2025 Conference Committee elects new Commercial Representative

BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is pleased to announce Mark Dame, National Business Development Healthcare Manager, Gordon Food Service, as the Commercial Representative for the 2025 Conference Committee. Voted on by exhibitors from the 2024 Annual Conference, Dame will represent their voice as the Conference Committee, a subcommittee of the Events and Recognition Committee, plans for the 2025 Annual Conference.

Mark Dame (second to left) pictured with his Gordon Food Service colleagues.

This year, Mark celebrates ten years with Gordon Food Service, having worked in various leadership roles throughout the years. A member of the leadership team for Healthcare and Senior Living, Mark dedicates his focus to supporting customers and residents in their care.

Prior to joining Gordon Food Service, Mark came from operations in senior living and his culinary background in hotels. His last 19 years in the food service industry have given him the experience to see Healthcare & Senior living operations from various angles of perspective.

Mark has a heart for serving seniors along with a passion to support customers with the tools, education, and resources available that he can share on behalf of Gordon Food Service.

“We look forward to working with Mark and the expertise and enthusiasm he brings.” says Cathy Szmaus, VP of Operations and Corporate Partnerships. “Mark attends conferences with Gordon Food Service across North America and will bring fresh ideas to the committee to make the 2025 Annual Conference the best one yet.”