Jeannie Lo (President), Brian Horan (Director, Chair, Safe Sport Committee, Finance Committee), Sheila Nelson (Director, Chair, Finance Committee), Kristi McIntosh (Director, Chair, Nominations Committee), Barb Ferreira ( Director, Chair, Human Resources Committee, Policy & Governance Committee), John Lawrence ( Secretary, Chair, Policy & Governance Committee, Human Resources Committee), Gareth Saunders ( Director)
The Board of Directors is a group that works together to guide Swim BC toward the goal of growing and improving the sport of swimming in British Columbia. Each of the seven directors is elected to a three-year term at the Swim BC Annual General Meeting. The President is elected by the Board for up to two terms, or six years total.
Board Responsibilities
- To uphold Swim BC’s constitution, bylaws, policies, and values
- To provide the leadership and direction to implement, monitor, review, and update the Swim BC Strategic Plan
- To review and recommend changes to the policies and guidelines of Swim BC
- To respond to the directives of Swim BC
- To receive and approve the operating budget
- To promote the profile of Swim BC to the community
- To evaluate the progress toward the achievement of the mission statement
President’s Responsibilities
- To guide and oversee the business and financial affairs of Swim BC
- To be aware of all business and financial decisions of Swim BC
- To ensure the Board of Directors are kept informed of all critical matters pertaining to Swim BC
- To ensure Swim BC is represented on all matters dealing with government agencies
- To serve as the Swimming Canada (SNC) Voting Delegate, or appoint an alternative
Board of Directors
| Name | Position | Bio |
|---|---|---|
| Jeannie Lo | President Finance Committee, Nominations Committee |
Level IV Official | CDSC President | Client Account Director at Ethixbase360 |
| Sheila Nelson | Director Chair, Finance Committee |
Chartered Professional Accountant | Experience with various non-profits including the CPABC | Level V Certified Official | Nominated to the UANA |
| Brian Horan | Chair, Safe Sport Committee, Finance Committee | Vice President of Strategic Planning for Ricoh USA. Level III Official |
| Barb Ferreira | Director Chair, Human Resources Committee |
RN at VCH & FH for 35 years, currently the Director of Surgery and Cardiac Strategy at FH. Swim BC Board of Directors since 2022. Canadian National Swim Team Member for 6 years. |
| John Lawrence | Secretary Chair, Policy & Governance Committee, Human Resources Committee |
Retired from role as Part Owner, Director and Chief Operating Officer of Brinkman Group of Companies | Board member & Treasurer for PSW in the early 2000’s | Former president of Western Forestry Contractors Association |
| Kristi McIntosh | Director Chair, Nominations Committee |
Program Head in Electroneurophysiology at BCIT and an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC | Level II Official & Clerk of Course | 11 Years experience in the Swimming Community |
| Gareth Saunders | Director | Associate Director, Athletics and Recreation at the University of British Columbia | Former UBC Thunderbird swimmer | Over 12 years of experience in the Swimming Community |
Past Board of Directors
2023-2024
Jeannie Lo (President), Michael Hoche (Treasurer, Chair of Finance), Shiela Nelson, John Lawrence (Secretary, Human Resource Chair), Barb Ferreira (Policy and Governance Chair), Kristi McIntosh (Director at Large), Brian Horan (Safe Sport and Nominations Chair)
2022-2023
Jeannie Lo (President), Michael Hoche (Treasurer, Chair of Finance), Shiela Nelson, John Lawrence (Secretary, Human Resource Chair), Barb Ferreira (Policy and Governance Chair), Kristi McIntosh (Director at Large), Brian Horan (Safe Sport and Nominations Chair)
2021-2022
Jeannie Lo (President), Mark Versfeld (Secretary), Michael Hoche (Treasurer), Shiela Nelson, John Lawrence, Barb Ferreira, Kristi McIntosh
2020-2021
Linda Metcalfe (President), Liz Collin (Secretary), Michael Hoche (Treasurer), Mike Ball, Eric Gottardi, Shelia Nelson, Mark Versfeld
2018-2019
Linda Metcalfe (President), Liz Collins (Secretary), Michael Hoche (Treasurer), Mike Ball, Kacey Dalzell, Eric Gottardi, Mark Versfeld
Past Presidents
2018-2021: Linda Metcalfe
2014-2017: Jerome Beauchamp
2008-2013: Dean Crawford
2004-2007: Dorothy Miller
2000-2003: Susan Bauhart
1996-1999: Fran Heagy
1994-1995: Ellen Lloyd
1990-1993: Les Price
1987-1989: Flip Filipelli
The Swim BC office is located on the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən speaking people known today as the Songhees, the SXIMELEL (Esquimalt) and the WSÁNEĆ First Nations.
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