OFFICERS
President
Julian Carson, CFA
Vice President
Jan Campfens, CFA
Treasurer
Daren Atkinson, CFA
Secretary
Maria Pacella, CFA
DIRECTORS
Dave Barr, CFA
Samantha Barrett, CFA
Jessie Bobinski, CFA
Lisa E. Dempsey, CFA
Scott C. Murray, CFA
Troy Peart, CFA
Ross Turnbull, CFA
Daniel H.S. Wong, CFA
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Programs
Chair: Jan Campfens, CFA
The purpose of the Programs Committee is to provide educational programs that fit the mandate and strategy of CFA Vancouver, (e.g. professional development, networking, client relations, etc.), as well as the requirements of CFA Institute. The objective is to ensure quality programming is available for the CFA Vancouver membership, clients, investors and other professionals.
University Outreach
Chair: Dave Barr, CFA
Co-Chair: Daren Atkinson, CFA
The University Outreach Committee's goals are to increase awareness of the designation amongst students and to enhance the Society's relationships with local universities and colleges. This is accomplished through educational seminars and presentations, in addition to participation at various career and education fairs. The Committee is also mandated to provide opportunities for students to become involved with CFA Vancouver, as well as the local Financial community.
Candidates Development
Chair: Daniel H.S. Wong, CFA
Co-Chair: Jessie Bobinski, CFA
The Candidates Development Committee organizes programs and activities, which help CFA Program candidates and potential candidates address topics on the CFA Program, career development, career management, and career transition during and after the completion of the Program. The Committee also coordinates and administers the CFA Exam Scholarships twice per year, organizes information sessions at local post-secondary institutions, and offers the Boston Mock Exam to candidates.
Public Awareness
Chair: Lisa E. Dempsey, CFA
Co-Chair: Troy Peart, CFA
The purpose of the Awareness Committee is to enhance awareness of the CFA brand within the Vancouver investment community, including CFA Vancouver members, employers, academia, members of other professional organizations, financial and business media contacts, and the general investing public.
Major Events
Chair: Samantha Barrett, CFA
Co-Chairs: Jessie Bobinski, CFA and Lisa Dempsey, CFA
The Major Events Committee organizes two high profile events each year, which include the Forecast Dinner in January and the CFA Day Networking Luncheon in June. The annual Forecast Dinner is considered one of CFA Vancouver's most prominent events. The dinner provides members and their clients with the opportunity to hear relevant unbiased forecasts of future market expectations. The CFA Day Networking Luncheon is a cross-designation event, which brings together members from a variety of organizations including CGA Association of BC, TMAC BC, Chartered Accountants of BC and CICBV.
Sponsorship
Chair: Daniel H.S. Wong, CFA
Co-Chair: Scott C. Murray, CFA
The goal of the Sponsorship Committee is to introduce CFA Vancouver to a variety of sponsors that may be interested in partnering with the Society for major events and programs, and supporting our mission to promote best practices and the highest professional and ethical standards in the investment industry. Sponsorship opportunities include the Forecast Dinner, CFA Day, seminars and workshops, and networking events.
Social Committee
Chair: Joelle Wendt, CFA
Membership
Virginia Coles
Volunteer Co-ordinator
Virginia Coles
PAST PRESIDENTS
2010 - 2011 Jeffrey L. Porter, CFA
2008 - 2009 Alan P. Tynan, CFA
2007 - 2008 Catherine E. Heath, CFA
2006 - 2007 Alexander Prodanovic, CFA
2005 - 2006 Donna J. Jones, CFA
2004 - 2005 Janine C.K. Guenther, CFA
2003 - 2004 Ian M. Robertson, CFA
2002 - 2003 Robert E. Mitchell, CFA
2001 - 2002 Donald A. Gordon, CFA
2000 - 2001 Kathleen A. Leavens, CFA
1999 - 2000 Gordon Gibbons, CFA
1998 - 1999 Bert J. Quattrociocchi, CFA
1997 - 1998 Glen C. Rattray, CFA
1996 - 1997 David E.M. Williams, CFA
1995 - 1996 Janet K. Pau, CFA
1994 - 1995 Jonathan Stewart, CFA
1993 - 1994 Stewart M. Marshall, CFA
1992 - 1993 Wayne Wachell, CFA
1991 - 1992 Harry K.H. Lee, CFA
1990 - 1991 Stephen M. Daub, CFA
1989 - 1990 Edith M. Smithies, CFA
1988 - 1989 Anthony R. Gage, CFA
1987 - 1988 Peter N. Van Loon, CFA
1986 - 1987 Stephen W. Semeniuk, CFA
1985 - 1986 Jaak Puusepp, CFA
1984 - 1985 Rudy Kerklaan, CFA
1983 - 1984 Douglas H. Knight, CFA
1982 - 1983 Graham E. Henderson, CFA
1981 - 1982 William B. Wheeler, CFA
1980 - 1981 Robert P. Farley, CFA
1979 - 1980 Gordon H. MacDougall, Jr., CFA
1978 - 1979 Kenneth A. Shields, CFA
1977 - 1978 Eric C. Moore
1976 - 1977 Charles D. Caiger
1975 - 1976 Frederick J. Brooks-Hill
1974 - 1975 Anthony Hepburn
1973 - 1974 Peter A. Davidson
1972 - 1973 John P. Verseveldt, CFA
1971 - 1972 Peter R. Candy, CFA
1970 - 1971 Murray V. Leith
1969 - 1970 Michael B. McManus
1968 - 1969 John R. Jefferson
1967 - 1968 Michael M. Ryan
1966 - 1967 Michael M. Ryan
1965 - 1966 Arthur Phillips