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Zone 1 – Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador
Janice Kivimaki – Acclaimed
Zone 2 – New Brunswick and PEI
Paul Oslach
A CKC member for 46 years, Paul has bred and exhibited Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and served eight years on the CKC Board. He is a licensed Obedience and Rally judge and says he would focus on member engagement, judges’ education and support for Junior Handlers. Read full bio
Tina Sandford
Tina brings more than 34 years of experience as a breeder and exhibitor, along with a background in human resources and finance. She has chaired CKC councils and committees and says accessible, timely communication with Zone 2 members is a priority. Read full bio
Zone 3 – Quebec
Nancy Ménard-Cheng
A lawyer, grievance arbitrator and labour relations mediator, Nancy has more than 20 years of experience in governance and decision-making. She breeds French Bulldogs and says she wants to strengthen representation for Quebec members and francophones. Read full bio
Louise “Glenda” Newton
A CKC Life Member, Glenda has more than 40 years of experience as a breeder, owner, exhibitor and volunteer. She also brings senior leadership experience in international organizations, including the United Nations, and currently serves on the CKC Breeder Relations Committee. Read full bio
Zone 4 – Ontario North
Kerry Bauer
Kerry has bred and exhibited Whippets for more than 20 years and recently began judging conformation. Her experience also includes 26 years in the federal public service and leadership roles in her union. Read full bio
Elizabeth Numbers
Elizabeth has been a CKC member since 2004 and has served nine years on the Conformation Council. She has held leadership roles with several clubs and helped organize shows, health clinics and training activities. Read full bio
Stephan Olschewski
Stephan has more than 25 years of experience in dog sports and has bred Dobermans with his wife, producing more than 170 titled dogs. A retired Ontario public service leader, he says his priorities include member education, accountability and support for clubs and exhibitors. Read full bio
Glen Stark
A CKC member for more than 40 years, Glen is a breeder, exhibitor and all-breed conformation judge. He has held leadership roles with breed clubs and currently serves as President and Show Chairman of the Kawartha Kennel Club. Read full bio
Zone 5 – Ontario East
William Alexander
William’s career in purebred dogs has included professional handling, breeding and judging, with experience ranging from Canadian show rings to Best in Show at Westminster. As an educator and mentor, he says the CKC’s future will require new ideas and approaches. Read full bio
Robert (Bob) Whitney
Bob has served as a Zone 5 Director and Chair of the Board, and previously spent nine years on the CKC Board. A CKC member for 55 years, he is an all-breed conformation judge and has experience in accounting and professional handling. Read full bio
Zone 6 – Ontario West
Michael Gelinas
Michael has been a CKC member for 51 years and has experience as a breeder, exhibitor, club executive, show organizer and all-breed judge. He says the CKC should strengthen member engagement, support clubs and raise the profile of purebred dogs. Read full bio
Peter Scott
Peter spent nearly 40 years as an all-breed professional handler and is now a CKC-licensed judge for four groups. He is a CKC Life Member, has bred several breeds and currently serves as the Zone 6 Director. Read full bio
Zone 7 – Ontario Central
Bill Ashburn
Bill has bred and shown Wire Fox Terriers since the mid-1980s and has held leadership roles with several kennel and breed clubs. His professional background includes 45 years in the beverage industry, including 25 years as Vice President and Master Blender at Forty Creek Distillery and 10 years as a corporate director. Read full bio
Gordon Hayburn
Gordon brings executive experience in governance, compliance, strategic planning and team leadership, alongside involvement in breed clubs and the CKC since 2014. He emphasizes supporting clubs, strengthening member engagement and helping sustain events. Read full bio
Zone 8 – Manitoba
Thomas Alexander – Acclaimed
Zone 9 – Saskatchewan
Valerie Bandas
Valerie has served as the Zone 9 Director for the past three years and participates in a range of CKC events. Her 35-year career at SaskPower included procurement, budgeting, customer service and government relations. Read full bio
Rachel Brower
Rachel participates in several CKC sports with her Doberman and volunteers with the Hub City Kennel and Obedience Club. She says she would bring a fresh perspective, member engagement and an approachable voice to the Zone 9 Director role. Read full bio
Zone 10 – Alberta, NWT and Nunavut
Tina Gaudet – Acclaimed
Zone 11 – BC Southwest
Tempest Deptuch
Tempest has served on the CKC Board for six years and currently serves as Vice-Chair. A breeder, exhibitor and licensed all-breed judge, she has also participated in a wide range of performance events and club activities. Read full bio
Shawn Nichols
Shawn has 44 years of experience as a breeder, professional handler, club executive, publisher and international all-breed judge. He says the CKC should work toward sustainable clubs and events, stronger member engagement and new revenue opportunities. Read full bio
Zone 12 – BC Interior and Yukon
Delvina Beaulac
Delvina has more than 30 years of experience with the CKC as a breeder, competitor and judge. She says she would focus on supporting preservation breeders, growing dog sports and strengthening communication across the Zone. Read full bio
Wayne J. Davidson
A CKC member since 1974, Wayne has served in breed and all-breed clubs and has taught handling classes since 1990. Since joining the Board in 2024, he says he has attended events throughout the Zone and worked to support clubs, members and dogs. Read full bio
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