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Beryl Braun

Position: finance & human resources manager
Categories: Administration

Education

Business Administration, Medicine Hat College – with Honours

Employment Summary

1999 – Present, Station One Architects

Beryl is intrigued with people and loves to support Station One’s talent in achieving their full potential and thriving in their role. With long-standing experience at Station One, she combines this with leading the administrative team and processes, while providing a clear financial picture to meet Station One’s responsive and progressive strategies. Beryl loves to learn and can often be found volunteering in the community or exploring the great outdoors.

Beryl Braun

finance & human resources manager

Education Business Administration, Medicine Hat College – with Honours Employment...

Rona Siple

Position: accountant
Categories: Administration

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Phillipines
Bookkeeping for Small Business Certificate, University of the Fraser Valley

Employment Summary

2023 – Present, Station One Architects
2021 – 2023, Bookkeeper, Chilliwack

Inspired by her sister, an accounting graduate, Rona began her journey toward a career in accounting in the Philippines, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in finance and management accounting. After moving to Canada, Rona continued to develop her financial skills by obtaining a certificate in Bookkeeping from the University of the Fraser Valley, which led to roles in office administration and bookkeeping.

Outside of work, Rona loves watching movies with her husband and also enjoys karaoke and dancing. Her favourite sport is volleyball.

Rona Siple

accountant

Education Bachelor of Business Administration, Phillipines Bookkeeping for Small Business...

Tracey Drummond

Position: culture & hospitality coordinator
Categories: Administration, Culture & Hospitality

Employment Summary

Bachelor of Arts, Health and Physical Education, Brock University
Events and Convention Program, Thompson Rivers University

Tracey has more than 20 years’ experience in event and conference management. She helped facilitate numerous large-scale events, meetings and conferences for a diverse range of clients, and now brings her expertise in leadership, collaboration, organization, relationship building and communications to her Culture role at SOA. She is detail-oriented and able to coordinate competing priorities and multiple deadlines with grace and diplomacy.

Outside of work, Tracey loves jogging with friends, trying a new recipe, and spending time with her kids and cats! A favourite place to visit is her family cottage in Ontario.

Tracey Drummond

culture & hospitality coordinator

Employment Summary Bachelor of Arts, Health and Physical Education, Brock...

Claire Banman

Position: executive assistant
Categories: Administration

Employment Summary

2010/19 – Present, Owner & Travel Professional, South East Travel, Chilliwack
2020 – 2025, Director of Operations and Business Development, Kearns & Company Law Group, Langley

Claire Banman is the Executive Assistant to the Principal & CEO, Justin Dyck, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to her role. With over 15 years in the travel industry—as an Owner, Travel Consultant, and COO—Claire has developed exceptional skills in client service, operations, and team leadership.

She also brings 5 years of experience in real estate law, having worked closely with lawyers, legal assistants, and a team of administrative professionals. Her strong organizational abilities and attention to detail have made her an integral part of every team she’s been part of.

Claire is passionate about supporting those around her and building strong, lasting relationships with clients and colleagues alike. Having traveled extensively all over the world, Claire loves discovering new cultures, history, and the beauty of natural landscapes. When she’s not at work, she enjoys gardening and blending her love of nature creatively through the design of her home.

Claire Banman

executive assistant

Employment Summary 2010/19 – Present, Owner & Travel Professional, South...

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