The Buzz

Hello Members,

As the Chair of the CPB Canada Board of Directors, I am pleased to provide an update on the Board and member activities from our amazing Annual IGNITE Conference last week in Calgary, Alberta.

The CPB Canada Board of Directors met twice, and the association hosted its Annual General Meeting for members. Please watch my video below or read-on for a detailed summary.

September 9th, 2025 - Final Meeting of the 2024-25 Board of Directors

The CPB Canada Board of Directors met to approve the following:

• A new organizational government relations strategy.
• A new organizational privacy policy.
• Updates to the existing CPB certification policies regarding continuing professional development and parameters around reinstatement.

Friday, September 12th, 2025 - Annual General Meeting:

During the Annual General Meeting of the members, the following business items were discussed and approved:

• Members received the 2024-25 Annual Report and the 2024-25 Audited Financial Statements, prepared by the firm of Parker Prins Lebano, CPA.
• Additionally, the members approved the reappointment of Parker Prins Lebano, CPA, as the Auditor for this fiscal year.
• The association announced the results of the Director elections. Below are the successful candidates along with their vote counts. We extend our gratitude to all candidates who put their names forward.

Candidates

Vote Count

Status

Steve Camilleri, CB, CPB

297

Elected (3-year term)

Bonnie Jensen-Walker, CPB, PLP

291

Elected (3-year term)

Kristin Thompson, CPB

279

Elected (3-year term)

Margaret Wiltshire, CPB

250

Elected (3-year term)

Diandra Whymns, CPB, PCP

249

Elected (1-year term)

Amy Lewis, CPB

248

Not Elected

Kim Westervelt, CPB

176

Not Elected

Elected Candidates:

Steve Camilleri, CB, CPB

Bonnie Jensen-Walker, CPB, PLP

Kristin Thompson, CPB

Margaret Wiltshire, CPB

Diandra Whymns, CPB, PCP

Friday, September 12th, 2025 - First meeting of the 2025-26 Board of Directors:

The new 2025-26 Board of Directors met following the Annual General Meeting to make Officer appointments for the upcoming term. Below are the appointments, including those assigned by virtue of their officer roles and those appointed by the Board.

Position/Role

Appointed Member

Chair

Melissa Lenos, CPB, PCP

(serving final year of 2 year term)

Vice-Chair

Karolina Francis, CPB

(serving final year of 2 year term)

Treasurer

Steve Camilleri, CB, CPB

(appointed by the Board of Directors)

Executive Committee Members

Melissa Lenos, CPB, PCP, Karolina Francis, CPB, Steve Camilleri, CB, CPB (appointed by virtue of their Officer role)

Christie Craven, CPB & Teresa Slack, CPB

(appointed by the Board of Directors)

Board Appointed Chair-Alternate for Operational Committees:

Ethics and Discipline Committee - Kimme Lafayette, CPB

Education and Professional Development Advisory Group - Kristin Thompson, CPB

CPB Certification Advisory Group – Rachel Devine, CPB

Youth and Diversity Advisory Group – Diandra Whymns, CPB, PCP

I hope you this provides a clear overview of our recent Board activities. I look forward to the year ahead working alongside this fantastic group of professionals. 

Best Regards,

Melissa Lenos, CPB, PCP
Chair – CPB Canada Board of Directors