BOARD
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.