Peter Cook is an experienced financial services executive and professional economist whose career spans close to 40 years in business and government. For the last decade, he has managed both a management consulting firm and a company that specializes in treasury services for financial institutions. Prior to that he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Trust Company and Chief Financial Officer of VanCity Savings Credit Union.

In addition to serving as a Director of the BC Safety Authority, he has also served as Director of various companies, community associations, foundations and professional organizations.

Peter is a graduate of the University of Victoria and the University of Western Ontario and completed the Stanford University Graduate School of Business executive program.

He is currently the Chair of the Board.

Catherine is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the BC Safety Authority. She has been with the Safety Authority since 2005, first as Vice President of Engineering, and then Chief Operating Officer. A professional engineer, Catherine received her Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Victoria. She is the recipient of several business and leadership awards. She is proud to lead an organization of 300 employees who live and serve in communities across BC, and are dedicated to public safety.

Shelley joined the BC Safety Authority in 2004 as Corporate Secretary and General Counsel. Prior to this position, she worked for many years at ICBC in several positions, most recently as Vice President, Corporate Law and Corporate Secretary. Shelley also worked in Hong Kong as a lawyer for three years with both Jardine Matheson Limited and American Express. She graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Arts and LLB, and was called to the BC bar in 1980.

Phil Gothe joined the BC Safety Authority as Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement in January 2009 and was appointed to Vice President, Technical Programs in July 2011. Specializing in Business and Organizational Development, he has led development and execution of business strategy in forest products, helicopter and heavy equipment industries. Phil began his career in naval operations with the Department of National Defense. He graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada, has an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario, and obtained a Chartered Director designation from The Directors College.