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.
Jim Thompson – Chair
Jim Thompson and his family have lived in Burlington for over 30 years. A retired executive business leader, Jim spent 40 years working in management, operations and real estate for…
Kari Pimentel – Vice Chair
Kari Pimentel is an Associate Vice President, Human Resources at TD Bank. In this role, she leads a team of HR professionals in reinforcing strong company culture, building talent development…
Dr. Anna Danielova – Audit and Risk Committee Chair
Dr. Anna Danielova is currently the Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs and Accreditation at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Previously she has held many different teaching and research…
Councillor Angelo Bentivegna
Angelo Bentivegna 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…
Annie Huang
Jing (Annie) Huang is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of international experience in financial services, strategic consulting, and institutional leadership. She is the co-founder of both Madison Point Capital…
Carrie Gervais
Carrie Gervais is an experienced financial executive, with a focus on accounting and finance,. She is currently the VP of Finance at MetriCan Group of Companies, where she has worked…
David Quinn
David Quinn and his family have proudly called Burlington home for over 45 years. He is a seasoned hospitality executive, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of The International…
Emilie Cote
As the director of Recreation, Community and Culture, our team works to provide inclusive recreational and cultural programs for all ages and abilities. Over the last 15 years, I have…
Max Honiball
Max Honiball is an Associate Lawyer at Fieldstone Law, practicing corporate law. Max was born and raised in Buckinghamshire, England and moved to Exeter in the south-west of the country…
Nick Gewarges
Nick Gewarges is a Burlington-based real estate Broker, entrepreneur, and senior business leader with over two decades of experience driving growth across finance, technology, and real estate. As Principal of…
Raine Kearsey-Carter
Lorraine Kearsey-Carter is a semi-retired, award-winning entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in sales, and leadership. In 2024, she transitioned out of full-time entrepreneurship after selling her corporation. Recognized…
Satwant Pannu
Satwant Pannu is the SVP at a major Ontario defined benefit pension fund. She is an accomplished IT executive with expertise in advancing technology teams into strategic business partners with…
Sylvia Prentice
Sylvia Prentice lives and works in the community of Burlington, Ontario. Sylvia is the owner of a full-service advertising agency, MCA (MacKinnon Calderwood Advertising). With 20+ years in the advertising…