BCBA Board of Directors
Bob Allen
ABC Internet
Dave Bradich
President, Ispeed Communications Inc.
Bob Calbick
Director, Minto Communications Society. `
Daniel Mundall
Director, Lyttonnet
Mike Dahlstedt
VP, Cipher TV
President
Bob Allen is the President of ABC Internet and the current President of the BC Broadband Association. Bob began his career in the telecom industry with the opening of the office telecom equipment monopoly in 1986. In 1989 he founded ABC Communications which grew to be one of the largest providers of rural broadband service in British Columbia.
His new corporate venture, ABC Internet, operates as a rural wireless Internet provider as well as providing LTE Packet Core Services and related design and consulting for regional ISPs.
Treasurer
Dave Bradich is a veteran entrepreneur and connectivity advocate with over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. As the founder and President of ispeed Communications, based in Kelowna, British Columbia, he has dedicated his career to bridging the digital divide for rural and underserved communities across the BC Interior.
Under Dave’s leadership, ispeed has evolved from a local startup into a key regional player, providing high-speed wireless internet and VoIP services to areas often overlooked by larger national providers. He is widely recognized for his "community-first" business model, which prioritizes unlimited data and local technical support over corporate data caps.
A long-time resident of Kelowna, Dave is an active member of the local Chamber of Commerce and is known for his hands-on approach to business, often engaging directly with clients to ensure their connectivity needs are met.
Robert (Bob) Calbick, is a Commerce graduate of the University of British Columbia and a CPA, CA, with over 30 years financial management experience in the telecom industry. He is currently a Director of Minto Communications Society, a small non-profit ISP serving the Upper Bridge River valley of British Columbia and has recently guided Minto through an extensive modernization and upgrade of it fixed wireless network.
As a Director of the sole terrestrial broadband provider servicing the Upper Bridge River valley, Bob, along with the other Minto Communications Society Directors, is actively engaged in ensuring Minto’s ongoing sustainability in continuing to provide broadband services to the community in the future. He is actively involved in setting the society’s future technology direction and investments, and managing the issues of transitioning through current business, regulatory, and funding issues arising from the regulatory radio spectrum environment.
Daniel Mundall is a Professional Engineer and rural connectivity advocate serving as the Executive Director of Lyttonnet, a non-profit community internet service provider based in Lytton, British Columbia.He is best known for his leadership in maintaining and rebuilding critical telecommunications infrastructure in the Fraser Canyon. Following the catastrophic 2021 Lytton wildfire, Mundall spearheaded the recovery of Lyttonnet’s fibre-optic network, working to ensure the community remained connected during its most difficult period and positioning the village for a future as a "smart" rural hub.
Secretary
Mike Dahlstedt is a VP at CipherKey / CipherTV and a board member of the Vancouver Internet Exchange. His day-to-day job is, as a wholesaler, to represent over 50 ISP's across Canada on negotiating and accessing sustainable tariff-based internet access and licensed TV services from incumbent telcos, municipal fiber networks and the CRTC. Mike has a B.Tech in Technology Management from BCIT and has founded or co-founded several technology ventures over his 20 year career as a technology-based marketing professional.
Darren Chu
Manager, Program Development, UTLITYnet
Darren Chu is a dynamic executive and community leader who serves as the Managing Director at UTILITYnet, a prominent independent energy and internet retailer in Alberta. With a career defined by a commitment to consumer advocacy and community empowerment, Darren oversees the strategic direction and daily operations of a network comprising over 40 Community Energy Marketers.
His leadership is characterized by a "people-first" philosophy, which he developed during a decade-long tenure in education. Before entering the energy sector, Darren worked as a specialized educator for students with learning disabilities, a role that honed his skills in mentorship, complex problem-solving, and clear communication—traits he now applies to demystifying the Alberta utility market for everyday consumers.
At UTILITYnet, Darren is a vocal proponent of renewable energy initiatives. He has been instrumental in the growth of the Solar Club loyalty program, which helps micro-generators maximize their investment in green energy. His expertise is frequently sought after for workshops and industry panels regarding energy affordability and the benefits of a competitive electricity market.