EQUIP 2026

In August 2018, Shawn took on the position of Executive Director of the Federation of Independent School Associations in BC, which presently represents over 310 FISA-member independent schools to the government and other provincial stakeholders. Shawn’s primary role and passion is to advocate for choice, fair and equitable funding and recognition for the integral role independent schools play in the BC education system – while safeguarding the independence of schools within government regulations.

Karsten Fast founded Fastrek with a passion to drive results and help clients reach their building goals. Immersed in a family of building professionals,  Karsten has a deep awareness of the requirements for industry success.

Karsten launched Fastrek after 10+ years of formative experience at established firms in General Contracting and Owners Project Management. As a trusted advisor to clients needs and aspirations, Fastrek prides itself on being attentive, driven, and reliable. 

Architect AIBC, AAA, MRAIC, RHFAC Professional

Asher is an Architect, builder and innovator with over 18 years of experience throughout BC and beyond, working on educational buildings, industrial spaces, restaurants, multi-residential buildings, churches and farms.

Notable education projects in his portfolio include the Langley Christian School Elementary campus expansion (2023), The King’s University Centre Academic Enrichment Centre, the TRIUMF Centre for outreach on UBC’s campus, and Oregon State University College of Forestry. He has also worked closely as a designer at all stages of design and construction with faith-based groups, from the mixed-use Vancouver First Church of the Nazarene to the modest renovation of Trinity Grace United church and the beautifully simple Meristem Chapel at A Rocha in Surrey.

Asher advocates for highly collaborative design process on all his projects, knowing from experience how critical meaningful input and feedback are to creating successful and beautiful projects.

As the son of two longtime educators in the SCSBC – Asher understands the independent Christian school system, its curriculum, culture and the pressures and constraints faced by independent schools -particularly in the development of capital projects – in a way that few architects do. He brings this unique perspective to his school design work, valuing the many perspectives around the table, including students, teachers, boards, and the communities that financially support these schools.

It also gives him inspiration for how faith and learning can combine to foster a rich and welcoming community.

Ken has been a practicing lawyer in British Columbia for over 35 years. He specializes in the area of charity law serving and assisting charities, foundations and non-profit organizations with governance matters, restructuring, mergers, amalgamations, cooperative ventures, and property development, financing and commercial transactions. Ken also advises charities regarding legal risk management, asset protection, planned giving and fundraising programs.

Ken is a frequent presenter on topics related to charities and also enjoys serving on boards and advisory committees of charitable organizations.  Ken resides in Surrey British Columbia with his wife Sandee. Together they enjoy travel, golfing, and spending time with their children and grandchildren.

Dave passionately believes that Christian education is as relevant and necessary today as ever. It brings him great joy to serve in an organization that seeks to help Christian schools flourish.

Dave has spent his entire career in SCSBC member schools, working in various roles as a teacher, vice principal, principal and superintendent. He has embraced opportunities to participate in school inspection and policy development work for the BC Ministry of Education in BC and internationally. Dave is an adjunct Trinity Western University faculty member in the Masters of Arts in Leadership program. He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Theory and Leadership Studies and is currently studying Theology at Regent College.

Dave is married with three children, one grandchild, two dogs, and three chickens, and finds time in the outdoors lifegiving, especially when it’s with any or all of his family.