2026 WCTA AGM Director Candidate Slate

Directorship is a very important role, open to any WCTA member in good standing, and takes some volunteer time and effort in giving back to the association and our industry. Directors, elected at the Annual General Meeting by WCTA members present, 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)

President - Nathan Wade, District of Sechelt
Vice President - Gary Bartley, UBC Athletics
Past President - Stu Carmichael, City of Courtenay

Two Directors with one year remaining:
Davin Marr, Hillview Golf Course
John Perry, Poppy Estates Golf Course

One of the Directors-at-large is appointed by the Board as Finance Director and becomes part of the Executive team. The 2026/2027 Candidate Slate is as follows:
•  2 Year Director – Andre Dionne – City of Richmond (current Director)
•  2 Year Director – Nik Wall – Premier Pacific Seeds (current Director)
•  2 Year Director – Nick Barbour – District of North Vancouver (current Director)
•  2 Year Director – Nathan Hagel – Kamloops Golf & Country Club (current Director)

With the nomination deadline of January 5th, 2026 passed and an equal number of candidates and open positions, the 2026/2027 WCTA Board of Directors will be elected by acclamation via motion/seconder/vote of members-in-good standing in attendance at the Annual General Meeting.
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