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To promote, foster and encourage the development and public appreciation of, and interest in, the
British Columbia Country Music Community - provincially, nationally and internationally.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS




Don Adams, President (Marketing/Promotions)


Email: don@bccountry.com


Nicole Hyette, Vice President (Communications)


Nicole started with the BCCMA in 2004, and her pride in promoting B.C. artists provincially and nationally has never wavered through her 5 terms with the Association. She has watched the Association develop as well as her two kids Dylan and Maya, through the course of the years and is always grateful for the support of the membership in her endeavours on the Board and patience with a single mom! She has taken great pride in spearheading the Hall of Fame Project, Directors Awards Celebration, free membership and streamlining the awards rules including implementing online voting. She is looking forward to rebuilding the Communications Department, and very excited to be working with such a great group of Directors. She has also taken the chair of Special Events Director with the 09 CCMA Vancouver Bid Committee.

Email nhyette@bccountry.com



Sue Irving, Secretary/Treasurer (Grants/Education)


Email: sue@bccountry.com


Linda Corscadden, Membership, Volunteers


Linda is on her 4th term with the Board of Directors. She is a mother of one boy Tyler, is a sign writer by trade and has her own custom clothing company in the works. Having volunteered for the BCCMA for a few years in the past she is looking forward to working with the Directors to see the BCCMA move forward and make it the best it can be. Having stomped her feet to the beat of country music for as long as she can remember, the love of this music will forever live on in her heart. She would like to thank everyone for their continued support, volunteering, and she can't wait to GIDDY UP into the new year!

Email lcorscadden@bccountry.com



Paul Caravetta, Sponsorship


Email: paul@bccountry.com


Tom McKillip, Special Events


Tom is the 2007 CCMA "Producer of the Year" for his production work on award-winning Aaron Pritchett's sophomore CD. Musician, singer and songwriter, Tom is also a multiple winner of the BCCMA "Producer of the Year", and 2007 "Country Music Person of the Year". He's passionate in his belief in the westcoast talent pool, and is excited about the new wave of artists that he's involved in developing.

Email tmckillip@bccountry.com



Ron Irving, Special Events/Education


Ron Irving is a veteran Canadian singer/songwriter with over 100 songs recorded worldwide in 6 languages. Ron’s songs have been recorded by Anne Murray, Michael Bublé, Lee Greenwood, The Statler Brothers, Asian superstar Jacky Cheung, South African Idol Anke, Germany’s Pop band ‘Trademark’; Lisa Brokop Amanda Stott, Karen Lee Batten and numerous others. His “Holdin’ Out For A Hero” recorded by Danish artist, Wenche recently brought Ron home a Gold record! Many of his songs have been used in feature films, TV series, song folios, TV Commercials, karaoke and ring tones. Also an active performer, music publisher and producer, Ron currently produces tri-lingual Country/Pop artist, Ginette Genereux. Ron is a proud member of the BC Country Music Hall of Fame and has recorded 2 solo CD’s, Into The Blue and has just released You’re Not Alone. His songs have received national awards from both SOCAN and the Canadian Music Publishers Association.

Email: ron@bccountry.com


Mark Patric, Artist Relations

Mark is Music Director of 93.7 JRfm along with Music Director and Assistant Program Director of 600 AM.

Email mpatric@bccountry.com



Curtis Pope, Artist Relations


Curtis is the Afternoon Drive Announcer and Music Director for Country 107.1 . This is Curtis' first term with the board and he hopes his experience and his knowledge will help build the BCCMA bigger and better. Curtis is also a father of three young children which should help him deal with the rest of the board ... He's kidding ... well kinda anyway...

Email: cpope@bccountry.com

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