Our Board

 

About COPA’s Board of Directors

COPA’s Board of Directors is a national volunteer board comprised of members across the country that help govern Canada’s largest pilot association. COPA’s Board of Directors oversees the organization and helps set its strategic priorities. Members of the board are elected by COPA’s members. Scroll down for a full list of our board members.

Strategic Priorities

COPA's Board of Director's set strategic priorities for the association. The 2025 strategic priorities document can be viewed here.

Annual General Meeting

COPA hosted its 73rd annual general meeting on Saturday, June 21, 2025, hosted by COPA Flight 65 - The Vernon Flying Club. A video recording of the meeting can be found on our YouTube channel here.

Board of Directors Election

In adherence to our by-laws, the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association will be seeking nominations to fill the position of Regional Director / Board Member representing the regions of:

  • Southern Ontario (3 positions)
  • Quebec (2 positions)
  • British Columbia & Yukon (2 positions)
  • The Maritimes (special election for 1 position).

The 2026 Board of Directors Election cycle campaign period began on February 16 and run through March 27, during this time, candidates will have the opportunity to share why they are the right person to represent their region.

Voting will open on March 30 and conclude on April 10. Members in regions with an election should keep an eye on your email inbox for further instructions and information on the voting process.


 

Doug Ronan

Chair and Regional Director
Southern Ontario

Ashlynne Dale

Eastern Vice-Chair and Regional Director
Southern Ontario

Sigmund Sort

Western Vice-Chair and Regional Director
B.C. and Yukon

Grant Bailey

Secretary and Regional Director
Northern Ontario

Pierre Drapeau

Treasurer and Regional Director
Québec

Warwick Patterson

Regional Director
B.C. and Yukon

Robert Jaap

Regional Director
Alberta and Northwest Territories

Dave McLean

Regional Director
Alberta and Northwest Territories

Kassia Clarke

Regional Director
Saskatchewan

Becky Dueck

Regional Director
Manitoba and Nunavut

Stephen Wilcox

Regional Director
Southern Ontario

Jonathan Beauchesne

Regional Director
Québec

Robert Hammond

Regional Director
Maritimes

Stephen Hayward

Regional Director
Newfoundland and Labrador