Mary Van Buren announces CCA departure
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is on the lookout for a new president after Mary Van Buren announced recently that she will leave her post in the spring.
Van Buren, who served in the leadership role for six years, was the first female president of the national association. Under her direction, the association took on a more digital-focused approach to its activities. This was particularly the case during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the CCA acted as a strong advocate for its members.
CCA is currently piloting a digital contract service for launch in early 2024.
Van Buren also led a deep review of CCA’s governance model, and a restructuring that allowed the association to be more nimble in addressing member issues. For its work, CCA was named among the winners of the 2022 Excellence in Governance Awards from the Governance Professionals of Canada.
Last week was also the largest Hill Day the industry has ever held, with over 100 members participating in meetings with Parliamentarians and staffers from all parties.
“The construction industry is essential to Canada’s economic success and quality of life, yet it doesn’t always get the credit it deserves. I am so proud to have brought more attention to an industry that has such a profound impact on our country and affects positive change in our communities every day,” said Van Buren. “To see the growth in member engagement in advocacy and the resulting effects that a strong, unified voice for the industry has, is especially rewarding. I am so fortunate to have an excellent team who are committed to advancing the industry’s interests across the services we provide.”
“The Board of Directors sincerely thanks Mary for her stewardship of the association over the last few years,” said CCA Chair Brendan Nobes. “Through her commitment to advancing member issues, she has raised the industry’s profile, and her legacy of leadership will be long lasting. While we are sad to see her move on, we understand she is interested in taking on new challenges and wish her all the best in this next stage of her career.”
A search for Van Buren’s successor is underway.