Committed to the growth of pickleball in Surrey, creating opportunities for all players - of every skill level - to develop and thrive.
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TOM BURNELL – President Tom served as CEO of a large non-profit society and has actively volunteered on several Board of Directors. Tom is a long-time advocate for diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of life and is committed to support the growth and accessibility of pickleball with Surrey Pickleball Club as a leader for pickleball in BC. |
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MIKE BESSETTE - Vice President of Administration & Privacy Officer
As a former hockey player, coach, and referee, Mike is motivated to work collaboratively and 'get things done." He was previously Vice President of Mission Minor Lacrosse as well as coach and tournament director. He and his wife are addicted to pickleball. |
PAUL TUCKER - Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Player Development & Clinics Coordinator
An experienced player and pickleball coach, Paul brings his knowledge of the game to support player development through social play, skills clinics, and competitive play. |
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ALI NANJI – Treasurer A CPA, Ali has owned several businesses in Surrey over the past 45 years. He has been a director for several not-for-profit organizations and helped provide guidance and support to these organizations to grow. |
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SAM SAROPHIM - Secretary
An extensive career as a business consultant in engineering, finance, and marketing, Sam currently is an advisor for MBA programs and has served with various non-profit organisations supporting health and education in underdeveloped countries. |
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JIM HENNING - Fundraising Jim has been a member of Surrey Pickleball Club for 3 years and on the board for 2. Before retirement, Jim provided corporate finance services to the energy industry. He is a CPA-CA and CFA. |
SHAIDA NANJI - Social & Special Events Shaida's professional and personal life is focused on pickleball. Leading the club's social programs, Shaida is also pursuing her pickleball referee designation. |
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JULES JOHNSON - Program Captain Having a background of Specialty Nursing, Jules oversees all Surrey Pickleball Club play captains and is the First aid attendant for our tournaments. Her motto is “helping new players find their fit” to support their growth and development on the court. |
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RAZA MUSTAFA - Sponsorship, Donations, & Gaming Passionate pickleball player since discovering the sport two years ago. Raza is a PMP-certified project management professional with an MBA. His experience in marketing and promotion will help the club thrive. |
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DEANNA BOGART - Communications
With a career in marketing and communications, Deanna's work has been in leadership positions for non-profit organisations. She has previous board experience as both a director and president. |