Our Board of Directors

Casey Pruim

Board Chair

Mainland region of BC

Casey is a second–generation farmer in the Fraser Valley, where he farms alongside his wife, Sarah. His focus has been on leveraging agri-technology to improve farm efficiency and sustainability. Their operation includes a state-of-the-art calf barn, a rotary milking parlour, and a manure separator that processes solids into composted bedding for the herd. Casey serves as BC Dairy Chair and sits on the Governance Committee, Dairy Code of Practice Technical Committee, Dairy Code of Practice Technical Committee, and Dairy Farmers of Canada Pro-Action Committee. In addition to his industry involvement, he coaches his children’s sports teams and is active in his local church council.

Brian Janzen

Vice-Chair & Treasurer

Mainland region of BC

Brian is a dairy farmer from Chilliwack and serves as BC Dairy Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee. He brings a strong governance and financial oversight perspective to the Board, supported by his involvement in provincial and national dairy industry committees. Brian also serves as President of Mainland Milk Producers Association and is BC Dairy’s appointed representative on the BC Milk Marketing Board Audit Advisory Committee and the Milk Industry Advisory Committee. Brian is committed to supporting responsible decision-making and long-term stability for dairy producers in British Columbia.

Luke Van Huizen

Secretary

Vancouver Island

Luke is a second-generation dairy farmer from Vancouver Island. He became a partner on the farm in 2019 and continues to farm alongside his family on their 110-cow purebred Holstein dairy farm. Luke brings a practical, solutions-focused perspective shaped by his experience serving on multiple industry boards and committees. He currently serves as BC Dairy Secretary and Governance Chair, President of Island Milk Producers Organization, and sits on the BC Milk Marketing Board’s Transportation Advisory Committee. He is also Chair of the Judging Committee at the BC Holstein Branch and Chair of the Sale Committee for the Vancouver Island Holstein Club. Luke is passionate about supporting local farmers and contributing to an industry that has given him so much over the years.

Mark Van Klei

Mainland region of BC

Western Milk Pool and Dairy Innovation West representative

Mark is a third–generation dairy farmer in Chilliwack, where he farms alongside his wife on their dairy and blueberry farm. His farm focuses on innovation and efficiency, incorporating advanced milking technology and sustainable manure management practices. Mark serves on the BC Dairy Governance Committee, is a Western Milk Pool representative, is a director of Dairy Innovation West, and sits on the Dairy Code of Practice Technical Committee. He is committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen the dairy industry and ensure its long-term success for future generations.

Henry Bremer

Southern BC

Dairy representative on BC Agriculture board

Henry is a second-generation dairy farmer at Cliffview Dairy in Enderby, where he farms with his wife and two of their sons and their families. Their farm milks approximately 200 cows and has expanded its land base to grow some of its own grain. The farm is also currently constructing a sand and manure solids separation system. Henry brings more than 40 years of dairy farming experience to the BC Dairy Board. He serves on the BC Dairy Board, represents dairy as a director with the BC Agriculture Council, and is also a KODA director. Henry believes farmers can accomplish more by working together and values having different backgrounds and perspectives represented around the board table.

Sarah Sache

Member-at-Large

BC representative on Dairy Farmers of Canada Board

Sarah operates a dairy farm in Rosedale, alongside her husband, Gene, and brother-in-law, Grant. She is passionate about communicating modern dairy farming with consumers, partners, and policymakers. She is also committed to engaging future generations in the importance of a sustainable dairy industry. Sarah serves on the BC Dairy Finance and Audit Committee and as the BC representative on the Dairy Farmers of Canada Board. She is also an advocate for autism awareness and volunteers for the annual “Saccomaniacs Agriculture for Autism” golf tournament which raises money for the Pacific Autism Family Network.

Ron Kooyman

Ron is a third-generation dairy farmer from Chilliwack. He brings extensive experience in dairy operations, including herd management, sustainability practices, and farm business management. His well-rounded perspective allows him to balance practical, on-farm realities with the long-term vision to help strengthen the dairy sector. Ron serves on the BC Dairy Finance and Audit Committee, Quota Exchange Committee, and Specialty Production Advisory Committee, and Mainland Milk Producers Association. Ron is committed to supporting a strong and sustainable future for dairy farming in British Columbia.

Nico Vankeulen

Nico is a dairy farmer from South Surrey, working on a multi-generational family farm. He is actively involved in both milk production and value-added processing through Donia Farms and Donia Farms Foods. Nico combines hands-on farm experience with a background in agricultural business, focusing on practical solutions in areas like infrastructure, water and nutrient management, and adopting new technologies. Nico serves on the Governance Committee, Quota Exchange Committee, Specialty Production Advisory Committee, and Mainland Milk Producers Association. He values collaboration across the industry to address challenges and build resilient farms for the future.