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Crew
Over a dozen members make up the crew positions which include Coxswain, Helm, Navigator, Radio and Deckhand roles. (We would like to thank our invisible heroes, Angela and the two Tim's who work behind the scenes to keep the operation humming.)
Board of Directors
Chair - HCol Patrick S. Curtis (Ret'd) BA, CIM, FCSI
In
2012, Patrick founded Toronto Search and Rescue - Marine (T-SAR). He is
a Senior Wealth Manager and Portfolio Manager at a major Canadian bank. He is
a past Honorary Colonel of RCAF 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, a
past Director and Vice-President of the NATO Association of Canada and a
member of the Royal Canadian Military Institute. He is also a member of
the Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada.
- Vice Chair, Operations & Media/PR - Colleen McCourt
Colleen
is a highly-respected and tenured PR
professional who has worked in media, marketing and communications for
over 25 years, including the Canadian International Air Show. She
specializes in Media Relations and Government/Public Affairs with a
diverse background in the private and public sectors. She is the lead
communications strategist at Front Door PR and is the founder of
Strategy Plus Communications. She currently sits on the Board of
Governors with the Air Cadet League of Canada, Ontario Provincial
Committee. She has had the pleasure of working with numerous charities,
the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Fire Department, and Toronto Board of
Health.
- Vice-Chair, Philanthropy - Kathryn E Langley Hope RN BScN CLT MA(cand)
Kathryn
is president of K E Hope Consultants for 30+ years, focusing
on both practice and patient care management, ergonomics, education and
research, in the allopathic and complementary health fields, privately,
institutionally and in the community and of LaserHopeAssociates,
'specializing in proven innovative technologies',
now utilizing Low Intensity Laser Therapy.
Educated at The Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing, Toronto,
then U of T, graduating from U of Windsor, led her to the start of a challenging,
very diverse, exceptional career in Canada and the US.
Kathryn
brings a breadth of volunteer service, including being
a Member of the ROM's Currelly Society and RPC, the Bata Shoe Museum
Collector's Circle, Canada Company, the RCMI: Member and Benefactor, the
NATO Ass'n of Canada: Chair and benefactor, Brushamania: Board Member
and supporter, along with involvement in multiple
Regiments/Organizations supporting the families and members of our
Canadian Forces and the NTCC Annual 'Kettle' Campaign as a Leader for
15+ years. As a Rotary Paul Harris 4 Sapphire Fellow, a Nightingale
Honour Roll Nominee, Dame of The Order of St George and The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient,
these indicate, some of that depth which she brings to our board.
- Becky Coles - Director, Social Media
- Gil Darnley CPA, CMA, PMP, BA
- Director, Training and Development
- Dr. Paul Nash Ph.D. - Director of Community Outreach
& Corporate Secretary
Dr. Paul Nash is a professional writer and editor. He is
Toronto-based Correspondent for Diplomatic Courier magazine and a
frequent China commentator. He is a member of the National Press Club of
Washington, D.C., serving on the Newsmakers Committee. He obtained his
B.A. and M.A. from the University of Toronto and his Ph.D. from the
University of Edinburgh. He is a Senior Investment Writer/ Manager
Investment Communications for a large global investment firm, He also
teaches international relations for a U.K university.
- George Theodosiou - Director of Fundraising and Special Events
George has worked for the provincial government for 20 years, starting with the Ontario Provincial Police and ending his provincial career with Emergency Management Ontario. George has a philanthropic side-he donates to the food banks and shelters around the GTA. George is currently starting a new role with Canadian Red Cross in their Emergency Management department as a Deputy Manager of Operations. He also volunteers with Global Medic Canada on their Drone operations team.
- Treasurer - We are currently looking for a new treasurer! Click HERE for more information.
Please click here to read more about our honourary and past directors.