Board of Directors
The SSAR board of directors is responsible for clear direction and oversight of the organization. They focus on planning, strategy and logistics for the organization as a whole, so that individual members can focus on responsing to tasks.
Alex D
Director for Training
Joined 2019
ANNE P
Director of Membership
Joined 2019
Cameron S
President
Joined 2021
Chris W
Treasurer
Joined 2018
Christy A
Director for Communication
Joined 2021
Cindy W
Director for Special Projects
Joined 2018
DEVIN A
Legal Counsel
Joined 2021
Jeff F
Director at Large
Joined 2021
Kathy W
Director for Fundraising
Joined 2020
Lianne G
Director for Technology
Joined 2021
Nils R
Director for Operations
Joined 2019
Rachel S
Keeper of the Code
(re) Joined 2012
Raz P
Past President
Joined 2017
Renée L
Secretary
Joined 2021
Sue N
Director of Equipment
Joined 2017
Managers
SSAR managers oversee search and rescue operations. They focus on getting the right people, with the right equipment to the right place, and facilitating teams to complete extrications.
Includes: Cindy W, Nils R, Sue N, (already pictured above).
BJ C
Manager
Joined 2011
Bob M
Manager
Transfer from NSR, 2018
Landon J
Manager
Joined 2013
Mike T
Manager
Joined 2009
Tyler D
Manager
Transfer from Terrace, 2015
Nicole S
Joined 2019
Honorary (Life Members)
Members whose contributions span a lifetime of service; often they still contribute to the team in various capacities.
Doug Woods
Since 1995
Over 25 Years of Service
Gerry Woods
Since 1993
Over 25 Years of Service
John Howe
Since 1997
Over 25 Years of Service
John Willcox
Since 1994
Over 30 Years of Service
Paul Kindree
Founding Member
Squamish Emergency Program
Specialized Resources
The SSAR support team are members who have been brought on to fill specific needs. Their primary mandate is not for search and rescue operations, but many are also trained GSAR members that respond to tasks as available.
Amber G
Joined 2024
Medical Advisory Committee
Alena M
Joined 2019
Logistics
Ben H
Joined 2012
Pilot
Barton T
Joined 2019
Medical Director
Corinna L
Joined 2011
Communications
Jill K
Joined 2021
Logistics
Kevin N
Joined 2021
Logistics
Phil M
Joined 2023
Medical Advisory Committee
Shelley ND
Joined 2012
Accounting
STEPH P
Joined 2024
Medical Advisory Committee
Response Members
All our active response members have completed GSAR (Ground Search and Rescue) training, often complete additional training in technical rescue disciplines too. Many provide administrative support too in various roles.
Team Veterans Also includes: BJ Chute, Mike T (already pictured above).
Cheryle B
Joined 2011
CHRISTINE S
Joined 2011
CRAIG O
Transfer for Lions Bay
Joined 2018
Gerald W
Joined 2009
James M
Joined 2006
Josh D
Joined 2006
Malcolm S
Joined 2005
Michael R
Joined 2007
Michelle B
Joined 2005
2013 GSAR Cohort. Also includes: Landon J (already pictured above).
Brendan W
Joined 2013
Fraser Y
Joined 2013
Kris W
Joined 2013
NatHalie W
Joined 2013
2017 GSAR Cohort. Also includes: Raz P, Sue N (already pictured above).
David T
Joined 2017
James D
Joined 2017
Shawn C
Joined 2017
Stephan P
Joined 2017
2019 GSAR Cohort. Also includes: Alex D, Anne P, Nils R, Nicole S (already pictured above).
Andrius K
Joined 2019
Jacob L
Joined 2019
Jarrett Z
Joined 2019
Laure L
Joined 2019
Phil B
Joined 2019
2021 GSAR Cohort. Also includes: Cam S, Cindy W, Devin A (already pictured above).
Alicia W
Joined 2021
Andre-Jean M
Joined 2021
Crista W
Joined 2021
Forrest
Joined 2021
JamIe F
Joined 2021
Jenny M
Joined 2021
Kevin L
Joined 2021
Kyle D
Joined 2021
Mark M
Joined 2021
Megan O
Joined 2021
Michael A
Joined 2021
Monika L
Joined 2021
Rob M
Joined 2020
2024 GSAR Cohort. Also includes: Amber G, Christy A, Jeff F, Kathy W, Lianne G, Phil M, Steph P (already pictured above).
Angela W
Joined 2024
Ben B
Joined 2024
David M
Joined 2024
GABY E
Joined 2024
Henry M
Joined 2024
JAMES W
Joined 2024
JEREMY F
Joined 2024
LANA G
Joined 2024
MATT P
Grant & Writing Support
Joined 2023
Olivia R
Digital Media Support
Joined 2021
RYAN L
Joined 2024
SCOTT K
Joined 2024