KRIS REKLINSKI

General Manager

Education

• 2 years completed of BSc. at Thompson Rivers University

20 Years of Industry Experience

• Canadian Mill Services Association - 8 years Lumber Inspector Northern B.C.
• Canfor (2 years) Weyerhaeuser - 6 years Quality Control, Lumber Grader, Labourer
• 3D Forestry- 4 years Crew Supervisor, GIS mapping, Faller

Overseas Experience

• Germany
• Sweden
• China
• Finland

Milestones

• Associate Certificate Wood Processing BCIT - 2019
• Business of Sawmilling BCIT - 2022

In Addition

• JAS 1152, JAS 1073 , JAS 600 Auditor, Current
• NLGA Standards Committee Member, Current
• CLSAB Operations Committee Board Member, Current
• National Lumber Steering Committee, Current

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RIKA HATACHI

Program Administrator

• Over 25 years industry experience
• Specialized in JAS Certification programs – Audits, Evaluations, JAS requirements, etc.
• Translation works (Japanese: NLGA Standard, JAS Standards, 2x4 / Traditional Building Specifications, Research docs, Industry articles, etc.)
• Completed ISO 9000 Lead Auditor Training
• A Ticket holder of CMSA All Species Lumber Grading Class
• M.A. – University of British Columbia

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EMILY KAO

Office Manager

• Bringing over 15 years of experience in Office Management, Full-Cycle Bookkeeping, Executive Assistance, and Administrative Operations, with a strong foundation in both office management and accounting.
• Oversee key operational areas at the CMSA office, including Accounting and Financial Analysis, Office Administration, and Education Services.
• Responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and provide cross-functional support to align administrative functions with organizational goals.
• Business Management, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)
• New Media Design and Web Development, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

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FRED HENZE

Manager of Plant Health and Certification

Experience:

• 23 Years of industry experience
• CMSA - Manager of Plant Health and Certification, BC Coastal region 3 years
• Sawmill Production Supervisor 9 years
• Sawmill Quality Control 6 years
• Lumber Grader (sawmill/planer) 7 years
• SPF Junior Lumber Grading Champion 2019
• Lumber Grading Class Instructor

Education

• Wood Products Manufacturing Diploma from BCIT 1999
• AA Grading Tickets in Coastal, WRC and SPF
• BC Forest Safety Council Supervisor & Workplace Safety Training
• Due Diligence
• Communication
• Leadership and Professionalism

Overseas Experience

• Germany
• Finland
• Sweden

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EARL SCOTT

Senior Supervisor

Over 35 Years of Industry Experience:

• Canadian Mill Services Association
• 10 years, Lumber Supervisor Southern B.C.
• Canfor 27 years Planer Superintendent, Kiln Supervisor, Quality Control Supervisor, Lumber Grader, Labourer

Overseas Experience

• Germany
• Sweden

Milestones

• Associate Certificate Wood Processing BCIT - 2019
• 3 Time NFPA Grading Champion - 1995-1997

In Addition

• JAS 600 Auditor, 2017
• Grading Championship Committee Member, Current
• Chair of the NLGA Grade Committee, Current

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STUART FROESE

Supervisor, Northern BC

• Supervisor in Northern Region
• Over 35 years of Lumber manufacturing industry
• Dogwood Diploma
• Completed many workshops and programs related to the industry – Dry kiln, Leadership, Security, Safety, Conflict resolution, Computer, Due Diligence at various resources and companies.

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LYLE ROSE

Supervisor, Interior ~ Central BC

• Over 30 years of Lumber manufacturing industry
• 8 years of experience as a Lumber Inspector and Grading class instructor
• Proficient in all aspects of lumber grading
• Class One with Air
• CNC Social Science

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INGRID SHEN

Office, Administration & JAS Program Support

• Education: Liaoning University, China, BA in English Language and Literature
• Over 30 Years working experience in Sales, Marketing, Management and Accounting.
• Being in charge of Accounting, Office Administration, Education Services, JAS Certification and Translation Work in CMSA Office for over 11 years.

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