Board of Directors

OCF directors each serve a 2-year term, overlapping such that 3 or 4 of the directors’ terms expire each year. New directors are elected each year at the Annual General Meeting. 

The OCF Board meets once or twice a month. Meetings are held virtually.

  • Sean Ganann, Chair

    In a 20+ year career, Sean has held leadership roles in advertising, marketing and creative organizations in NYC, Sydney and Toronto.

    He has extensive experience shaping communications for many of the World’s leading brands and companies from McDonald’s to BMW to Amazon to HBO.

    His daughter is a competitive climber in the Youth B category. He is an equally enthusiastic but far less accomplished climber, a lifelong cyclist and outdoor enthusiast.

  • Sarah Kostadinov, Secretary

    Sarah is one of the owners of Aspire Whitby and has been climbing for 15+ years. She also holds 15+ years of business leadership, brand marketing and strategic planning experience within the hospitality industry and currently serves on the Town of Whitby's Tourism Committee. When Sarah isn't climbing or working, she's spending her days with her toddler.

  • Rachel Robson, Director at Large

    Rachel is a former competitive climber and longtime OCF volunteer, with 15 years of combined experience. She is currently serving as Head Judge with the OCF for the 2024/2025 season.

    Formally educated as a Primary Care Paramedic, Rachel has experience working with sport organizations in a medical and leadership capacity, including Ontario and Canada Summer Games, the Ontario Hockey League, and the NBA G League.

  • Rodney Fajardo, Director at Large

    Rodney provides a history of spearheading engaging climbing programs, coaching, and fostering inclusive fitness and health environments. He offers a blend of leadership, marketing/event planning acumen, and athlete support. Passionate about driving organizational growth through strategic problem-solving, Rodney brings a dedicated, results-driven approach to the Ontario Climbing Federation.

  • Patrick Speissegger, Treasurer

  • Gord Gill, Director at Large

  • Jeremy McDougall, Director at Large

  • Join the board!

    OCF is always looking for passionate people to join our board. Anyone with experience on boards, committees, or in finance and law, should consider running for a seat.

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