OTTAWA – The National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA Canada) has announced the election of its new board of directors following the successful conclusion of its 2024 annual general meeting, held during the Golf Business Canada Conference and Trade Show in Calgary.
Richard Edmonds, owner of Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club, has been named president of NGCOA Canada. Known for his dedication to the golf industry, Edmonds is expected to provide strong leadership over the next two years, building on the work of his predecessors.
Outgoing president Daniel Pilon, owner of Club de Golf St-Zotique, was recognized for his contributions during his two-year term, which saw significant advancements for golf course operators across Canada.
The board of directors, elected by acclamation, will serve until November 2026.
2024–2026 NGCOA Canada Board of Directors
Executive Committee
• President: Richard Edmonds, Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club
• Vice-president: Slade King, Play Golf Calgary
• Secretary-treasurer: Doug Breen, GolfNorth Properties
• Past-president: Daniel Pilon, Club de Golf St-Zotique
Directors
• Ryan Garrett, PEI’s Finest Golf
• Carole Bergeron, Club de Golf La Tempête
• Rob Howell, Metcalfe Golf Club
• Gail Burrows, Sequin Valley Golf Club
• Doug Quick, Kingsville Golf & Country Club
• Rick Kindrachuk, Wakaw Lake Regional Golf Course
• Chris McNicol, Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club
• Bryan Ewart, Osoyoos Golf Club
• Brent Miller, ClubLink
• Nada Di Menna, Centre de Golf Le Versant
• Brian Schaal, Copper Point Golf Club
“We are excited to welcome our 2024–2026 board of directors and sincerely thank Daniel Pilon for his outstanding service over the past two years,” said NGCOA Canada CEO Jeff Calderwood. “We look forward to working with Richard Edmonds and the new board as we continue to support our members and enhance the Canadian golf industry.”
Edmonds expressed his enthusiasm for the role.
“I am honoured to serve as president of NGCOA Canada and to work with such an exceptional team of industry leaders,” he said. “I look forward to building on the strong foundation laid by Daniel Pilon and previous boards, advocating for golf course operators, and driving growth, innovation, and sustainability in our industry.”
This leadership transition marks the beginning of a new chapter for NGCOA Canada, combining a legacy of dedicated service with a focus on innovation and growth.
For more information on NGCOA Canada and its initiatives, visit ngcoa.ca.