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BILL LEE
Chief Operating Officer
As Chief Operating Officer,
Bill Lee is responsible for all
aspects of the company’s
operations throughout British
Columbia. Throughout his more
than 25 years in logistics and
transportation management,
Bill has led large-scale supply
chain transformation projects,
providing enhanced efficiency
and improved customer service
in each of his prior roles.
Immediately before joining ABC
Recycling in January 2012, Bill
was Chief Operating Officer of
Avigilon Technology. He has also
held senior level positions with
Broadleaf Logistics Company,
The Mark Anthony Group Inc.,
Canadian Alternative Delivery
Service Inc., Ryder Integrated
Logistics, Tibbett & Britten
Group; Canadian Freightways
Parcel Express, Thrifty Car Rental
and Auto Haulaway Inc.
100th Anniversary
It’s a Whole New Century
It’s a new world. It’s a new day. It’s a new century for ABC Recycling
and the winds of changes are moving across the landscape of the
company. There are new people, new yards, and opportunities
looming on the horizon. From one
horse and a buggy to six booming
yards across the province and over 130
employees ABC is poised on the edge of
a new era. Currently under way, ABC
Recycling is integrating its visual brand,
expanding its locations, and streamlining
operations. This
means big changes
for ABC Metals in Surrey, ABC Recycling Campbell
River, Bold Salvage and Action Metals as they all
change their name and their visual branding to
integrate with ABC Recycling. These moves add inner
strength and efficiencies to all companies as all sites
can now share in one website, expanding marketing
materials, and access to more people, services and
machinery across the province.
ABC Recycling founder Joseph Yochlowitz would be
proud if he could survey all the changes the past 100
years has brought to the company. And to celebrate those changes ABC has lined up
an exceptional year: teeing off with a Golf Tournament in June for employees, inviting
our communities and friends to a ABC Metals Recycle For Life event on August 4th and
toasting 100 years of success at a Gala Dinner on October 27, 2012.
Brent MacKinnon
Manager, Corporate Human
Resources
As Manager of Corporate Human
Resources, Brent MacKinnon is
responsible for employee and labour
relations, compensation and benefits
at ABC Recycling’s six operations
throughout British Columbia, and
is also involved in health and safety
management of the company. Brent
joined ABC Recycling in 2011,
bringing more than 25 years of
experience in consulting and the
resource sectors.
Brent began his career in human
resources management in the
mining industry, working with Silver
Mines Ltd. for four years. He then
moved to the forest industry, holding
senior positions with TimberWest,
Weldwood of Canada and West
Fraser Mills Limited (formerly
Weldwood). Prior to joining ABC
Recycling, he was Principal of
Peak Consulting, providing human
resources and safety services and
advice to small and medium-sized
businesses on Vancouver Island.
Taking Action In Kelowna
Action Metals Recycling was founded by Lane Ketler
in 1990. Lane’s recycling involvement dates back
over 30 years. He learned the metal business from
his father, who co-owned a metal recycling business
in Lethbridge, Alberta. Lane started his business in
Kelowna because he could see the need for a metal
recycling service in the growing community. In 2007,
Action Metals partnered with ABC Recycling. This
partnership recognized each company’s strong family
values and “business-on-a-hand shake” mind-set.
Together they opened a brand new location in Kelowna
located at 3258 Highway 97 North. Now in the Spring
of 2012 Action Metals is adopting the ABC brand.
Lane Ketler says, “The
whole family is excited
about seeing the ABC
brand extend right
across the province. We
built a solid business
with over 30 employees
throughout the
Southern Okanagan
and now we’re
positioned to move
ahead as part of the
ABC Recycling Family.”
Vancouver Island Backs New Brand Change
ABC Recycling, Campbell River opened
in 1993 with the purchase of the property
on Terminal Place from the Knowles
Brothers. Over the years they have
serviced all of Vancouver Island under the
capable leadership of Rick Coombs who
is delighted with the recent decisions to
integrate the various recycling yards under
one integrated brand.
Rick commented, “It simplifies
operations and extends our ABC
Recycling name from Vancouver
Island right across the province. It is
an excellent move and we are right
behind it.”
A Bold Move for Bold Salvage
In 2011 Gus and Michele of Bold
Salvage, based in Terrace BC,
opened up the newest member
of the family in Prince George in
partnership with ABC Recycling.
These two yards are both rebranding to ABC Recycling this
Spring. They will continue to be
“Boldly Go” on offering the same
distinctive service and commitment
to their customers, by the same
great family, but now under a new
name, brand and logo.
“This is part of our ever
expanding business vision. We expanded to Prince George
and now we are expanding our
horizons by becoming part of
ABC’s overall branding. We have
been working together for years.
This is really just a formality for
our family, but the move shows
the rest of the province and our
competition our growing strength
and reach in the marketplace.”
Reports Gus.
Don Jones
Maintenance Manager
As Maintenance Manager, Don Jones
is responsible for all aspects of the
company’s equipment maintenance.
Don joined ABC Recycling in September
2011, bringing 25 years of hands-on
trade, supervisory and management
experience. Don began his career as
a Maintenance Mechanic in the ski
industry. He then moved to Lafarge
Cement Canada as a Maintenance
Millwright, and held positions at
Ingram Micro, Red Resort, SAMMS Inc.
and most recently XL Quality Industrial
Services Inc.
ABC Metals Now
ABC Recycling in Surrey
In 2007, ABC Recycling opened up ABC Metals located on 54th Avenue in
Surrey led by Anthony Dizy. This yard specializes in the recycling of scrap cars
and is home base for the Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch’s long time
car donation program, Kidney Car. Recently ABC Metals has been re-branded
to the ABC Recycling name. Anthony Dizy says, “Everyone at the yard is
looking forward to the change. It is a sign of how we are becoming more and
more integrated. The continuity of the name throughout all the yards across
the province adds to our company strength.”
Anthony has worked for ABC Recycling for over 10 years and he says,
“This is really an exciting time in the company. We have a solid family
background and reputation but with the addition of new people and
new yards we are taking a strong proactive approach that says we are a
force to be reckon with in the future.”
Creating a Legacy with the
Burnaby Hospital Foundation KAREN BICHIN
Manager, Community Relations
As Manager of Community Relations
for ABC Recycling, Karen Bichin
is responsible for the company’s
corporate social responsibility activities
including community relations,
sponsorships, donations and charitable
campaign activities. In this capacity
she also serves as the steward for the
family owned business. She oversees
all initiatives related to business family
governance and next generation
leadership.
Born and raised in Vancouver,
Karen graduated from University
Hill Secondary School. She spent a
year on a work-study program at a
kibbutz in Israel before returning to
UBC where she earned her Bachelor’s
Degree, followed by a Graduate
Diploma in Arts Administration from
Concordia University. During her
university years, Karen spent a year at
the Hebrew University in Jerusalem,
worked at the Saidye Bronfman Centre
for the Arts (Montreal), and interned
in the marketing department of the
Vancouver Art Gallery.
Karen joined ABC Recycling
in 1999, learning the family
business by working in
administration, sales and
brokerage before becoming
Manager of Human Resources.
She was named Manager
of Community Relations in
February of this year.
ABC Recycling is committed to giving back to the communities where we live and
work. In this, our 100th year, we are pleased to announce two legacy projects with
the Burnaby Hospital Foundation that will be announced to the public this Spring.
A gift of $30,000 will be used to purchase a piece of equipment called a Transport
Isolette. And a gift of $50,000 will be paid out as a bursary of $5,000 per year
for ten years. This award will be called the ABC Recycling Educational Award
and it is intended to provide financial assistance
for educational and professional certification
opportunities for health care professionals
currently serving in the field of Maternity and
Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) at
Burnaby Hospital.
The establishment of this fund honours the legacy,
values and commitment of ABC Recycling as one
of the hospital’s long time philanthropic supporters
in making a difference in the health and well being
of our most precious patients and health care
professionals.
Kidney Car On TV in BC and Across Canada on Satellite!
Look for Kidney Car television spots on Global
Television from March through November of this year.
The Kidney Car Program has purchased 10 second
close caption sponsorship spots on Global News
Hour, Entertainment Tonight, Evening News
Magazine, Noon News, News Final, Morning
News, Early Evening News Saturday and Sunday
Morning News. As a bonus, Global has offered
30-second Public Service Announcements (PSA) to be
shown everyday throughout the campaign on specialty channels via Shaw Cable (BC)
and Shaw’s satellite subscriber base across Canada! These stations include: A&E, TLC,
CNN, AMC, Peachtree TV, SPIKE, Headline News, SPEED channel, BBC World
news, MSN BC, CNBC, GSN: the network for game, FOX News Channel, The
Golf Channel, BET, NFL Network and Bloomberg Television!
Did You Know?
ABC is also a finalist
in the United
Way Community
Spirit Awards in
the “Community
Champion” category.
“TURN YOUR OLD VEHICLE INTO A TRIP” Contest
As another great feature of this television exposure Global has offered
to run a contest for the Kidney Car Program called the “Turn Your
Old Vehicle Into a Trip” Contest. The prize is a three-night stay for
four people at the luxurious Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos,
British Columbia. The Kidney Foundation and ABC Recycling
employees are not allowed to enter the contest – but your friends are,
so spread the word. The contest starts March 26th and ends May 31st, 2012. For more information: www.kidneycarbc.ca!