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Board of Directors
The Canadian Safe Boating Council is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors committed to advancing boating safety across Canada. Our leadership team brings together diverse expertise to drive education, advocacy, and collaboration, ensuring safer experiences on the water for all.
// Board Of Directors
CSBC Executive Committee
Peter Heard
CHAIR
Peter Heard
Peter is a retired member of the York Regional Police Marine Unit. As the officer in charge, the team placed an emphasis on interacting with the boating community, local youth and new Canadians in order to promote the CSBC key safety messages.
Peter lives with his wife north of Toronto where he has volunteered for the past twenty-five years with the Newmarket Power and Sail Squadron. He has served in a number of capacities including Executive Officer, Public Relations Officer, and Squadron Commander. He has taught a number of power squadron courses over the years and is currently one of Newmarket’s radio instructor/examiners.
Peter is also a recreational boater. He enjoys power, sail and paddle sports and has owned several different type pleasure craft over the years.
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Brenda Reeve
VICE CHAIR
Brenda Reeve
Brenda Reeve is a dedicated advocate for boating safety and education, with extensive experience supporting initiatives that promote safer recreational boating across Canada. As Chair of Education Programs for the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC), she plays a key leadership role in developing and delivering educational resources, awareness campaigns and community-based safety programs. Brenda works collaboratively with government agencies, industry stakeholders and community organizations to advance boating safety education, encourage responsible boating practices and help reduce boating-related incidents and fatalities.
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Mike Dean
PAST CHAIR
Mike Dean
Mike Dean is a dedicated advocate for recreational boating safety and education, having served as Chair of the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC). Through his leadership and ongoing involvement with the organization, Mike has supported initiatives aimed at increasing boating safety awareness, promoting responsible boating practices and reducing boating-related incidents across Canada. His commitment to collaboration, education and public safety has contributed to the CSBC’s mission of making Canadian waterways safer for everyone
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Ron Kroeker
SECRETARY
Ron Kroeker
Ron Kroeker serves as Secretary of the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC), supporting the organization’s governance, administration and ongoing commitment to recreational boating safety. In his role, Ron helps facilitate effective communication, coordination and collaboration among board members and stakeholders. His involvement with the CSBC reflects a commitment to advancing boating safety education, promoting responsible boating practices and supporting initiatives that help make Canadian waterways safer for everyone.
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Joe Gatfield
TREASURER
Joe Gatfield
Joe is the Treasurer of the Canadian Safe Boating Council. Joe has been a member of CSBC since 2016 and on the Executive Committee since joining the Board. Joe served as Chair from 2019 to 2022. Joe’s home organization is Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and has served in many capacities including Chief Commander 2013-2015. Joe has been active with many boating related organizations over his volunteer career including the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) the United States Power Squadrons and the Windsor Yacht Club. Joe still serves his home area of Windsor as the Educational Officer both at the local and District level. Joe enjoys time at the family cottage in Rondeau Park, boating in the Great Lakes region, walking and biking.
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Jean Murray
MEMBER
Jean Murray
Jean Murray is a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC), bringing valuable experience in public safety and government service to the organization. Having previously worked in the public safety sector within government, Jean offers insight into safety awareness, education and injury prevention initiatives. Her experience and commitment to public safety support the CSBC’s mission of promoting responsible boating practices, advancing boating safety education and helping reduce boating-related incidents across Canada.
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Mal Blann
MEMBER
Mal Blann
Mal Blann is a member of the Executive Committee of the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and an active member of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP). With a strong commitment to recreational boating safety and education, Mal brings valuable experience and leadership to initiatives that promote safe and responsible boating practices. Through his involvement with both organizations, he supports boating safety awareness, education and collaboration to help make Canadian waterways safer for everyone.
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John Gullick
MEMBER
John Gullick
John Gullick is a past Chair of the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and a dedicated advocate for recreational boating safety and education. Through his involvement with both the CSBC and Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP), John has contributed to initiatives that promote safe and responsible boating practices across Canada. His extensive experience in boating education, organizational leadership and community engagement continues to support efforts to improve boating safety awareness and reduce boating-related incidents on Canadian waterways.
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CSBC Directors
| Director | Dave Charbonneau | RCMP |
| Director | Lili Colby | Mustang Survival Corp. |
| Director | Chris Elliott | |
| Director | Ian Gilson | |
| Director | Lisa Hanson Ouellette | Lifesaving Society - Ontario |
| Director | Lauren McFarlane | Salus |
| Director | John McMullen | |
| Director | Michelle McShane | Paddle Canada |
| Director | Dave Moffatt | |
| Director | Steve Wagner | Salus Marine Wear |