2025/2026 Director Candidate Slate

Directorship is open to any WCTA member in good standing and takes some volunteer time and effort in giving back to the association, without which, our organization simply wouldn't function.

Elected at the Annual General Meeting by WCTA members present, Directors impact the future direction of our industry and while doing so, learn a lot that assists in their own professional development.

The Board is made-up of 9 individuals, composition of which includes:
- President (2 year term elected in odd years)
- Vice President (2 year term elected in odd years)
- Past President (non-elected position)
- 2 year Directors-at-large X 6 (4 elected in even years, 2 elected in odd years)

One of the Directors-at-large is appointed by the Board as Finance Director and becomes part of the Executive team.

Nominations are now closed for 2025/2026. The candidate slate is as follows:

President - Nathan Wade, Sunshine Coast Regional District (current VP)
Vice President - Gary Bartley, UBC Athletics (current Past President)
Past President - Stu Carmichael, City of Courtenay (current President)
2 year Director - Davin Marr, Hillview Golf Course (current Finance Director)
2 year Director - John Perry, Poppy Estates Golf Course (current Director)

Four Directors with one year remaining:
Andre Dionne, City of Richmond
Nik Wall, Premier Pacific Seeds
Nick Barbour, District of North Vancouver
Nathan Hagel, Kamloops Golf & Country Club

With an equal number of candidates and open positions, the Board will be formed be accalmation at the year's AGM. On behalf of all WCTA members, thank-you in advance for your service!
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