Current Membership
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- Doug Jennings (president)
- Bob Hope (past president)
- Fern Johnson (treasurer)
- Anne Batey
- Nick Clarke
- Doug Henderson (first vice president)
- Stacey Lund
- Kelly Mann
- Jane Potter
- Jim Swanson
- Chris Graham (second vice-president)
- Gord Redlin
- Murray Smith
- Tom Turnbull
- Helen Edwards (archivist)
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Doug Jennings (he/him)
President
Doug Jennings, who has been a board member since March 2010, has a vast business background, having worked for IBM Global Business Services for 35 years prior to retirement. He is a founding member of Dad Central Canada, formerly the Canadian Father Involvement Network (CFIN). An honours graduate of the University of Guelph, he played five years of varsity rugby and attained his University Letter as a member of the 1974-75 Men’s Rugby OUAA (Ontario Universities Athletic Association) Champions, as listed in the Gryphons Hall of Fame.
Robert Hope (he/him)
Past President
Bob Hope joined the GVSHOF Board in December 2008 and served as either Vice President, President or Past President for his 12 years on the Board. He also chaired and/or served on virtually every board Committee, including the display, collections and dinner Committees. He worked on fundraising and sponsorships and was integral to the success of the annual Induction Dinner. Bob was inducted as an honorary life member in 2021 when he stepped down from his presidency.
Fern Johnson (she/her)
Treasurer
Fern Johnson has a comprehensive financial and administrative background. She has held positions with NEPTUNE Canada at the University of Victoria, as well as Controller of Greenlight Power Technologies Inc. and Director of Operations for the Victoria Christian Education Society. She has a strong connection with the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame – her father Charles (Chuck) Chapman and Uncle Arthur (Art) Chapman) are inductees. They were high profile basketball players in Victoria in the 1930’s, and were on the team that won a silver medal in the 1936 Olympics.
Anne Batey (she/her)
Bio coming soon...
Dr. Nick Clarke (he/him)
Nick Clarke, who assumed a board from former Vikes senior athletics director Clint Hamilton, was appointed director, varsity performance sport with the University of Victoria Vikes in August 2020. Hailing from Tamworth, England, Clarke has a sport and exercise science degree and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Bath, where he also played four years of rugby. He later pursued his Master of Science (Kinesiology) and PhD (Sport Science) from the University of Saskatchewan where he competed in varsity soccer and track and field. Clarke has held sport science and strength and conditioning roles with Rowing Canada in the lead up to the 2016 Olympic Games, Canada Soccer and the Vikes varsity program.
In addition, Clarke was an adjunct assistant professor with the school of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education (EPHE) at UVic. Clarke is also an active member of the Performance Advisory Council with Own the Podium.
Doug Henderson (he/him)
Sponsorship and Fundraising Committee Chair
Doug Henderson brings to the board over 30 years of experience in the sports and recreation industry. Prior to his retirement in 2016 he was Director, Parks and Recreation with the District of Saanich where he was responsible for the planning and operations of the parks, recreation and golf course services. He has also held similar management positions with the Capital Regional District, the Township of Esquimalt, and the Town of Lacombe, AB.
An active volunteer, Henderson was Venue Chair, Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics during the 1994 Victoria Commonwealth Games. He served as Assistant Coach and on the Board of Directors with the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association and has volunteered at golf tournaments including the Pacific Links Championship and the Toyota Junior World Golf Qualifier, both at Bear Mountain Resort.
“I have always felt that across all levels, sport is a vital component in the fabric of our communities,” says Henderson. “The GV Sports Hall of Fame recognizes wide ranging contributions and achievements in sport and I appreciate the opportunity to work with the Board in supporting its ongoing efforts.”
Stacey Lund (she/her)
Family Sport and Recreational Festival Committee Chair
Business Plan and Strategy Committee member
Stacey was born and raised in Victoria and is passionate about the value of sport and physical activity in our lives. She can be seen on the golf course, tennis courts or enjoying the many parks and trails in our city. As a professional in the non-profit sector at PISE, The Pacific Institute for Sport Education, Stacey sees the value of community and helping others along the way. Stacey leads PISE's business development programs and activities, which include: fundraising initiatives, client and sponsorship relations, special events linked to fund development and building PISE’s brand awareness. She also oversees Marketing and Communications and the Canadian Sport School, a high-performance multi-sport educational program for high school student-athletes at PISE.
Kelly Mann (he/him)
A life long Victorian, Kelly Mann has long appreciated the value sport can bring to individuals and community. His passion for amateur sport began as a baseball little leaguer and continued in his role as President and CEO of the BC Games Society. During his twenty six year career Mann, now retired, has contributed to several Boards and committees in the provincial and local sport realm. He currently chairs 94 Forward, the Victoria Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund. Mann is an honoured member of this Hall and the B.C. Sport Hall of Fame in the Builders’ category.
“I’m excited to be part of such a worthwhile community organization that recognizes achievement on so many levels and in so many sports. I look forward to working with the rest of the board and contributing to the ongoing success of the GV Sports Hall of Fame.”
Jane Potter (she/her)
Communications Committee
Dinner Program Development Committee
After a long career in public recreation in Victoria, including positions at Panorama Recreation Centre, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, and the Crystal Pool and Wellness Centre, as well as Marketing Coordinator for Parks, Recreation, and Culture at the City of Victoria, Jane is a big believer in the role of sports in the community. “Whether it’s Saturday morning soccer for the kids, swimming lessons for a first-time adult learner, or attending a hockey game on a friday night, sport and recreation is a great way to bring people together.” Now self-employed as a business owner with her husband, Kent, Jane has recently turned her attention to the Arts community as a podcaster, writer, and educator with Vancouver Opera. Jane holds a BA in English and Linguistics from Uvic, and a Masters in Creative and Critical Writing from the University of Gloucestershire in the UK.
“I’m excited to be part of such a worthwhile community organization that recognizes achievement on so many levels and in so many sports. I look forward to working with the rest of the board and contributing to the ongoing success of the GV Sports Hall of Fame.”
Jim Swanson (he/him)
Jim Swanson has been the Managing Partner of Victoria HarbourCats Baseball Club since 2016. He brings an extensive baseball background to the Board as well as media experience in newspaper, TV and radio. He was the manager of national champions Prince George Axemen in 2012, and a coach on the 2014 Langley Blaze national championship side. He has coached at the international level, and in 2017 appeared in the top 100 list of Bob Elliott's annual Most Influential People in Canadian Baseball.
"It's an honour to be part of the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame, and be part of the great work that has been done to recognize excellence in sports in Victoria,” Swanson said. “The board does important work for a city that has so much history in sports."
Chris Graham (he/him)
Induction Nominations Committee Chair
Community Scholarships & Awards Committee member
Chris Graham graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Recreation Administration from the University of Victoria and experienced several co-op work placements in the recreation field. Graham's last co-op experience was with the 1994 Commonwealth Games Society as a Sport Coordinator which began his career in sport. Graham is currently employed as a Policy Analyst with the Provincial Government Sport Branch where he has held a number of positions including Manager of the Regional Delivery (coach employment) and Team BC programs collaborating with staff, key planning volunteers and sector partners to prepare Team British Columbia's participation in the Canada Games.
Graham was the Sport Branch lead on the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games and 2015 Canada Winter Games files working with the Host Societies and coordinating cross Ministry support to manage the government's investment in the Games. Graham's current portfolio includes the Indigenous, high performance and external sport credits programs and support for the Federal/Provincial-Territorial Government, BC Games and events programs. He enjoys participating in a variety of sports, outdoor activities and travelling.
Gordon W. Redlin (he/him)
Family Sport and Recreational Festival Committee member
Gord Redlin has been very involved in sports as an athlete, coach and administrator since an early age. Lacrosse, soccer, tennis, hockey and rowing are sports he has competed in and coached. He was a National Lacrosse Champion, Provincial Soccer Champion and BC Games silver medalist, and is still active with the Esquimalt Hustlers hockey team.
He is a founding coach of the Greater Victoria High School Rowing League, was Rowing BC’s Provincial Head Coach for the 1990 Western Canada Games, was a rowing coach with the UVIC Vikes and the recipient of the 1993 Rowing Canada Aviron National Coach of the Year award. Redlin has coached many other sports for 37 years in the Saanich School District, winning local, provincial and national high school titles.
As a sports administrator Redlin has been the President of all three Greater Victoria school sport associations including the Lower Vancouver Island Secondary Schools Athletic Association, the Greater Victoria Junior Secondary Schools Athletic Association and the Lower Island Middle Schools Sports Association. He became a teacher after graduating from the University of Victoria in 1986 and is currently Principal of Stelly’s Secondary School in Central Saanich.
“Being born and raised in Victoria and having had the good fortune to be connected to many athletic communities locally, the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame is a perfect way to recognize and celebrate our region’s athletes, coaches, officials and builders. It is my honour and pleasure to become a member of this distinguished board of directors,” said Redlin.
Murray Smith (he/him)
Murray Smith has been active in sport since childhood playing soccer, baseball, basketball, and football. At just seven he captained his Cadboro Bay soccer team to the District Cup championship and later became an All-Star defensive back for the Victoria Payless Football team. Smith’s family was also very involved in the Victoria sports scene as his father, George Smith, was a coach and manager at UVic with the Vikes soccer program and served as President of the Vancouver Island Soccer League (VISL). Smith continues to play soccer and also coaches Saanich Fusion men’s team. Highlights include playing in and winning the first Tony Grover Cup and helping to coach 3-time VISL league champions and a Jackson Cup winning team. Smith has a successful career in the IT industry but still finds time to volunteer at multi-sport events such as the BC Games, and Canada Summer Games.
“It is my pleasure to work with this great group of people as part of the Board,” says Smith. “I am excited to be a part of an organization that not only recognizes people that have done so much for sport in this community, but also helps up and coming athletes with scholarships and bursaries. I look forward to helping out wherever I can.”
Tom Turnbull (he/him)
Collection Committee Chair
Displays Committee Member
Helen Edwards (she/her)
Archivist
"I have been a hockey fan since that fateful day in the 1950s when the Victoria Cougars sold game tickets to children for 5 cents to increase attendance," says Edwards. "I began a lifelong relationship with baseball when my Dad took me to games at Royal Athletic Park at age 3. I have been a hockey fan since that fateful day in the 1950s when the Victoria Cougars sold game tickets to children for 5 cents to increase attendance. I published “The History of Professional Hockey in Victoria, BC: 1911-2011” in 2019. This project was a labour of love intended as a thank-you to the hundreds of men who played for Victoria’s several professional hockey teams. It took eight years to research and has received good reviews. It is being republished in late 2023 with a new cover and updated information. It will be featured at the Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada festivities of which I am a sponsor. I am the vice-president of SIHR and am currently working to bring the Spring Meeting to Victoria in 2025 to commemorate the centenary of the Stanley Cup victory. I joined the ownership group of the Victoria HarbourCats in 2020 and am currently writing the story of the franchise’s first ten year."