BOARD
2023/2024 Board of Directors – Call for Applications
The Board of Directors of the Sponsorship Marketing Council Canada invites applications for three (3) Director at Large positions, one (1) Director, Vancouver Market, one (1) Director, Montreal on the Board of Directors for a term of up to three (3) years beginning in November 2023.
A brief description of the role, as well as the skills required to fulfill this position are included below.
Responsibilities of Board of Directors
The Board of Directors are elected representatives that oversee and direct the activities of SMCC. The Board of Directors are responsible for managing the affairs, activities and property of SMCC and have the authority and responsibility for establishing the overall direction and general operating policies of SMCC with respect to matters of general interest to all members. The Board is expected to represent the best interests of the members and the organization.
Additional Responsibilities of the Director, Vancouver Market and Director, Montreal Market
There is a Regional Advisory Board representing each of SMCC’s regional markets, including Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. The Regional Market Directors ensure that each market conducts an adequate number of professional development and networking opportunities. One individual from each Regional Advisory Board sits on the National Board of Directors and serves as a board liaison. The Regional Advisory Board is comprised of additional volunteers, however, the Director, Vancouver Market and Director, Montreal Market are responsible for leading the committee in executing regional activities.
Board of Directors Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an active member of SMCC;
- Must have several years of industry experience;
- Must have an established network in the industry;
- Must hold a senior leadership position in the industry; and
- Experience on an SMCC committee is preferred.
- Must be primarily located in Vancouver and Montreal (only a requirement for the Director, Vancouver Market position and Director, Montreal Market Position)
Application Process
Members may apply for a position in advance of the Annual General Meeting by completing the online application form and sending their resume to the SMCC Office by Thursday, August 31st, 2023. Click here to submit your application.
Election Process
Elections will take place by electronic vote on the SMCC website in September/October. The Nominations & Elections Committee will tabulate the results of the election and present them to the board. The board will appoint duties to the elected officers as determined by the election results and will put forward a motion for the Slate of Directors, which will be ratified at the Annual General Meeting in November.
If you have any questions about the SMCC Board of Directors application and election processes, please contact the SMCC Office.
2022/2023 SMCC Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Corporation are elected representatives that oversee and direct the activities of SMCC. The Board of Directors are responsible for managing the affairs, activities and property of SMCC and have the authority and responsibility for establishing the overall direction and general operating policies of SMCC with respect to matters of general interest to all members. The Board is expected to represent the best interests of the members and the organization.
Anthony Attard, Director at Large
Chair, SMCC Nominations and Elections Committee
Title: Vice President, Sports & NHL Sales
Organization: Sportsnet
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Property
Heather Cameron, Director at Large
Special Projects
Title: Director, Brand & Creative
Organization: DoorDash
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Brand
Bill Cooper, Director at Large
Special Projects
Title: Chief Commercial Officer
Organization: Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Property
Neal Covant, Director at Large
Chairperson of the Board
Title: Chief Revenue Officer
Organization: SponsorPulse
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Agency
George Dudas, Director at Large
Chair, SMCC Business Development Committee
Title: Senior Director, Business Development - Global Partnerships
Organization: NHL Enterprises
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Property
Francis Dumais, Director – Montreal Market
Chair, SMCC Activate! Mentorship Program
Title: Managing Partner, Co-Founder
Organization: Elevent
Sponsorship Marketing Segment: Agency
Lisa Ferkul, Director at Large
Vice-Chairperson of the Board
Title: Chief Marketing Officer
Organization: Golf Canada
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Property
Julian Franklin, Director at Large
Chair, SMCC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Title: Vice President, Partnership Development & Strategy
Organization: MLSE
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Property
Sion Ishmael, Director at Large
Chair, SMCC Education Committee
Title: Senior Manager, Brand
Organization: Deloitte
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Brand
James Kawalecki, Director at Large
Special Projects
Title: Vice President, Marketing
Organization: Boston Pizza
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Brand
Marsha-Gaye Knight, Director at Large
Chair, Marketing Committee
Title: Manager, Partnership Marketing, CBC Sports & Olympics
Organization: CBC
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Brand
Leah MacNab, Director at Large
Special Projects
Title: Managing Director
Organization: National Basketball Association
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Property
Eric Nachman, Director at Large
Treasurer
Title: Director, Marketing
Organization: Tangerine Bank
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Brand
Mark Palmer, Director at Large
Board Liaison, CMA Partnership
Title: Director, Corporate Partnerships
Organization: Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Property
Jim Perry, Director - Calgary Market
Title: Owner
Organization: j.m Perry Sponsorship
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Agency
Tristian Reid, Director at Large
Special Projects
Title: Account Director
Organization: LiveGauge
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Agency
Tania Richards, Director – Vancouver Market
Title: Head of Marketing Communications
Organization: Rugby Canada
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Property
Alanna Rubino, Director at Large
Special Projects
Title: Head of Partnership Marketing
Organization: SkipTheDishes
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Brand
Arthur Sylvestre, Director at Large
Special Projects
Title: Marketing Director - Sponsorships, Partnerships, Media & Digital
Organization: Danone Canada
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Brand
Jared Wall, Director at Large
Special Projects
Title: Senior Director, Sponsorship Consulting
Organization: Momentum Worldwide
Sponsorship Marketing Sector: Agency
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Corporation are elected representatives that oversee and direct the activities of SMCC. The Board of Directors are responsible for managing the affairs, activities and property of SMCC and have the authority and responsibility for establishing the overall direction and general operating policies of SMCC with respect to matters of general interest to all members. The Board is expected to represent the best interests of the members and the organization.
Board of Directors Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an active member of SMCC;
- Must have several years of industry experience;
- Must have an established network in the industry;
- Must hold a senior leadership position in the industry;
- Experience on an SMCC committee is preferred; and
- Director positions for the Vancouver market, Calgary market and Montreal market must be primarily located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Calgary, Alberta and Montreal, Quebec; Director at Large positions can be located anywhere in Canada.