COPA is pleased to announce the directors-elect representing Southern Ontario region.
The successful members in COPA’s 2026 Board of Directors election were Blake Crosby, Glen Powell, and Stephen Wilcox.
The slate features Stephen Wilcox returning for a second term, while Blake Crosby and Glen Powell represent new faces on COPA’s Board.
Please see below for a brief message from each director-elect to members in the region:
Stephen Wilcox:
“Today General Aviation faces more challenges than ever before, and I truly appreciate the trust that my fellow COPA members have placed on me by returning me to the board of directors for a second term. I will not disappoint you. I also want to welcome our new board members to the team. We have important work to do, and I look forward to working with you to preserve, promote and protect General Aviation. Thank you.”
Blake Crosby:
“Thank you to the members for your confidence and support. I’m honoured to serve as a COPA national director and eager to contribute through practical advocacy, stronger member engagement, and support for the local COPA Flights that are the heart of our community.”
Glen Powell:
“I want to thank everyone who voted in the recent COPA election; taking part in the guidance of this organization helps to make it stronger. I’m excited to do my part in helping aviation in Canada thrive, and if you see me out on the ramp come over and say hello.”
Please stay tuned for further opportunities to better get to know your regional directors in the coming weeks and months.
In accordance with COPA’s by-laws, all successful candidates are directors-elect while pending member ratification at the upcoming 2026 Annual General Meeting set for June 20th in Orillia, ON.