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
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 Board of Directors