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Board of Directors

Meet the Board

Board of Directors

Meet the Board

Board of Directors’ Statement of Purpose

To lead a progressive performing arts centre that is a gathering place, offering a balance of community and professional programming guided by artistic vision and excellence.

To build, foster and celebrate cultural vitality and diversity in the City of Burlington so that the Performing Arts are seen as an important component of everyday life.

Nancy Brewer

Nancy Brewer

Board Chair

Nancy Brewer is a partner with BLR Chartered Professional Accountants in Burlington. She provides accounting, taxation and business advisory services to owners and operators of small and medium-size businesses, professionals…

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Peter W. Van Dyk

Peter W. Van Dyk

Vice Chair

Peter W. Van Dyk is a third generation Insurance Broker with PV&V Insurance Centre, a Burlington based brokerage. Born and raised in Burlington, Peter spent time performing music locally and…

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Ed Rafih

Ed Rafih

Finance Chair

Ed Rafih is the Group Chief Financial Officer of Quantum Enterprises and its subsidiaries in Burlington and the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area. Ed’s experience is in automotive retail, commercial real…

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Councillor Angelo Bentivegna

Councillor Angelo Bentivegna

Angelo and his family have lived in Ward 6 for over 35 years. Educated in Montreal at Loyola University and McGill University. Angelo had a successful career as a self-employed…

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Rick Burgess

Rick Burgess

Rick Burgess is a pillar of Burlington, having practiced law in downtown Burlington for approximately 15 years, all the while serving the community by acting as a director for numerous…

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Deirdre Flynn

Deirdre A. Flynn

Deirdre Flynn is a hands-on, results oriented leader who is now enjoying early retirement and is working freelance. Deirdre's career path led her to become a Senior Retail Executive with…

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Kelly Gleeson

Kelly Gleeson

Kelly Gleeson is a Vice President and Investment Advisor with CIBC Wood Gundy in downtown Burlington where she and her team manages over $200 million of clients’ wealth. She has…

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Cindy Palmer

Cindy Palmer

Cindy is a driven and results-oriented senior Human Resources leader with over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of HR including HR strategy, compensation, incentives, rewards, retirement plans, benefits, HRIS,…

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Angela Paparizo

Angela Paparizo

Angela Paparizo is the Manager of Arts and Culture with the City of Burlington. Her experience and passion for arts and culture has helped her successfully manage and implement various…

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Ken Smithard

Ken Smithard

Ken Smithard, a recent retiree from his role as President of Cogeco Connexion in Burlington. Ken has over 25 years of Business experience of which 19 of them have been…

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