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Association Leadership
The Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association is managed and led by a volunteer Executive Committee, volunteer Regional Team Leaders and a member-voted volunteer Board of Directors. Association business, accounting and administration is handled by hired Operations Manager Gerald Hood.
The Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association Board of Directors is comprised of individuals that have been voted in by the membership of the CPDJA or, in the case of unexpected vacancies, temporarily appointed by the Board. The Board of Directors are responsible for the legal status and governance of the organization, as it applies to acts that govern the operation of not-for-profit corporations in Canada. The Board of Directors are responsible for appointing the Executive Committee and hiring staff and independent contractors. The Board of Directors oversee all aspects of the association and volunteer their time in this position.
2024 Board of Directors
- Derek Schwartzentruber (London, Ontario) - (3 Year Term Ending Mar 2026)
- Stefan Jez (Dorval, Quebec) - (3 Year Term Ending Mar 2026)
- Rod McMahon (Calgary Alberta) - (3 Year Term Ending Mar 2027)
- Michael Roberts (Barrie, Ontario) - (3 Year Term Ending Mar 2027)
- Mackenzie Chornawka (Brandon, Manitoba) - (3 Year Term Ending Mar 2027)
- Kent Gudmundson (West Pine Ridge, Manitoba) - (3 Year Term Ending Mar 2025)
- Stephan Gonthier (Orleans, Ontario) - (3 Year Term Ending Mar 2025)
The Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association Executive Committee is the Board of Director appointed management team that manages and leads the day-to-day operations of the association. They are responsible for the implementation of new ideas and projects as well as maintenance of in-place programming. Each Executive Committee member is appointed for a 1-year term (and can be renewed for a maximum of 5 terms) and volunteers their time for this role.
2024 Executive Committee
- Pascal Lévesque - National President (Québec) - (Term Jun 3, 2021 to Mar 31, 2026)
- Dennis Allan (Alberta) - (Term Apr 1, 2021 to Mar 31, 2026)
- Amanda Oling (Alberta) - (Term Apr 1, 2022 to Mar 31, 2027)
- Michael Roberts (Barrie, Ontario) - (Term Apr 1, 2022 to Mar 31, 2027)
- Steve Bourguignon (Ottawa, Ontario) - (Term Apr 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2029)
The Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association Regional Team Leaders (RTLs) are Executive Committee appointed individuals tasked to organize Networking Nights and other special events, locally in regions across Canada. RTLs are also a local point of contact for members and non-members that have questions about the association and its programming, such as insurance and membership types.
Many RTLs also participate in various committees in order to help the Executive Committee and Board of Directors with their work. The role of a Regional Team Leader is a voluntary, unpaid position.