operation of over 20 renewable energy projects. She has played a large role in successfully permitting and constructing five hydro…
David Ewing
Evolugen
David is responsible for Sustainability, Regulatory Affairs, and Indigenous Partnerships, working alongside the Business Development and Operations teams. Since joining the Brookfield Renewable family in 2017, David has contributed strongly to the strategic direction of…
Murray Margolis
Morgan Stanley
Murray is currently heading up the Morgan Stanley Commodities Office in Vancouver responsible for trading Power and Gas in the Western Markets. He began his career as an engineer with BC Hydro in 1981 and spent ten years doing engineering and operational…
Yuho Okada
Barkley Project Group
Yuho Okada, MBA, is the President of Barkley Project Group. Based on Vancouver Island, Barkley Project Group is a relationship-driven business growing through strong partnerships with Indigenous communities across BC. Known for…
Judith Sayers
Sayers Strategic Advice
Kekinusuqs, Dr. Judith Sayers is a member of the Hupacasath First Nation and mother of two. Currently she works as a Strategic Adviser to First Nations and corporations and is an adjunct professor with the Peter Gustavson School of Business at…
Carlie Smith
Boralex
As a Project Manager in Boralex’s Vancouver Development office Carlie Smith leads renewable energy projects through development and construction, with specific focus on environmental and regulatory considerations. She graduated from…
Brian Yates
Stantec
Brian is the Vice President, Regional Leader British Columbia at Stantec. Brian has spent his career leading large-scale environmental assessments and consultation efforts for a range of energy, ports, mining, and linear infrastructure clients…
Board Committees & Chairs
| Committee | Chair |
| Co-chairs of CEBC | Isabelle Deguise & Brian Yates |
| Audit & Finance | Chris Ball |
| Communications | Julia Balabanowicz |
| Governance & Nominations | Brian Yates |
| Human Resources & Compensation | Brian Yates |
| Membership | Isabelle Deguise |
| Regulatory | Stephen Cheeseman |
| Strategic Planning | Stephen Cheeseman |