Chairman: W.N. (Bill) Grant, Founder, CEO, President and Director of Consolidated Firstfund Capital Corp. www.firstfund.ca and Vitality Products Inc. www.vitality.ca and founder of Gold Star Resorts Inc. www.goldstarresorts.com Past President of Nabob Foods Ltd. and past Vice-President of Standard Brands ( now RJR-Nabisco ); formerly a Director of Norsat International, Potters Distilleries, FraserFund Venture Capital (VCC) and Past Chairman and Director, Canadian Manufacturers Association. Mr. Grant is a successful business executive and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the fields of merchant banking, marketing, general management and sales. Mr. Grant has also spent over 12 years in the resort development and construction industry. Over the past 15 years he has successfully raised, managed and invested over $300 million in private and public investments. 837 West Hastings Street, Suite 304, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 3N6 Tel: 604-683-6611 Fax: 604-662-8524 U.S. Cell: 360-224-7742 E-mail: wngrant@telus.net President: K. David Andersson, President, Andersson Cross Border Law Corporation. Working as an attorney in private practice, Mr. Andersson specializes in U.S. Business Immigration law with over 15 years experience in a wide variety of Canadian and American cross-border transactional matters. He is called to the Bar in both British Columbia and Washington State and has represented clients before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the Federal Court of Canada, the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Board, United States District Court and U.S. Immigration Court. Whether it is advising on visa strategies or representing clients before border tribunals and authorities, Mr. Andersson helps his clients navigate legal obstacles at the Canada/U.S. border. 1095 West Pender Street, Suite 200, (In the US Consulate Building) Vancouver, B.C., V6E 2M6 Tel: 604-608-0818 Fax: 604-608-2818 E-mail: kdandersson@telus.net Vice-President: Greg Boos, Attorney at Law, Chang & Boos. Mr. Boos specializes in representing international businesspersons in their U.S. immigration needs and is a Partner at the Bellingham, Washington office of Chang & Boos, an immigration law firm with offices in Toronto and Bellingham. He is listed in An International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers. An occasional author on immigration topics, Greg has written articles for Immigration Briefings, Immigration Law Report, Bender’s Immigration Bulletin, and various publications of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He is recognized internationally for advocacy on border and immigration issues, including spearheading the opposition to IIRAIRA S110. In June 2003, Greg received AILA’s Advocacy Award in recognition of continuing effort in the development of immigration policy. 1305 11th Street, Suite 301, Bellingham, Washington 98225 Tel: 360-671-5945 Fax: 360-676-5459 www.americanlaw.com E-mail: gboos@americanlaw.com Secretary: Keiko Norisue, principal, New Century Real Estate Ltd. specializing in commercial, residential, business, lease and rental real estate. Suite 507 535 Howe Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, V6C 2Z4 Tel: 604-250-4935 Fax: 604-683-6354 E-mail: keiko@new-c.com Treasurer: John Henderson, C.A., is a partner in the Chartered Accountancy firm of HLB Cinnamon, Jang, Willoughby and his specialized areas of practice are in the forest and logging, entertainment, automobile and manufacturing industries. Metro Tower II Suite 900 4720 Kingsway Burnaby, B.C., Canada, V5H 4N2 Tel: 604-454-6211 Fax: 604-435-4319 E-mail: jshinc.cjw.com Chair Emeritus: A. Allan Skidmore, Co-Executive Chairman & CEO, TCG International, Inc. is Past Chairman of PACE and a former Chairman of the Vancouver Board of Trade. TCG is a leader in the automotive and communications fields and is particularly well known on both sides of the border with their Speedy Glass operations - specializing in auto, residential and commercial glass replacement. Corporate Head Office: 27th Floor 4710 Kingsway Burnaby, B.C., Canada, V5H 4M2 Tel: 604-438-1000 Fax: 604-438-7414 Website: www.tcgi.com E-mail: jj@tcgi.com Program Director: Jim Pettinger, President, International Market Access, Inc. (IMA) Exists to help Canadian companies market and distribute profitably in the United States. Their objective is to help overcome the “border barrier” by providing a low-cost, fully equipped, fully staffed extension of your Canadian office in the nearby United States. From their 20,000 sq. ft facility in Bellingham, Washington, IMA provides more than 130 Canadian exporters with USA Marketing Support Services, including USA business identity, warehousing, distribution, order processing, fulfillment and product representation. Mail USA: 3873 Airport Way, P.O. Box 9754, Bellingham, WA 98227-9754 Mail Canada: P.O. Box 94430, Richmond, B.C., V6Y 2A8. Tel: 360-671-8866 Fax: 360-671-7326 www.ucantrade.com or www.ftservices.com E-mail: jimp@ucantrade.com Director: David R. Evans, CHME is Managing Director of David R. Evans and Associates, an Advisory group that provides strategic counsel to the Global Hospitality Community in Sales, Training, Branding, Sales Audits/Reviews, Feasibility Studies and Marketing (Advertising and Public Relations). Mr. Evans is also a partner with FRONTLINESM. As Vice President and General Manger with Westin Hotels and Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Evans supervised every global market segment, group individual, consortia, incentive and the travel industry with oversight in Asia, Europe and South America. He has served on a wide range of industry Boards and is a recognized leader and expert in Hospitality Sales and Marketing. 7408 91st Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Tel: 206-232-7086 Fax: 206-230-8122 Mobile: 206-930-7087 E-mail: huskees@comcast.net
Director: Ethan J. Huberman, President, Choice Software Ltd., providers of Internet business solutions for a wide variety of clients, including PACE. They design and develop websites, provide hosting, database connectivity and other custom on line solutions from offices located in Surrey, B.C. #69 - 15515 24th Avenue Surrey, B.C., Canada, V4A 2J4 Tel: 778-836-2010 Fax: 604-535-7691 Website: www.choicesoftware.ca E-mail: ethan@choicesoftware.ca Director: Max Legg, CPA, Partner, International Services, Moss-Adams LLP practices as a Certified Public Accountant with specialized emphasis on international trade with respect to tax services, accounting/finance and consulting. He is a frequent speaker at seminars on cross-border transactions. Suite 300 - 2200 Rimland Drive Bellingham, WA 98226-6641 Tel: 360-676-19620 Fax: 360-671-5411 Website: www.mossadams.com E-Mail: max.legg@mossadams.com Director: Wendy B. McDonald, Chairman, B.C. Bearings Group, a group of companies offering bearings, power transmissions, materials handling, electrical and allied industrial products and services to a broad range of industries. They are located at multiple sites throughout North and South America. Ms. McDonald is a Past Chair of the Pacific Enterprise Council ( PACE ) and of the Vancouver Board of Trade among other organizations. She was awarded The Order of Canada in 1997 and is the receipient of many other awards and distinctions. Corporate Head Office: 8985 Fraserwood Court Burnaby, B.C., Canada, V5J 5E8 Tel: 604-433-6711 Fax: 604-5473 Website: www.bearings.com E-mail: wmcdonald@bearings.com Director: Gene R. Moses is a U.S. Business Lawyer, a member of the Washington State Bar Association and is admitted to the practice of law by the Washington State Supreme Court, United States District Court, United States Court of Appeal, United States Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Moses currently represents approximately 350 United States corporations with stockholders in the United States, Canada, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Germany, France, Belgium, Japan and New Zealand. Mr. Moses devotes a majority of his practice to representing international companies transitioning and expanding into the United States market. He is a frequent speaker at seminars on the formation of legal entities and governmental registrations in the United States. Suite 220, 2200 Rimland Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226 Tel: 360-676-7428 www.genemoses.net E-mail: gene@genemoses.net Director: William E. (Bill) Reid, Principal independent consultant with Solutions Consultants; acting Executive Director of Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce; marketing director for Flag Chevrolet; Provincial appointed Community Chairman 2010 Olympic for Surrey and also active as committee member for the 2005-2006 World Junior Hockey Championships. Bill is Past National President, Kinsemen Clubs of Canada; served as Alderman, Corporation of Delta 1974-1978; Chairman, B.C. Transit Board of Directors 1980-1985; elected MLA Surrey 1983; served as chief Government whip 1984 to 1986; appointed B.C.Minister of Tourism and Provincial Secretary 1986-1991; Director Canada Cup Womens fastball tournments; Director of Corporate Development and Marketing, Pacific Group of companies 1991-1997; President, White Rock South Surrey Chamber of Commerce 1993-1997; former member Rotary International recipient of Paul Harris Award; President, Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce 1991-2002 and former owner, Cloverdale Antique Mall and Auction 1999-2004. Bill is also currently President, Seaton Woodward Foundation, a member of the IMTC ( International Mobililty & Trade Corridor ) Project, a member of Surrey Tourism Advisory Committee and member Pacific Border Crossing Task Force. #35 - 16888 - 80th Avenue, Surrey, B.C., V4N 3G4 Tel: 604-576-9507 Cellular: 604-202-5313 Director: Brian Strehler, coordinates government relations with A&A Contract Customs Brokers, a Canadian Customs Broker headquartered in Surrey, B.C. with offices on both sides of the border and from coast to coast. A&A specializes in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, warehousing and customs consulting. Brian also edits the monthly A & A Economic Digest, a digest of economic news, which may be subscribed to by visiting the A & A website. Mail: 101 – 120 176th Street, Surrey, B.C., V3S 9S2 Tel: 604-538-1042 or 1-800-663-4270 Fax: 604-538-3994 www.aacb.com E-mail: strehler@aacb.com Director: Gary Ungaro, President, International Parkside Products, Inc. who specialize in photo and optical cleaners and accessories. Suite # 1030 999 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C., Canada, V6C 2W2 Website: www.lenspen.com E-mail: gungardo@lenspen.com Director: John Winter, is President and CEO of the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce, an advocacy organization representing the 130 Chambers of Commerce / Board of Trade in B.C. Prior to joining the chamber in 1997, Mr. Winter was a Senior Executive with Canada’s largest brewer, and most recently held the position of President, Western Division, Molson Breweries. John is active in the community having served on Boards for the United Way of the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Art Gallery, Science World, Jack Webster Foundation, Asia Pacific Foundation, Tourism Vancouver (Past Chair), Molson Indy Vancouver Board of Trustees, and Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club Ltd. (President). John is a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland and the recipient of the Variety Club’s Community Heart Achievement Award in 1994. Suite 1201 – 750 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 2T8 Tel: 604-290-2103 Fax: 04-683-0416 www.bcchamber.org E-mail: bccc@bcchamber.org Executive Director: James E. ( Jim ) Kohnke, is an international trade and transportation consultant - having served offshore, coastal and international marine operations in a number of capacities during an interval spanning four decades. In recent years, he has specialized in the logistics of arranging and coordinating transportation project and regular intermodal freight traffic movements with door-to-door service. An active participant in the transportation field, Mr. Kohnke is a member of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce, the Plimsoll Club and other groups. He is a Past-President of the Vancouver Transportation Club and the Vancouver Transportation Foundation. He is Past Chair of the Transportation committees of PACE and the B.C. Chamber of Commerce. He was elected to the PACE Board of Directors in 1996 and continues to represent them at the Alaska Chamber of Commerce and on the Whatcom Council of Governments IMTC ( International Mobility and Trade Corridor ) Project. Aside from his independent consultant activity, he currently manages PACE administration as Executive Director. Mr. Kohnke is also on the Board of the ITS Corporation, a subsidiary of Trans-Link ( Greater Vancouver Regional Transportation Authority ). He currently serves on the Policy Review Committee of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce. Suite # 404 - 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, B.C.,Canada, V6C 3E2 Tel: (Direct Lines) 604-682-8278 Fax: 604-641-1214 E-mail: jkohnke@allstream.net and exedir@pacebordertrade.org | 
