BC Dairy Announces 2026 Board Election Results

BC Dairy completed its 2026 Board of Directors election this week.

This election filled four board positions following the end of current terms. Voting took place from February 6 to March 6, 2026, and was administered by the BC Council of Marketing Boards (BCCOMB), an independent third party.

The following candidates were elected to the BC Dairy Board of Directors:

Elected by producers outside the Lower Mainland 

  • Luke Van Huizen (Duncan), returning to the board

Elected by all producers 

  • Ron Kooyman (Chilliwack)
  • Mark Van Klei (Chilliwack), returning to the board
  • Nico Vankeulen (Surrey)

These board members will join Casey Pruim (Abbotsford), Sarah Sache (Rosedale), Brian Janzen (Chilliwack), and Henry Bremer (Enderby) on the BC Dairy Board. BC Dairy would also like to thank John de Dood (Gridnrod) for his service as his term ends on March 31.

BC Dairy thanks all candidates who put their names forward and all producers who took part in the vote.