Brent Desrocher
About Brent Desrocher
Brent Desrocher serves as the Operations Superintendent at Domtar in Kamloops, BC, Canada, a position he has held since 2019. With extensive experience in the pulp and paper industry, he has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including Canfor and Western Forest Products.
Work at Domtar
Brent Desrocher has served as Operations Superintendent at Domtar since 2019. In this role, he oversees operations in Kamloops, BC, Canada. His responsibilities include managing production processes and ensuring operational efficiency within the facility. His tenure at Domtar has lasted for five years, contributing to the company's operational goals.
Previous Employment History
Brent Desrocher has extensive experience in the forestry and pulp industry. He began his career at Western Forest Products, where he held various positions including Process Technician, Shift Superintendent, and Assistant Pulpmill Superintendent from 1990 to 2002. He also worked at Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership as Fiberline Shift Supervisor, KREW Area Team Leader, and Senior Process Technologist between 2002 and 2014. His role at Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Corporation as Kraft Technical, Environmental and MBOS Manager lasted from 2014 to 2016. He transitioned to a Customer Service Manager role at Canfor before joining Domtar.
Education and Expertise
Brent Desrocher studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), where he specialized in Pulp and Paper and obtained a diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology from 1988 to 1990. He also attended Norkam. His educational background supports his extensive knowledge and expertise in the pulp and paper industry, contributing to his roles in operations and management.
Career Timeline
Brent Desrocher's career spans several decades in the pulp and paper industry. He started as a Process Technician at Western Forest Products in 1990 and progressed through various roles, including Shift Superintendent and Assistant Pulpmill Superintendent. His experience at Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership included positions as Fiberline Shift Supervisor and Senior Process Technologist. He also served as Kraft Technical, Environmental and MBOS Manager at Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Corporation before taking on the Customer Service Manager role at Canfor, culminating in his current position at Domtar.