ABB Canada Implements Western Canada Organizational Changes

January 16, 2017

John Sencich, Lead Division Manager and Executive Vice President, Electrification Products – ABB Canada, has announced the following organizational changes in Thomas & Betts Canada’s Western sales region.

Len Skoreyko, Regional Manager for Alberta (left in photo), will retire on February 28 after 40 years of service to Thomas & Betts/ABB. Len has led the Alberta team for many years and has been instrumental in the success of this key region in Canada. He is a well-known figure in the Alberta electrical industry, dedicated to his customers, channel partners and employees.

Rob Ruys (right) has assumed the role of Regional Manager for the Western region effective January 1. Rob joined Thomas & Betts in 1988 and has occupied roles of increasing responsibility throughout his tenure, most recently as Regional Manager for British Columbia and the Mid-West (Manitoba and Saskatchewan). Rob has had experience throughout Western Canada having been based in Saskatoon, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Vancouver.

Moving forward, the Western sales region will be restructured to combine the BC/Mid-West and Alberta regions. As part of the restructuring of Western Canada as one region with reporting districts, Jonathan Clarke has been appointed District Manager, Alberta, and Ron Brako, District Manager. Both will report to Rob Ruys.

Changing Scene

Solar Power Proponents Push SaskPower to Embrace Solar Potential

Solar producers say the future is bright in the land of living skies, if only Saskatchewan’s government-owned electrical utility would take greater advantage of the opportunity.

Changing Scene

Province Provides Funding for Low-Carbon Innovation in B.C. Buildings

B.C.’s building-sector businesses can tap into an additional $8 million for projects to accelerate the availability and affordability of low-carbon building solutions.

Changing Scene

Applications Open to Join ECABC’s Board of Directors

February 8, 2024 Applications are now open to join ECABC’s Board of Directors for 2024-25. Candidates must be a representative of a contractor member of the Association and able to make a multi-year commitment. ECABC’s Directors provide strategic guidance and corporate oversight, and are expected to regularly attend ECABC events. You can download the application…

Changing Scene

Regulatory Amendments Pave Way to Greater Housing Density With Accessory Dwelling Units

Recent amendments to the Subdivision and Development Regulations of the Planning Act will allow for increased housing density across the province. The changes define a new classification of housing unit known as an “accessory dwelling unit” – an independent dwelling unit located on the same lot or parcel of land as an existing single-family dwelling. The regulations define three types of accessory dwelling units: Garden Suite, Secondary Suite and Supportive Suite. Accessory dwelling units could be completely separate from the primary dwelling, attached to or within an existing accessory building (such as an existing detached garage), or a secondary/in-law suite contained within an existing dwelling.

Changing Scene

EIko Global’s Owen Vandevelde named to DesignLights Consortium Advisory Committee

EiKO Global, LLC, has announce that Owen VandeVelde, LED Product Manager, has been elected as a member of the DesignLights Consortium Industry Advisory Committee. Candidates were elected to the committee by industry peers.

Changing Scene

Vaughan Becomes Canada’s First Smart Gigabit Community

Vaughan, Ontario is joining the Smart Gigabit Community Club. Vaughan is just north of Toronto and is Canada’s 17th largest city by population; it was Canada’s fastest growing between 1996 and 2006.

Changing Scene

Solar Power Proponents Push SaskPower to Embrace Solar Potential

Solar producers say the future is bright in the land of living skies, if only Saskatchewan’s government-owned electrical utility would take greater advantage of the opportunity.

Changing Scene

Province Provides Funding for Low-Carbon Innovation in B.C. Buildings

B.C.’s building-sector businesses can tap into an additional $8 million for projects to accelerate the availability and affordability of low-carbon building solutions.

Changing Scene

Applications Open to Join ECABC’s Board of Directors

Changing Scene

Regulatory Amendments Pave Way to Greater Housing Density With Accessory Dwelling Units

Changing Scene

EIko Global’s Owen Vandevelde named to DesignLights Consortium Advisory Committee

Changing Scene

Vaughan Becomes Canada’s First Smart Gigabit Community

Changing Scene

Solar Power Proponents Push SaskPower to Embrace Solar Potential

Solar producers say the future is bright in the land of living skies, if only Saskatchewan’s government-owned electrical utility would take greater advantage of the opportunity.

Changing Scene

Province Provides Funding for Low-Carbon Innovation in B.C. Buildings

B.C.’s building-sector businesses can tap into an additional $8 million for projects to accelerate the availability and affordability of low-carbon building solutions.

Changing Scene

Applications Open to Join ECABC’s Board of Directors

Changing Scene

Regulatory Amendments Pave Way to Greater Housing Density With Accessory Dwelling Units

Changing Scene

EIko Global’s Owen Vandevelde named to DesignLights Consortium Advisory Committee

Changing Scene

Vaughan Becomes Canada’s First Smart Gigabit Community

Latest Articles

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition– A Road Map: Section 34

Rule 34-000 Scope, this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps, high-voltage luminous discharge (cold-cathode or neon) tubes, high-intensity discharge lamps and other light-emitting sources such as LEDs. Read More…
Hazardous Environment vs. Intrinsically Safe Sensors: Understanding the Differences

May 5, 2025 Sensors designed for industrial applications often face harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, high humidity, exposure to chemicals, and the presence of combustible gases or dust. Two common classifications for sensors used in such environments are hazardous environment sensors and intrinsically safe sensors. While they share some overlap, they serve different purposes and… Read More…
The Wild and Wonderful of Thermal by FLIR – How Thermal Imaging is Augmenting More Than Just Cameras

May 5, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Teledyne FLIR OEM launched their Thermal by FLIR about six years ago, to expand support for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who integrate FLIR thermal camera technology into their products. Since then, these collaborations have taken thermal into completely new spaces. Mike Walters, Vice President of Emerging Product Management at FLIR… Read More…
Ontario Leads Residential Sector Increase in February Construction Investment

May 5, 2025 Overall, investment in building construction rose 1.5% (+$331.7 million) to $22.4 billion in February, with gains being recorded across all components. The residential sector increased 1.8% to $15.7 billion, while the non-residential sector was up 0.8% to $6.8 billion. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 8.9% in February. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction… Read More…

The Wild and Wonderful of Thermal by FLIR – How Thermal Imaging is Augmenting More Than Just Cameras

May 5, 2025
Ontario Leads Residential Sector Increase in February Construction Investment

May 5, 2025
MCEE 2025 Marks Big Return to the Palais des congrès

May 4, 2025
2024 IDEAL Electrician National Championship Broadcast

May 4, 2025
ABB Wins New Product Award at MCEE Show

April 28, 2025
Weidmuller Celebrating a Legacy: 175 Years Globally, 50 Years in Canada

April 28, 2025

Changing Scene

Hammond Power Solutions Appoints Linda Nadeau Sanford as Western Regional Sales Manager

May 12, 2025 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), a leader in dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Nadeau Sanford as the new Western Regional Sales Manager. Linda will play a key part in driving sales and revenue across the Western Canada region. She will oversee territory management, advance… Read More…
Susanna Zagar, Ontario Energy Board CEO, Named EHRC’s 2025 Agent of Change

May 12, 2025 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is proud to announce Susanna Zagar (she/her), Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), as the recipient of the 2025 Agent of Change Award. This recognition celebrates Ms. Zagar’s remarkable leadership and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the electricity sector. Since stepping… Read More…
AD Reports Huge Jump in Member Sales Through Three Months of 2025

May 12, 2025 AD reports that member sales in the first three months of 2025 increased 23% to a record $24 billion across the group’s 14 divisions and three countries. AD welcomed over 550 new members in the first quarter through both organic growth and the IMARK Electrical merger. AD members also acquired another 10… Read More…
Legrand Introduces Wattstopper i3 Building Management Platform

May 12, 2025 Legrand® has announced the launch of the Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution powered by KODE Labs, a global leader of advanced smart building technology. The partnership positions Legrand to lead the lighting controls industry into a new era of unified experiences, seamless integrations, and data-driven control, making it easier… Read More…

Related Articles

Our Company

Customer Service

Subscribe to Our Brands…

Visit our Brand Sites…

Subscribe to our Free Weekly Digest