Committees as of October 2026

Executive Committee (EC)

Provides leadership and oversight for Karate BC, setting the organization's strategic direction, approving policies and budgets, and ensuring responsible financial management. Represents the interests of the membership and ensures Karate BC operates in accordance with its Constitution, Bylaws, and applicable legislation.
Role	Name
President	Fred N. Lee
1st Vice President	Open Position
2nd Vice President	Jason Farquharson
Secretary	Open Position
Treasurer	Chris Wilkinson
Membership Director	Open Position
Athlete Representative	Jocelyn Fennell
Director at Large	Warren Grafton
Director at Large	Hamid Tarighatbin
Director at Large	Pete Williams
Director at Large	Jason Zurba

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Staff

Manage the day-to-day administration and operations of Karate BC, supporting membership services, financial management, programs, events, and communications. Work with the Board of Directors, committees, and volunteers to deliver programs and services while ensuring organizational policies and procedures are followed.
Role	Name
Executive Director	Fred N. Lee (Interim)
Executive Assistant	Cheryl Gray
Coordinator, Coaching Development	Donna Gardecki
Coordinator, Referee Development	Brendan Flower
Coordinator, High Performance	Pam Ross
BC Team, Head Coach	Toshi Uchiage
BC Team, Manager	Shala Scott

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Zone Representatives (ZR)

Represent Karate BC within their respective geographic regions, supporting communication, collaboration, and the development of karate programs and opportunities for local clubs and members. Coordinate regional activities, including athlete development and qualification events for the BC Games, while helping ensure equitable access to provincial programs.
Zone Number	Zone Name	Name
Zone 1	Kootenays	Wynne Cairns
Zone 2	Thompson-Okanagan	Rodney Hobson
Zone 3	Fraser Valley	Kamelia Fard
Zone 4	Fraser River	Sandeep Gill
Zone 5	Vancouver-Coastal	Rosella Ng
Zone 6	Vancouver Island-Central Coast	Richard Mosdell
Zone 7	North West	Paul Silvestre
Zone 8	Cariboo-North East	Jason Farquharson

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High Performance Committee (HPC)

Oversees the development of competitive athletes and the BC Team program, including athlete selection, coaching, and preparation for provincial, national, and international competitions. Recommends policies and programs that support athlete development and competitive success.
Role	Name
Chair	Pam Ross
Member	Ashtin Callaghan
Member	Kraig Devlin
Member	Kenny Lim
Member	Toshi Uchiage

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Grassroots Committee (GRC)

Supports the growth and development of recreational karate throughout British Columbia, with a focus on participation, accessibility, and opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities. Works with member clubs to develop programs and initiatives that introduce more people to karate and encourage lifelong participation.
Role	Name
Chair	Julie Zilber
Member	Stephen Choi
Member	Arnel Cruz
Member	Kyle Duske
Member	Kamelia Fard
Member	Rosella Ng

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Coaching Development Committee (CDC)

Supports the education, certification, and professional development of karate coaches throughout British Columbia. Coordinates training opportunities and promotes coaching standards that support athlete safety, development, and performance.
Role	Name
Chair	Donna Gardecki (Interim)
Member	Donna Gardecki
Member	Ali Najafi
Member	Roy Tippenhauer
Member	E. Paul Zehr
Member	Chantiel Drschiwiski

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Referee Committee (RC)

Supports the recruitment, training, certification, and ongoing development of karate referees and judges throughout British Columbia. Provides technical guidance on competition rules and officiating standards to promote fair and consistent judging.
Role	Name
Chair	Rob Walker
Member	Vania Amani
Member	Yogender Chauhan
Member	Jason Farquharson
Member	Brendan Flower
Member	Shirin Davarpanah Jazi
Member	Andreas Kuntze
Member	Ali Najafi
Member	Chris Wilkinson

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Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC)

Oversees Karate BC's Codes of Conduct, disciplinary policies, and appeals procedures to promote fairness, accountability, and respectful conduct. Supports the resolution of complaints and disputes by maintaining a roster of qualified individuals who can serve on independent disciplinary and appeal panels.
Role	Name
Chair	Bob Mooney
Member	William Chung

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Medical Committee (MC)

Promotes athlete health, safety, and injury prevention across Karate BC programs, training activities, and competitions. Establishes medical and safety standards, coordinates medical coverage for tournaments, and oversees injury reporting to support a safe environment for all participants.
Role	Name
Chair	Chris Browett
Member	Janmejay Panchal
Member	Jason Zurba

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Technical Committee (TECH)

Provides guidance on traditional karate practices, technical standards, and the recognition of different karate styles within Karate BC. Supports the preservation and development of karate traditions while promoting cooperation and mutual respect among member clubs and style associations.
Role	Name
Chair	Ken Corrigan (Interim)
Member	Rick Chernoff
Member	Donna Gardecki
Member	Peter Akutagawa
Member	Barry Gower
Member	Chris Taneda
Member	Roy Tippenhauer

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Tournament Committee (TC)

Oversees the planning, organization, and delivery of Karate BC tournaments and competitions. Establishes event standards, competition formats, and operational requirements to ensure events are safe, fair, and well-run.
Role	Name
Chair	Fred N. Lee (Interim)
Coaches	Donna Gardecki
Medical	Chris Browett
Referees	Brendan Flower
Event Manager	Christopher Saito
Technical Specialist	Richard Jane
Member	Rei Jiloca
Member	Julie Zilber
Volunteer Coordinator	Fred N. Lee (Interim)
Food Services	Allison Haraga
Operations	Felix Mirano
Scorekeeping	Geoff Lee