2024-25 BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
President Steven trained as a chemical engineer and works in the biotechnology sector. His prior volunteer board experience includes serving as President of the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra and Treasurer for the Calgary Civic Symphony. An active member of the Civic’s horn section, Steven values the balance music brings to his professional life. |  Caroline Becq Vice President/Director Caroline is a professional and passionate Arts administrator in the Calgary Area. She is also the chair of our Nominating Committee. |
Steven Woodside Manon Mitchell Past President Manon is a retired IT professional whose passion for music has led her to be an active supporter of the Civic - both as musician, board member and behind-the-scenes planner. Her IT career was mainly in the Oil and Gas industry and now that she is retired, she spends most of her time as a Rotarian volunteering in Calgary, as well as overseeing global projects in Cambodia and the Dominican Republic. Today, Manon performs in the Civic violin section but is also an entertainer in Palladio Music, a violin duet cover band. |  Graham Drake Director Graham is a recently-retired executive who now finds himself with more time to support the community organizations with which he shares a passion. For a lifelong music lover for whom piano-playing is a daily source of stress relief, the Civic Symphony is a perfect fit. Graham brings a wealth of community service and governance knowledge to the board and is excited to use his business acumen to help the Civic Symphony achieve its goals. |  Dr. Richard Ingram Treasurer Bio Coming Soon! |  Sarah Patrick Secretary Sarah specializes in family law and criminal law. She obtained her BA from the University of Saskatchewan and her JD from the University of Calgary Faculty of Law. Sarah completed her articles with a boutique Calgary law firm practicing exclusively family law. She has represented clients in Provincial Court, the Court of Queen’s Bench and the Court of Appeal. She has extensive experience litigating high-conflict family matters at all stages of the litigation process, through negotiations to trial to appeal. She has successfully represented clients in matters concerning all aspects of family law, from divorce and property division to child apprehension and domestic abuse. Sarah is also a violinist in the Civic Symphony and is looking to share her professional skills as a board member. |
 Martin Kraemer Director Bio Coming Soon! |  Dr. Kim McBride Director Bio Coming Soon! |  José C. Herrero Director P.Eng with registrations in Alberta (APEGA) and Spain (Mining and Energy Engineering). Retired from Fluor Corporation in 2017 after 36 years, retiring in 2017 as VP Project Director and Functional Leader of Project Management for Fluor. He was a member of the Alberta Ballet Board of Directors (2004-2010) and jointed the CCS Board of Directors on 2017. |  Matthew Perera Director Matthew Perera is a cellist with the Civic Symphony and Chair of the Fundraising and Development Committee. His professional experience comprises technology commercialization, management consulting and strategic planning. Matthew currently works for The City of Calgary in Corporate Planning and Performance. |
 Michael Gray Director Bio Coming Soon! |  Deanna Manson Director Bio Coming Soon! |  Brian Sinclair Director Brian retired from the RCMP in 1989. Since then he has operated a successful small business in Calgary and served on a number of governing boards. He was a founding board member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada (Amcham Canada West). He co-chaired a charity golf tournament for 5 years, focusing on organization and fund raising. He currently serves on his condo board and has been a member of the Calgary Stampede Parade Committee for over 30 years. He feels it is an honour and privilege to be associated with the Civic. |  Bruce Nysetvold Director Bio Coming Soon! |