Jason has dedicated over two decades of his career to ASTTBC, transitioning from roles such as manager of member and program development (2005-2014), to manager of professional practice (2014-2019), and currently serving as director of professional practice and development. As a dynamic and seasoned leader, Jason possesses a wealth of experience in organizational leadership, stakeholder relations, and business development. During ASTTBC’s years as an association, Jason played a pivotal role in business development, member liaison activities, and member services. His responsibilities included member recruitment and retention, fostering relationships with post-secondary institutes, and managing industry and government relations. Today, Jason leads a motivated team that has successfully implemented various activities and programs to align with the organization’s transition under the Professional Governance Act (PGA). Notably, the team has established and enforced a new continuing professional development (CPD) program, practice advice program, conducted CPD audits, facilitated insightful surveys to inform ASTTBC’s decision-making processes, and provided crucial support for reserved practice development, among other endeavours. Within the leadership team, Jason holds responsibility for external stakeholder relations and oversees the development of new and existing professional practice programs. His department is instrumental in maintaining professional practice standards and guidelines, providing front-line practice support to registrants and the public, and leading the implementation of innovative programs to enhance safety and reduce risk to the public. A mechanical technologist by training, prior to joining ASTTBC, Jason spent a combination of 10 years in HVAC equipment sales and as a project manager in the consulting mechanical engineering field working on residential, commercial and industrial projects of all sizes throughout BC.