BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KCA Board (2025 - 2026)
The KCA board is made up of your neighbors, volunteering to enhance and enrich our community. While each board position has defined responsibilities, members are encouraged to wear many hats and contribute wherever they are needed throughout the year.
Dicky Sum
President
Leads the board, chairs meetings, and represents the community. Oversees operations and ensures goals and bylaws are met.
Vlad Rudko
Secretary
Keeps meeting minutes and official records. Handles correspondence and ensures effective communication.
Zach Kennedy
Director at Large
Supports board activities and community initiatives. Takes on special projects as assigned.
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Director at Volunteers
Supports community events and board initiatives by managing, communicating and recruiting volunteers. Responsibility includes assigning tasks and scheduling volunteers' shifts, providing resources, and event orientation to support our volunteers.
Kris McPherson
First Vice-President & Symons Valley Park President
Assists the President and assumes their duties when needed. Supports board projects and helps coordinate committees. Kris also holds the president role at Symons Valley Park (www.symonsvalleypark.ca).
Wes Hall
Treasurer
Manages finances, budgets, and financial reports. Responsibility includes overseeing payments, following up on invoices, recording financial transactions, and, most importantly, ensuring the board follows proper financial procedures and that we are financially responsible and transparent with our members.
Charles Zhang
Director of Outdoor Rink
Leads the setup and maintenance of the community’s outdoor rink through the City’s Adopt-a-Rink program. Coordinates volunteers to ensure safe and enjoyable winter skating.
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Director at Large
Supports community events and board initiatives as needed. May assist in various activities, including volunteer coordination, event organization, and photography or videography, and etc. If you are undecided on how you can make an impact on our community, this could be a position for you!
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Second Vice-President
Provides additional leadership support. Oversees assigned programs and helps manage events and volunteers.
Thouseef Usman
Director of Communications
Manages community communications and publicity. Oversees newsletters, social media, and public updates.
Sydney Kennedy
Director of Membership
Manages memberships and outreach. Promotes engagement and maintains member records.
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Director of Events
The Director of Events manages and oversees the operations of our community events, providing planning and logistics support to ensure they run smoothly. This is similar to a project manager, who does not necessarily have to be the one who executes the events.