{"id":63,"date":"2023-08-19T01:21:19","date_gmt":"2023-08-19T05:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/?page_id=63"},"modified":"2025-08-27T16:27:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T20:27:31","slug":"board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/fr\/board-of-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"Conseil d'administration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"boldgrid-section\" style=\"box-shadow: #cecece 0px 0px 0px 0px inset; background-size: cover; background-repeat: repeat; background-position: 50% 57%;\" data-imhwpb-asset-id=\"821702\" data-image-url=\"\" data-bg-color=\"\">\n<div data-shape=\"opacity-tilt\" data-position=\"top\" class=\"boldgrid-section-divider section-divider-top section-divider-opacity-tilt\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; overflow: hidden;\" data-flip=\"no\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 2600 131.1\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; display: block; position: relative; transform: rotate(0deg);\"> <path class=\"boldgrid-shape-fill\" d=\"M0 0L2600 0 2600 69.1 0 0z\" style=\"fill: var(--color-2); transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: center;\" data-scalex=\"1\"><\/path> <path class=\"boldgrid-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.5\" d=\"M0 0L2600 0 2600 69.1 0 69.1z\" style=\"fill: var(--color-2); transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: center;\" data-scalex=\"1\"><\/path> <path class=\"boldgrid-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.25\" d=\"M2600 0L0 0 0 130.1 2600 69.1z\" style=\"fill: var(--color-2); transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: center;\" data-scalex=\"1\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-bottom: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<h2 class=\"\">Conseil d'administration et repr\u00e9sentants<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<p class=\"\">Please see below for the current elected and appointed members of the Board of Directors for the January 1, 2025 &#8211; Dec 31, 2027 term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<h3 class=\"\">Postes \u00e9lus<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-195 size-medium\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/192_76_400_390.55118110236_image6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/192_76_400_390.55118110236_image6.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image6-48x48.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\">Pr\u00e9sident: Saul Garcia<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\">Saul is a highly experienced French Ring decoy. He has competed in several countries, including the United States, Mexico, and Canada, bringing a wealth of international experience to the sport.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:president@canadianringsport.ca\">president@canadianringsport.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-720 alignnone\" style=\"width: 272px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/273_0_490.67488262911_605_IMG_9954.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"335\"><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\">Vice-President: Ryan Venables<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\">Ryan has been involved with working dogs and French Ring for over 15 years, and is the President and one of the founding members of SOAR Ringsport. Ryan is a French Ring judge, and training decoy. He is one of the few North American handlers who have competed in the French Selectifs (2022) with his dog Ionn. Together they also represented Canada multiple times and also won the CRA R3 Championship 2017 &#8211; 2021, Ionn is the only dog to have won the R3 Championship five (5) times. Ryan also previously competed with his first dog, Indi winning the R1 Championship in 2012. Ryan is currently actively competing in R3 with his dog Stromae. Ryan has also held positions on the Board of Directors in the past as President and Secretary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:vicepresident@canadianringsport.ca\">vicepresident@canadianringsport.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-362 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/399846245_886328719240297_5017215561382049413_n-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/0_0_250.10869565217_300_399846245_886328719240297_5017215561382049413_n-768x923.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/399846245_886328719240297_5017215561382049413_n-852x1024.jpg 852w, https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/399846245_886328719240297_5017215561382049413_n-768x923.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/399846245_886328719240297_5017215561382049413_n-550x661.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/399846245_886328719240297_5017215561382049413_n-800x962.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/399846245_886328719240297_5017215561382049413_n-150x180.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/399846245_886328719240297_5017215561382049413_n-416x500.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/399846245_886328719240297_5017215561382049413_n.jpg 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\">Secr\u00e9taire: Evan Miller<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\">Evan is a passionate French Ring competitor and a dedicated board member of the association. Over the years, he has worked with several Malinois and is currently training with the North Toronto K9 Ring Club alongside Stringer, his 4-year-old Belgian Malinois. Evan brings valuable expertise and experience to the organization, combining a strategic approach to training with unwavering support for fellow competitors. His involvement plays a key role in advancing the association\u2019s goals and fostering a vibrant community dedicated to canine sports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:secretary@canadianringsport.ca\">secretary@canadianringsport.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-254\" style=\"width: 308px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0_0_400_522.77227722772_akbar-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/akbar-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/akbar-48x48.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\">Tr\u00e9sorier: Akbar Gooskhan<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\">Shortly after arriving in Canada, Akbar quickly became an integral part of the Canadian Ringsport Association&nbsp;. He is involve as a French Ring decoy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:treasurer@canadianringsport.ca\">treasurer@canadianringsport.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-213\" style=\"width: 295px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0_32_400_489.16666666667_DSC_8515-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"361\"><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\">Director at Large: Erica Kwan<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\">bio pending.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:director@canadianringsport.ca\">director@canadianringsport.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1_181_399.42811501597_489_295065539_1037232637153650_825341727436849890_n-768x1120.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"360\"><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\">East Region Representative:&nbsp;<br \/>\nMyl\u00e8ne Boulanger<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\">Myl\u00e8ne speaks both French and English and is dedicated to the Beauceron breed as well as French Ring, a sport she has fallen in love with. Passionate and committed, she leverages her administrative skills to support the growth and development of the sport. Her goal is to raise awareness of French Ring while inspiring others to discover this challenging and rewarding discipline. Always eager to share her knowledge and enthusiasm, Myl\u00e8ne actively contributes to building a strong and united community around the sport.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:easternrep@canadianringsport.ca\">easternrep@canadianringsport.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 75px;\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-668 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/32_0_399.84825327511_489_e772d17d-b56f-4510-a9ba-d8e71a34a0f2-1024x917.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"311\" height=\"380\"><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\">West Region Representative: Dan Buenaventura<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\">Dan Buenaventura has been active in dog sports since 2003, specializing in Mondio Ring and French Ring. Since 2019, he has served as a Level 1 Decoy in French Ring and a Level 2 Decoy for the Canadian Mondio Ring Organization. Currently training a Belgian Malinois for French Ring, Dan is dedicated to promoting and growing the sport in Canada by participating in trials as both a decoy and trainer. His mission is to elevate the sport and inspire others to engage in its development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:westernrep@canadianringsport.ca\">westernrep@canadianringsport.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<h3 class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\">Directeur des Hommes d'attaque: Saul Garcia<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:decoydirector@canadianringsport.ca\">decoydirector@canadianringsport.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\">Webmaster: Evan Miller, Erika Kwan &amp; Myl\u00e8ne Boulanger<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:webmaster@canadianringsport.ca\">webmaster@canadianringsport.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Board of Directors &amp; Officers Please see below for the current elected and appointed members of the Board of Directors for the January 1, 2025 &#8211; Dec 31, 2027 term.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/fr\/board-of-directors\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"bgseo_title":"","bgseo_description":"","bgseo_robots_index":"index","bgseo_robots_follow":"follow","crio-premium-page-header-override":null,"crio-premium-page-header-select":"none","crio-premium-page-header-featured-image-background":"0","crio-premium-page-header-background":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-63","page","type-page","status-publish"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/63","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/63\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":852,"href":"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/63\/revisions\/852"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canadianringsport.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}