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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President -Tom Burnell After retiring in 2022, Tom, and his wife, Heather, have taken up pickleball with a passion. As a lifelong supporter and leader of nonprofit societies, Tom is committed to making the Surrey Pickleball Club as the best place to play. |
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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. |
VACANT - Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Player Development & Clinics Coordinator |
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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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VACANT - Secretary |
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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. |