OCAA NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

TORONTO - In accordance to its by-laws, the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) elected a new executive committee at the OCAA annual general meeting which took place last week at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.

President
Fred Batley, Fleming College (Peterborough)

Fred Batley served as past president in 2010-11, filling the position for the retired Ron Fearon (Confederation College). Batley becomes the first two-term president in OCAA history, also serving in the role from 1993-94 to 1994-95.

Before that Batley served as a vice president for six straight years, beginning in 1987-88.

Past President
Jay Shewfelt, St. Clair College

Former OCAA president Jay Shewfelt moves into the role of past president. Shewfelt served as OCAA president for two years beginning in 2009-10 following a two-year stint as vice president programs.

1st Vice President
Michele McConney, Georgian College

Michele McConney remains 1st vice president of OCAA after returning to the role in 2009-10. McConney was also 1st vice president for two years beginning in 1999-2000.

Vice President Programs
Jim Bialek, Humber College

Jim Bialek changes hats on the OCAA executive, moving into the role of vice president programs after a two-year term as vice president marketing and sport development.

Vice President Marketing and Sport Development
Scott Dennis, Durham College

Scott Dennis is a new member of the OCAA executive committee. Dennis most recently served the marketing role on the Ontario Colleges Committee on Campus Recreation (OCCCR) and was a member of the OCAA marketing and sport development committee.

Vice President Campus Recreation
Ed Mark, George Brown College

Ed Mark returns for his third consecutive term as vice president campus recreation. Mark first took on the role in 2007-08.

Vice President Finance
Marlene Ford, Conestoga College

Marlene Ford begins her second consecutive term as vice president finance. Ford has also served as senior convenor in men’s and women’s indoor soccer and women’s soccer.

Executive Director
Blair Webster

Blair Webster has been the executive director of the OCAA since 2004.

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ABOUT ONTARIO COLLEGES ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) is a recognized leader in intercollegiate athletics in the province, dedicated to student athlete and sport development. The OCAA has 31 members sponsoring 16 league and tournament championships.

For additional information please contact:

Josh Bell-Webster
Marketing and Communications
Ontario Colleges Athletic Association
Tel: 416-426-7041
Fax: 416-426-7308
E-mail: bell-webster@ocaa.com