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Introducing Our New
NGCOA Canada
Board of Directors!
On November 21, 2024, during its Annual
General Meeting in Calgary, AB; the
membership of the NGCOA Canada voted in its
new Board of Directors, with Richard Edmonds,
Owner of Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club
(ON), as the new President. With a long-
standing commitment to the industry, Richard
brings visionary leadership that is expected to
further build on the successes of his
predecessors and strengthen NGCOA Canada’s
impact over the next two years.
Richard is joined on the executive by:
• Vice-President | Slade King, Play Golf Calgary, AB
• Secretary Treasurer | Doug Breen, GolfNorth Properties, ON
• Past President | Daniel Pilon, Club de Golf St-Zotique, QC
The above executive and the following 11 directors make up
the NGCOA Canada Board for the next two years:
• Bryan Ewart (Osoyoos Golf Club, BC)
• Brian Schaal (Copper Point Golf Club, BC)
• Chris McNicol (Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club, AB)
• Rick Kindrachuk (Wakaw Lake Regional Park Golf Course, SK)
• Gail Burrows (Sequin Valley Golf Club, ON)
• Rob Howell (Metcalfe Golf Club, ON)
“I am honoured to take on the role of President for
NGCOA Canada and to work alongside such an
exceptional team of industry leaders,” said Richard
Edmonds, President of NGCOA Canada. “As we look to
the future, I am excited about building on the strong
foundation laid by Daniel Pilon and previous boards.
Together, we will continue to support and advocate for
golf course owners and operators across Canada,
driving growth, innovation, and sustainability in our
industry. I look forward to the journey ahead.”
• Brent Miller (ClubLink Corporation, ON)
• Doug Quick (Kingsville Golf & Country Club, ON)
• Carole Bergeron (Club de Golf La Tempête, QC)
• Nadia Di Menna (Centre de Golf le Versant, QC)
• Ryan Garrett, (PEI’s Finest Golf)
• Jeff Calderwood, CEO (non-voting)
“We are delighted to welcome our 2024-2026
Board of Directors and extend our heartfelt thanks
to Daniel Pilon for his outstanding service to
NGCOA Canada and the broader golf community,
these past two years,” said Jeff Calderwood, CEO
of NGCOA Canada. “We look forward to the next
two years working with Richard and the newly
elected board as they continue to drive new
initiatives that support our members and elevate
the Canadian golf industry.”
With the NGCOA Canada’s Integrated System (one
organization with integrated chapters), Chapter
Advisory Boards have been formed to help
support regional programs and initiatives. The
President of each Chapter Advisory Board, sits on
the NGCOA Canada Board ensuring continuity
from coast to coast to coast. Visit www.ngcoa.ca
to see your Chapter Advisory Board Members
across the country!
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