CPABC Distinguished Service Award for Service to the Profession
Derek Johnson , CPA , CMA Derek is a senior strategy manager with TELUS Communications and a dedicated contributor to the CPA profession . A natural leader and team player , he is always willing to share his time and experience to help the CPA community evolve and grow . From 2011 to 2014 , Derek made a number of important contributions to his legacy CMABC chapter , including establishing the chapter ’ s online presence , arranging sponsorships , and increasing attendance at events . He went on to become the first chair of CPABC ’ s Vancouver Chapter . He played a key role in uniting three legacy
Photo by Kent Kallberg Studios chapters and helped establish a new chapter format and mandate . In 2015 , Derek also established his chapter ’ s Community Outreach Committee , which connects CPA members with other local not-for-profit organizations . Derek plays a leadership role in planning chapter events . During the chapter ’ s first 18 months of operation , it hosted a total of 37 professional development and social / community outreach events , for which over 3,000 members registered . Currently , Derek is a director of his chapter ’ s social networking initiatives , and also serves on CPABC ’ s Membership Committee . In addition to his service to the profession , he has volunteered as a facilitator with JA British Columbia , a not-for-profit organization that educates young people about business , and is treasurer of his strata council .
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