Past Presidents CouncilOur Proud History |
The Past Presidents Council (PPC) is composed of the last seven active immediate past presidents, who provide the CanSPEP Board of Directors with historical context, organizational knowledge, and strategic guidance to support the ongoing growth and governance of the Association. As stewards of CanSPEP’s legacy, PPC members share insights based on their leadership experience and contribute thoughtful input on key association initiatives. The PPC acts in an advisory capacity to the Board, offering mentorship, strategic foresight, institutional memory and assists with special projects as assigned by the Board. Council members are expected to remain actively engaged with the Association and support its mission, while maintaining the integrity and continuity of its leadership evolution. |
CanSPEP Past Presidents Council 2025 |
Shaina Scrimgeour(2023-2024) During my term, my vision evolved as did I. Stepping into leadership with a fresh lens shaped ... |
Nichol Turner(2022-2023) During my term as President of CanSPEP, I found my leadership shaped by momentum, intention ... |
Kate Kelly(2020-2021) COVID-19 presented significant challenges during my tenure as president. Despite the difficulties ... |
Joe Orecchio(2019-2020) My time as President was rather eventful. I was brought in as the first President-Elect ... |
Patricia Pearson(2017-2018) During my tenure as President, I had the privilege of working alongside an incredible ... |
Bettyanne Sherrer(2015-2016) During my tenure as President, I was extremely fortunate in the exemplary Board Members ... |
Caroline Aston(2014-2015) I deeply valued my time on the CanSPEP Board Executive. It was a pleasure to support ... |
Honouring Our Past PresidentsWe gratefully acknowledge the leadership, dedication, and vision of our Past Presidents. Each of these individuals has played a vital role in shaping the direction of our association and strengthening our community. We thank them for their service and lasting contributions. |
Joy E. Fox(Founder 1996-1997) In the early 90’s I was an Independent meeting planner and ... | Vicki-Nash Moore(Founding Member 1997-1998) | Ingrid Norrish(Founding Member 1998-1999) My goal as President was to always be working collaboratively ... | Ellen Maracle-Benton(Founding Member 1999-2000 / 2000-2001) |
Connie TinneyConnie Tinney (2001-2002) | Sandy Biback(Founding Member 2002-2003) My goal as President was to always be working collaboratively ... | Karen Eluck(2004-2005 / 2005-2006) Karen Eluck has been President of her own company, KEP ... |
Heidi Wilker(2006-2007 / 2007-2008) Most proud of the rebranding of the association from ... | Gary Johnson(2008-2009) | Rose Timmerman-Gitzi(2009-2010 / 2010-2011) | Rita Plaskett(2011-2012) |
Debbie Arato(2012-2013) | Catherine Paull(2013-2014) | Caroline Aston(2014-2015) | Bettyanne Sherrer(2015-2016) During my tenure as President, I was extremely fortunate ... |
Tuesday Johnson-MacDonald(2016-2017) | Patricia Pearson(2017-2018) During my tenure as President, I had the privilege of working ... | Natalie Lowe(2018-2019) | Joe Orecchio(2019-2020) My time as President was rather eventful. I was brought in as the ... |
Meagan Rockett(2021-2022) | Nichol Turner(2022-2023) During my term as President of CanSPEP, I found my leadership ... | Shaina Scrimgeour(2023-2024) During my term, my vision evolved as did I. Stepping into leadership ... |
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