Past Presidents

The Vancouver Executives Association has been guided and strengthened by a long line of dedicated leaders whose vision and commitment have shaped our community over the decades. Our past presidents represent the spirit of collaboration, professionalism, and innovation that defines our association. This page is a tribute to their service, recognizing the time, energy, and leadership they devoted to fostering growth, building connections, and ensuring the continued success of the organization.

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Linda Chu

2022

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Linda Chu

2021

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Stephen Welscher

2020

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Stephen Welscher

2019

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Susan Semeniw

2018

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Sylvia Ellis

2017

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John Chandler

2016

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John Chandler

2015

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Elaine Hay

2014

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Paul LeBlanc

2013

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Pierre Adjoury

2012

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Stan Clark

2011

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Anne Carroll

2010

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Ray Salama

2009

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Heather Anderson

2008

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John Arbuckle

2007

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Dale Hinkelman

2006

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Mike Corney

2005

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Peter Moore

2004

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Al Hurwitz

2003

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Graeme McKenney

2002

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Frank Kurucz

2001

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John Zaplatynsky

2000

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Sandy Young

1999

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Peter Hamilton

1998

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Ed Kry

1997

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Clay Derochie

1996

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Dianne Guinn

1995

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John Ribalkin

1994

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Peter Clarke

1993

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Brian Blake

1992

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Jack Blachford

1991

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Joe Krapiec

1990

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Don Ingledew

1989

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Jack La Van

1988

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Doug Anderson

1987

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Philip Charland

1986

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Peter Scott

1985

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John Bingham

1984

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Ted Garbutt

1983

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Don Hancock

1982

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Jim Dunsmore

1981

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Jim Dunsmore

1980

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Gerry Vance

1979

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Bill Dobbs

1978

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Cecil Law

1977

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Rollie Back

1976

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Chig Bostock

1975

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Hec Irving

1974

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Guy Roberts

1973

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Max Whitcomb

1972

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Dan Thomson

1971

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Hugh Sproston

1970

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Don Macmillan

1969

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Doug Warren

1968

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Ken McConnell

1967

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Jack Later

1966

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Charlie Welch

1965

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Dick Dowrey

1964

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Syd Welsh

1963

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John Ansell

1962

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Jack Campbell

1961

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George Fleming

1960

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Gordon Rowntree/Tom Aston

1959

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Doug Macdonald

1958

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Thomas Dunlop

1957

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Russell Grant

1956

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Doug Firth

1955

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Stan Gale

1954

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Pat Belcher

1953

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Hugh Sproston

1952

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Jack Sayers

1951

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Rae Mitchell

1950

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Pat Young

1949

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Stan Gale

1948

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Vic Hillam

1947

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Bill Money

1946

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Thom Anderson

1945

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John Granger

1944

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Rae Mitchell

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