
Swim BC Board of Directors
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 two year term at the Swim BC Annual General Meeting, while the President is elected by the Board for up to two terms, or four 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
Current Swim BC Board of Directors
Name | Position | Bio |
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Jeannie Lo | President Finance & Nominations Committees |
Client Success Director at Blue Umbrella | President of CDSC since 2017 | Level III Official |
Michael Hoche | Director Chair, Finance Committee |
Chartered Accountant (retired), corporate experience in public companies, crown corporations and not-for-profits | Canadian National Team Swim Team member 1978-79 | NCAA - Texas A & M |
Brian Horan | Director Chair, Safe Sport & Nominations Committee |
Director of Corporate Planning and Strategy for Ricoh USA | 10 years Professional Australian Rules Umpire, facilitating both adult and youth football | Level II Official |
Sheila Nelson | Director Policy Committee |
Chartered Professional Accountant | Experience with various non-profits including the CPABC | Level V Certified Official | Nominated to the UANA |
Barb Ferreira | Director Human Resources Committee & Chair, Policy Committee |
RN for VCH for 30 years, currently a project manager for the VCH Regional Surgery Exec Council | 15 years of coach and volunteer experience in Baseball | Canadian National Swim Team Member |
John Lawrence | Director Chair, 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 Asscoation |
Kristi McIntosh | Director | 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 |
Past Board of Directors
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
2019-2020
Linda Metcalfe (President), Liz Collins (Secretary), Michael Hoche (Treasurer), Mike Ball, Kacey Dalzell, Eric Gottardi, Mark Versfeld
2018-2019
Linda Metcalfe (President), Liz Collins (Secretary), Michael Hoche (Treasurer), Mike Ball, Kacey Dalzell, Eric Gottardi, Mark Versfeld
2017-2018
Linda Metcalfe (President), Liz Collins (Secretary), Pilar Catella (Treasurer), Mike Ball, Larry Chrobot, Eric Gottardi
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

Swim BC gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Address
305-4420 Chatterton Way
Victoria, BC V8X 5J2
Contact
778-430-9100
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