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 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…
Peter W. Van Dyk
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…
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…
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…
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…
Michael Morgan
Michael Morgan practices taxation law, estate planning and business law with O’Connor Macleod Hanna LLP in Oakville, having previously practiced in Burlington and Toronto for 30 years and been a…
Councillor Rory Nisan
Rory grew up in Brant Hills in Burlington and has been active in the community since returning home, co-creating and chairing the One Burlington Festival in 2017 and 2018, opposing…
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,…
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…
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…