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 of Training
Joined 2019
Bob M
Director of Operations
Joined 2018
Cameron S
Vice President
Joined 2021
Cheryle B
Secretary
Joined 2011
Chris W
Treasurer
Joined 2018
Christy A
Director of Communications
Joined 2021
Cindy W
Director of Special Projects
Joined 2018
SAR Alert
Devin is single and ready to mingle ladies! He will not only save you, but
he will help you with any of your legal troubles. You will find him during
your next rescue.
Devin A
Legal Counsel
Joined 2021
Jeff F
Director of Membership
Joined 2021
Kathy W
Director of Fundraising
Joined 2020
Raz P
President
Joined 2017
Renée L
Director of Infrastructure
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: Bob M, Cindy W, Raz P, Sue N (already pictured above).
BJ C
Manager
Joined 2011
Landon J
Manager
Joined 2013
Mike T
Manager
Joined 2009
Nils R
Manager
Joined 2019
Tyler D
Manager
Joined 2015
Honorary
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 Willcox
Since 1994
Over 30 Years of Service
Paul Kindree
Founding Member
Squamish Emergency Program
Specialized
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.
Alena M
Joined 2019
Logistics Support
Barton T
Joined 2019
Logistics Support
Corinna L
Joined 2011
Communications
Jill K
Joined 2021
Logistics Support
Kevin N
Joined 2021
Logistics Support
Lianne G
Joined 2021
Data Analytics
Olivia R
Joined 2021
Media Support
Phil M
Joined 2023
Medical Director
Rachel S
(re) Joined 2012
Administrative Support
Shelley ND
Joined 2012
Bookkeeping
Response Members
All our 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.
Alicia W
Joined 2021
Andre-Jean M
Joined 2021
Andrius K
Joined 2019
Anne P
Joined 2019
Ben H
Joined 2012
Brendan W
Joined 2013
Christine S
Joined 2011
Craig O
Joined 2018
Crista W
Joined 2021
David T
Joined 2017
Doug W
Joined 1994
Forrest
Joined 2021
Fraser Y
Joined 2013
Gerald W
Joined 2009
Jacob L
Joined 2019
James D
Joined 2017
James M
Joined 2006
JamIe F
Joined 2021
Jarrett Z
Joined 2019
Jenny M
Joined 2021
Joshua D
Joined 2006
Kevin L
Joined 2021
Kris W
Joined 2013
Kyle D
Joined 2021
Laure L
Joined 2019
Malcolm S
Joined 2005
SAR Alert
Ladies, he is single and ready to mingle! Mark is kind-hearted and you may find him during the next rescue event in the Sea to Sky area.
Mark M
Joined 2021
Megan O
Joined 2021
Michael A
Joined 2021
Michael R
Joined 2007
Michelle C
Joined 2005
Monika L
Joined 2021
NatHalie W
Joined 2013
Nicole S
Joined 2019
Phil B
Joined 2019
Rob M
Joined 2020
Shawn C
Joined 2017
Stephan P
Joined 2017