Candidate Biographies

David Leary

Submitted October 19, 2025

Welcome to convention everyone!    

Over the past four years I’ve served as a benefit trustee (supplemental pension plan), helping our plan grow up to over $120 million in assets while achieving strong, above-benchmark returns. I bring 25+ yrs of service and experience in the following areas:

 

Founding Member & Provincial Coordinator -APBC Ceremonial Unit

Director – Alliance of Canadian Paramedic Honour Guards

Ongoing pension governance and fiduciary education

Foundations & Advanced Trust Mngmt Standards

Training in pension and benefits management

Training for transparency and accountability

CUPE National Union Trustee Program

APBC Harassment Committee

CUPE BC Pension Committee

APBC Comms Team

Multiple union officers positions: Shop steward, Regional recording secretary, delegate to convention, Union Trustee (multiple terms) I have worked well with the current committee and board of benefit trustees, I have been up to date with all my education and training that we are required to complete over the last term.  This position takes years to become well versed and have a full understanding of the roles and responsibilities. Hence the long term that the position holds.

I am committed to protecting your pension, ensuring accountability, and representing your interests with honesty and integrity. The results speak for the hard work I and the other trustees have put into YOUR supplemental pension plan.

Please come say hello or contact me with any questions you may have about this role.

Thank you for your support!

Dave Leary

David.leary@apbc.ca 604-802-1515

Cameron Eby

Submitted September 12, 2025

Hello Convention 2025 Delegates and Members! I’m Cameron Eby, and I am asking for your support in my re-election as one of your Benefit Trustees. Since 2019, I have served as a Trustee for our Supplemental Pension Plan and have previously held various roles within APBC, including Lead Negotiator, Regional Vice President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and Provincial President. Recently, I completed my trustee education program and earned the credential of Master of Trust Management Standards from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Our Supplemental Pension Plan continues to grow and deliver strong returns. As part of your Trustee team, I have advocated for a progressive approach to diversification and asset allocation. We have expanded our investments beyond traditional bonds and equities to include real estate, infrastructure, and, most recently, agriculture. This diversification strategy has yielded excellent returns, even during periods of stock market downturns. This translates into more pension benefits for members in retirement. I hope to earn your support for my re-election so that I can continue to apply my education and experience to the oversight of our pension plan. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via email at cameron.eby@icloud.com. Thank you for your consideration!

Anne-Marie Byers

Submitted October 18, 2025

Convention Committee has been a perfect fit for me. I’ve held numerous positions within the Union portfolios. Shop Steward, Public Education Director and Regional VP 2E. I’ve loved them all for different reasons, but at this point in my life and career CC fits. I love the months of  planning and coordinating with the hotel and office, but mostly i’m in my element when my feet hit the floor two days before convention. When you see all the moving parts come together. Please vote for me again i’d love another two years.

Tamara Brooke Krasuin

Submitted October 2, 2025

Hello! I am grateful for the opportunity to be nominated for convention committee. I\'ve served several conventions as a delegate to region 3 and have always had a keen interest in learning more and doing more. In my personal life I\'m a mom to three, and as they spread their wings of independence I\'m hopeful to take on more. This position speaks to me for several reasons, I love organizing chaos, getting to collaborate with a group and working toward a common goal. In my work life I'm a Ft PCP and SS at station 307, having spent the last 10 years working around the region. If we haven't met yet feel free to introduce yourself I'm happy to answer any questions you might have. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sasha Beer

Submitted September 30, 2025

Hey Everyone, I'm Sasha, I work at 684 in Prince Rupert. I've been with the service now for almost 18 years. I started coming to convention about 14 years ago as a delegate and fell in love with the process and the ability to have a say in how our union shaped itself and the path it would take for the year ahead. It's also an amazing opportunity to meet people you would otherwise never get a chance to. About 6 years ago, I had the chance to help out the convention committee when they were short handed, and loved being part of that team. I was elected to my first term on the committee properly shortly there after. Over the years we have worked to streamline our processes and make it easier to bring our delegates and guests a smooth and enjoyable experience every year. It has been an absolute pleasure the last couple of years to work closely with Anne-Marie and Sat at the Office and  Keith and Lorraine and Sherry putting all the pieces together to make a memorable convention. It's not a glamourous job, but I absolutely love doing it and I hope that you will give me the chance to continue doing this work into the future by electing me again to the convention committee this year. Thank you! Sasha Beer

Kyrykas Pitaoulis

Submitted October 20, 2025

What do I know about APBC Bargaining? Well I know that when I started this job we had no pager pay, no real prospects of getting a fulltime job within the first decade of work and then even if you did get one it was in Vancouver.  I know that in 2004 many of us were told to just take the deal because the Olympics were coming in 2010 and we would get a great deal before then.  Turns out that the great deal they offered us in 2008 was not so great so we went on strike and ended up being legislated back to work with an offer that was worse than the original.  I also know that in the last 2 collective agreements we have seen vast improvements both if fulltime jobs and in wages. I mention these things because I have seen all the ends of the spectrum in my time with the ambulance service. I am privileged to have had been able to work with local government and the union to see my community of Revelstoke transformed from an on call model to a fulltime model.   We were originally slated to be a SOC station which I had great concern over.  I was able to pour over the call times show management how the model would not work for our community.  They were appeasing and gave me my 15 minutes but in the end they were unwilling to revisit the model.  It was not until I was able to bring in the Union and our local government that things changed.  Adrian Dix the then health minister, specifically mentioned Revelstoke as a community that had concerns. I have been on the bi-Law committee for about 4 years, although not the most exciting committee I have been committed to learning from Aggie and brook in this role and believe it only helps with preparing me to be on the bargaining committee. I have a basic understanding of how bargaining works from dividing up a pool of money and allocating it where it meets the most needs to working within the government structure of pay raise percentages and how to find creative ways around those percentages. I have made it a priority to have a good relationship with the union and with management.  It is essential as a UC who basically speaks for the employer while also representing the union, this is a skill that I believe would serve our Bargaining committee well in Negotiations and many of our current bargaining committee are already UC’s. In Bargaining you need all types of people, in me you will get someone who is highly competitive, likable, good communicator and someone who can read the room. Lastly, I would like to share why I want to be on the bargaining committee. When I started working for BCAS it was not a great profession, it was meaningful work but not a great profession.  In the last number of years, I have seen it become a good job and I want nothing more than the chance to continue advancing this profession for all of our current and future members

Jacob Alan Berthelot

Submitted October 20, 2025

My name is Jacob Berthelot, and I’m proud to currently serve as the Regional Vice President for Region 3. I have been in the service for almost 7 years in Kamloops Dispatch centre. I  am asking for your support on my nominated for a position on the APBC Bargaining Committee because I believe in strong, informed, and member-focused representation at the table.   In my daily work as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher and Acting Charge out of Kamloops Dispatch and an RVP, I bring a unique perspective that blends operational experience with frontline insight. The majority of my time in the role of an RVP is spent supporting our members on car, I’ve developed a solid and practical understanding of our collective agreement, allowing me to effectively advocate for our membership as a whole.   In my role as RVP, I’ve proven that I may not always have the answer immediately, but I know how to find it. Through strong relationships built across all levels of our union, I’ve been able to connect with experienced leaders, access critical information, and deliver real solutions back to the members I serve. I bring that same tenacity, collaboration, and commitment to results to the bargaining table.   With your support, I will work hard to ensure your voice is heard, your interests are protected, and that our next agreement reflects the real needs of our members.   I respectfully ask for your vote for a position on the Bargaining Committee.   Jake Berthelot 778-694-9241 Jacob.berthelot@apbc.ca

Kelly Diana Budway

Submitted October 19, 2025

My name is Kelly Budway, and I’m running for re-election to the Negotiations Committee for the Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers Bargaining Association (APADBA).

Since joining BCEHS in 2007, I’ve dedicated myself to APBC, serving our membership and advocating for our rights at the table. I’ve spent over 10 years as a Regional Vice President with APBC, and have proudly contributed to several committees during that time. Before joining APBC, I represented members and bargained contracts for nearly 15 years as part of CUPE Local 4055—experience that continues to serve me well in my current role.

I’ve had the privilege of representing you at the bargaining table during the last two rounds of collective bargaining, and currently serve as Chair of the APDBA Negotiations Committee—both in this round and in 2022. Over the years, I’ve built strong and respectful working relationships with the PEC, PEB, and Employer representatives, and I will continue to strengthen those relationships to ensure we’re well-positioned to advocate for meaningful improvements.

Bargaining is complex and demanding work. It takes preparation, patience, knowledge of labour law and contract language, and a deep understanding of the issues we face on the ground. I remain committed and focused on achieving results that reflect the vital work we do every day.

We’ve made important progress in recent rounds, but we’re not done yet. I’m ready to continue leading this work and representing you at the table with integrity, experience, and purpose.

Thank you for your continued support.

Camille Amber McCluskey

Submitted October 17, 2025

Camille McCluskey Off-Car Unit Chief, Kelowna | 13 Years of Service

I’m running for the Negotiations Committee because I believe in advocating for our members with equal parts passion and practicality. Over the past 13 years, I’ve seen our service from nearly every angle, starting as a casual paramedic working across rural BC, moving into full-time positions in urban and metro areas, then stepping into leadership as a Unit Chief in Nakusp, and now serving as an off-car Unit Chief in Kelowna. That range of experience from small rural postings to large metro operations has given me a well-rounded understanding of our service and the challenges faced across classifications.

In my current role as Women’s Advocacy Director, I’ve developed a deep understanding of our union’s needs and the issues our members face day to day. Through that work, I’ve had countless conversations with members, collaborated with leaders, and taken numerous CUPE education courses focused on leadership, conflict resolution, and member advocacy. I also plan to continue my education in bargaining and negotiation, ensuring I can bring both experience and evolving skill to the table.

What I bring to negotiations is not just advocacy, but balance, strategy, and composure under pressure. I’m someone who listens first, communicates clearly, and builds trust. I understand that strong outcomes come from thoughtful preparation, collaboration, and standing firm when it matters most.

While my portfolio focuses on women’s advocacy, my commitment is to represent and advocate for everyone. Frontline, supervisory, dispatch, and support roles alike. I’m invested in making our workplaces better, safer, and more sustainable for all of us.

I look forward to continuing to learn from our leadership and membership, contributing a grounded, member-focused voice to the team, and ensuring we approach negotiations with both strength and understanding.

— Camille McCluskey

Chris McWilliam

Submitted September 29, 2025

My name is Chris McWilliam, and I am seeking your support as a candidate for the Negotiating Committee.

I’ve had the privilege of serving on the committee for the past eight months, having been selected to complete the remainder of the previous term. I’m currently working in this role—and as I write this, we are actively at the bargaining table with the employer, advocating for improvements to our Collective Agreement and working conditions for all Paramedics across the province.

Continuity on this committee is crucial. Maintaining momentum in our negotiations allows us to build on our progress and push for meaningful change. I’m asking for your support so I can continue this important work for the full four-year term.

At Station 684, I also serve as Shop Steward, and I bring to the table extensive experience in union environments, particularly at the federal level. I firmly believe in the power of a strong, member-focused union and the need for well-structured, carefully negotiated Collective Agreements. Serving on this committee gives me the opportunity to make real, tangible contributions that directly benefit our members.

I am committed to strengthening our Union and advancing the rights and conditions of all Paramedics. I hope I can count on your support in the upcoming election.