Ken Kalesnikoff - President and CEO of Kalesnikoff Celebrating 85 yrs in the wood industry, Ken represents the 3rd generation leading the Kalesnikoff group of companies . Ken has spent his entire career at Kalesnikoff. Starting on the clean up crew, then working his way through production, sales and senior management. Ken has always believed in the importance of adding value and is a strong vocal advocate for the forest industry. Ken has a special place in his heart for the smaller independent value added specialty manufacturing companies. Ken works tirelessly promoting B.C. forestry industry - especially hi lighting the Value Added Speciality sector. Ken has a strong belief in always working collaboratively with all stakeholders in the forest industry, First Nations and political groups making sure that smaller companies are heard and get representation. Ken is the Chair of the ILMA, sits on the B.C. Wood Specialities Board, is on the steering committee of the B.C. Value Added Wood Coalition and Forestry Works for B.C. campaign.