Calvin Dang

Zheng Dang has lived in Canada for 25 years and is a graduate of the University of Manitoba. He is the father of a middle school student and understands the hopes, concerns and priorities of families in our community. Since 2014, Zheng has owned and operated a seafood and meat business in Richmond, gaining extensive experience in leadership, management and working with people from diverse backgrounds. As Executive Director of the Asian Canadian Basketball Association and Chair of the Youth Sports & Health Committee, he has dedicated himself to youth sports, healthy living and community participation. Zheng believes a school trustee’s first responsibility is to listen—to students, families, educators, school staff and the community. If elected, he will focus on student achievement and well-being, meaningful communication with families and educators, and responsible, transparent and accountable leadership. Richmond’s diversity is our strength.

Graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2005

Zheng Dang has lived in Canada for 25 years and is a graduate of the University of Manitoba. He is the father of a middle school student and understands the hopes, concerns and priorities of families in our community. Since 2014, Zheng has owned and operated a seafood and meat business in Richmond, gaining extensive experience in leadership, management and working with people from diverse backgrounds. As Executive Director of the Asian Canadian Basketball Association and Chair of the Youth Sports & Health Committee, he has dedicated himself to youth sports, healthy living and community participation. Zheng believes a school trustee’s first responsibility is to listen—to students, families, educators, school staff and the community. If elected, he will focus on student achievement and well-being, meaningful communication with families and educators, and responsible, transparent and accountable leadership. Richmond’s diversity is our strength.

Calvin Dang is a long-time Richmond business owner, entrepreneur, community leader, and youth sports advocate. Since 2014, he has operated federally registered food-processing businesses specializing in fresh seafood and meat. Through his business career, Calvin has built long-standing relationships with restaurants, supermarkets, food-service businesses, families, consumers, commercial fishers, fishing communities, and Indigenous communities. His experience managing operations, employees, suppliers, customers, and logistics has given him practical knowledge of small business, local industry, and the food and seafood sectors.