Chevalier Charles R. Hill KGCStG
Grand Prior
The Order of St. George
Grand Prior
July 2020 – Present
Charles was appointed the Grand Prior of the Order in June 2020. He has served in many executive roles within the Order since 2003 including Grand Secretary, Foundation Chair and President. Charles also initiated the incorporation of the Order as a not-for-profit corporation and facilitated achievement of charitable status in 2007. He models the Chivalric duties and responsibilities of being a Knight or Dame within the Order of St. George. Charles is also very involved in other charitable organizations at an executive level and holds senior positions in regional, national and international interfaith organizations addressing poverty and inclusivity of all peoples at a social, economic and faith level. Charles extends this personal invitation: “700 years after the founding of the Order, the world needs the Chivalric virtues of Faith, Honour and Service more than ever. I welcome everyone to review the great works captured on our website We could use your support and energy in continuing our mission of Service.”
Chevalier General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier OC CMM MSC CD KGCStG
Patron
The Order of St. George
Patron of the Order
2008 – Present
General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier OC CMM MSC CD, former Chief of The Defence Staff of Canada, was born and educated in Newfoundland. He graduated from Memorial University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
His military career started with service in the 8th Canadian Hussars, in Petawawa – Ontario; he went on to serve with the Royal Canadian Dragoons in Lahr – Germany and his subsequent service included tours of duty in Montreal – Quebec; at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa; as commander of 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group; Deputy Commanding General of III Armoured Corps in the United States Army at Fort Hood in Texas; Commander of Multi-National Division in Bosnia-Herzegovina; Chief of Land Staff of the Canadian Army; and Commander of ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) in Afghanistan.
General Hillier was appointed Chief of the Land Staff of Canada in 2003. In 2005 he became Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada. He stepped down as CDS in 2008. On his retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces, he was appointed Chancellor of his alma mater, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
General Hillier became the Patron of the Grand Priory of Canada and the Americas of The Order of St. George in 2008. He was invested into the Order with the rank of Knight Grand Cross at an investiture ceremony held in Niagara Falls, Ontario in September of 2009.
Chevalier Major Jon Derrick Marshall CD KGCStG
Dean
The Order of St. George
Dean of The Order
February 2022 – Present
Derrick was raised in the Annapolis Valley near 14 Wing Greenwood. After graduation from High School he attended Acadia University, where he earned a Bachelor Arts degree in International relations (1987) and a Master of Divinity degree in 1991. During that time he served as a platoon Commander in the West Nova Scotia Regiment. He was subsequently ordained a Baptist minister in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, where he led five churches from 1991-1997. After that pastoral charge he joined the CAF in the Royal Canadian Chaplain Service and has been a Canadian Armed Forces Chaplain for over 24 years. He has served as a unit chaplain with the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Canadian Army, the Canadian Special Forces and the Royal Canadian Navy. He served as 1 CMBG Senior Chaplain, studied ethics at Saint Paul University/University of Ottawa, and was Senior Chaplain at Canadian Forces Support Unit Ottawa. He has also served as the policy and media staff officer in the Office of the Chaplain General. His deployments include Op Athena (Afghanistan) in 2005, and Op Reassurance while serving in HMCS Ville de Quebec in 2018. As the ethics subject matter expert for the Royal Canadian Chaplain Service, he has published numerous articles and has taught Defence Ethics and the Intermediate Chaplain Ethics course at Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre for over a decade. Derrick is currently the Senior Fleet Chaplain in Halifax, leading, managing, coaching, mentoring and supervising five subordinate chaplains who deploy on operations domestically and internationally. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Acadia University in 2008. He is married to his wonderful wife, Cheryl, and is proud of his son, Aidan, who is currently serving as a Bosun in the Naval Reserve during his university studies.
Priors
The Order Board of Directors
The Foundation Board of Directors
Chevalier Gareth J. Green CD KGCStG
Founder & First Grand Prior
The Order of St. George
Our Founder and First Grand Prior
March 2003 to November 2019
From the instrument of authority signed by the Grand Master of the International Knightly Order of St. George, His Excellency Major-General Dr. Janos D. Karaszy-Kulin MVO GCStG GCLJ LLD, dated Nov 25th, 2002 and duly consecrated at Christ Church, Niagara Falls, Ontario on March 1st, 2003, Gareth founded The Order of St. George Grand Priory of Canada and the Americas, and led its growth as Grand Master until November 2019.
We are indebted to Gareth for his many outstanding contributions and the positive difference he has made to the lives of many of Canada’s wounded Veterans and their families, the Cadets and Junior Rangers as well as the many other recipients of The Order’s charitable programs. His original vision and sense of purpose will always stand as a beacon for the continued success of The Order.
Chevalier Colonel (Ret’d) Andrew Nellestyn
OStJ CD KGCStG PhD PEng
Past Grand Master
The Order of St. George
Past Grand Master
November 2019 to June 2020
Andrew was appointed Grand Master* of the Order in November 2019. A man of incredible talent and innumerable accomplishments, Andrew contributed significantly to the growth and development of the Order.
*For a period of time, the Order employed the term “Grand Master”, but reinstated the term “Grand Prior” as of July 2020.
Dame Dagmar Teubner DGCStG
She is a Lawyer, Chartered Accountant and Registered Trusts and Estates Practitioner. She lectures at York University, has been a volunteer for the St. John Ambulance Therapy dog program, a Director and Officer of the Canadian Sport Horse Association, Director and Officer of the Ontario Equestrian Federation, a Director of Rosalie Hall, Director of the Ontario Finance Authority, a Founding member and Director of the Ontario Weimaraner Rescue and Assistance Organization and Director and Chair of the Toronto Branch of St. John Ambulance. It is hard to believe she has any time to pursue her interests of scuba diving, flying (she has a pilot’s license), cycling and breeding and training hunter and dressage horses.
Dame Debra Merrill DStG
Debbie Merrill has been a pharmacist for over 40 years starting out as a Military Pharmacist for 8 years. Following the military, she became a hospital pharmacist full-time while maintaining a casual practice in community pharmacy. Career highlights include obtaining a doctorate degree at the Ohio State University, the development of the Clinical Pharmacy Program at the Ottawa Hospitals (Civic Campus), establishing multiple Joint Assessment programs (assessment for surgeries for hips/knees) in Ontario and serving as the Director of Pharmacy at both the William Osler and Royal Victoria Regional Health Centres (both in Ontario). Debbie has been involved in Research Ethics as a Board Director for the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s Research Ethics Board (RVH REB), a position she has held for over 20 years, 4 of which were served as the Chair and as a member and Chair for the hospital’s Health Ethics Committee. Throughout her career, Debbie has been a staunch advocate and mentor for her profession volunteering in the hospital pharmacy’s professional society including serving as President for the Ontario Chapter. She was a contributing Editor to the society for over 10 years. While retired, Debbie continues her commitment to RVH’s REB.
Dame Jacquelyn Stevenson DStG
Jacquelyn (Jacki) was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She understands the intricacies and challenges of military families as a daughter, sister and mother. Her greatest challenge was the deployment of her son to Afghanistan in 2010 as a Reservist. She will never forget driving him from Halifax to Gagetown on May 9, 2010, Mother’s Day, two days prior to his departure overseas. Jacquelyn has dedicated much of her time to her community, publicly engaged in volunteer roles over the last 20 years. Currently, she is the Chair of the Board of the Halifax and Region Military Family Resource Center (H&R MFRC). She has served for six-years in various Executive Committee positions (Chair, Advisor to Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary). As Chair she is overseeing the modernization and strategic direction of the H&R MFRC through technology and policy development. She is ensuring the evolving organization is focused on being agile, modern, and relevant; meeting the needs of the modern day military family. Over the last four-years, she has participated in the national working group dedicated to transitioning MFRC’s to an aligned governance model as directed by the Chief of Defence Staff. Jacquelyn is dedicated to continuous professional development, particularly in areas of non-profit governance and policy development. Jacquelyn works with Public Services and Procurement Canada as a Procurement Specialist.2016 and the Senate of Canada Sesquicentennial Medal in 2018.
Dame Andrea Chant DCStG
Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Andrea had an exemplary example in her parents for volunteering. After being involved in Brownies, Girl Guides, and Air Cadets, Andrea enrolled as a CIC officer at 52 City of Calgary Air Cadet Squadron and held the positions of Training Officer, Administration Officer, and Supply Officer, until she moved to Thompson, Manitoba. During her two years in Thompson, she attached herself to 737 Northern Lights Air Cadet Squadron as Training Officer and later, as Acting Commanding Officer. Two beautiful children later, her most notable achievement volunteering is as the Parent Sponsoring Committee Chair for 52 Air Cadet Squadron, which she has held for 5 years. In this role she has made the squadron financially secure. In her work life, Andrea has most notably held the position of Account Executive with two major cosmetic and fragrance companies. However, after company restructuring, Andrea retrained and graduated with an honours diploma in Medical Office Administration. In this new field, she finds herself fulfilled working with and helping patients. Andrea feels that the Order of St. George is a perfect fit for her to continue to serve others and looks forward to making a difference in this service.
Dame Nishika Jardine, DGCStG
Dame Nishika Jardine is a Veteran with 37 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces (Regular Army, RCEME Corps), and is currently the Veterans Ombud, having been appointed for a five year term in November 2020. During her military career, she was privileged to serve and lead in Maintenance organizations in all three environments: with the Army in CFB Gagetown, the Navy in CFB Esquimalt and the Air Force at 19 Wing Comox. She commanded the RCEME School in 2008-2010. Notable staff appointments include that of RCEME Officers Career Manager, Staff Officer to the Vice Chief of Defence Staff, Coordinator for the CAF Executive Development Program, Deputy Project Manager Medium Support Vehicle System, as well as a year with OP ATHENA in Afghanistan as the senior staff officer responsible for the strategic sustainment of the Joint Task Force. Promoted to Colonel in 2014, she served one year as Director Armament Sustainment Program Management until moving to Toronto as the Deputy Commandant, Canadian Forces College for her final posting. She completed her service in May 2019, and has since served on the Board of Directors of the Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston, the Board of Governors of the Air Cadet League Ontario Provincial Committee, the Board of Directors of the Order of St. George, and the Board of Directors for the RCEME Museum and Heritage Foundation.
Dame Gillian Federico, DStG
Gillian Federico, of the Toronto Priory, joined the Reserves in 1993. She served as Chaplain of the Toronto Scottish Regiment (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s Own), the first Roman Catholic Pastoral Associate Chaplain to serve with an Army Reserve Unit, and later as Brigade Chaplain, 32 Canadian Brigade Group and then as Deputy Area Chaplain LFCA. A Reservist, she worked concurrently as a consultant in Religious Education, Family Life Education and Adult Faith Formation to the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, until she took early ‘retirement’ to undertake full-time ministry with the Canadian Armed Forces. She currently works with the Halton Catholic District School Board in Burlington, where she leads a team of ten secondary school chaplains, 45 elementary school Pastoral Animators, the Compassionate and Critical Care Response Team, in addition to directing Faith Formation for the Board and providing liturgical and pastoral care to Catholic Education Centre staff.
She takes community service very seriously, serving as Chair of the Interfaith Council of Halton, on the Boards of Birthright Brampton, the Army Cadet League (Ontario), Commissionaires Great Lakes, the Senate of the Toronto Scottish Regiment, the Executive Committee of the Lorne Scots Regimental Association and as Army Cadet Liaison Officer for three Army Cadet corps in the Greater Toronto Region.
Chevalier Scott Healey, KCStG
Scott Healey of the Kingston Priory, joined the Naval Reserve in 1981 at HMCS YORK in Toronto. He has been on full and part-time service ever since. His military highlights include five years in command of four KINGSTON Class ships, a 10-month deployment to Afghanistan in 2008-09 and Special Requirements Director for Innovation at Canadian SpecialOperations Forces Command (SOFCOM). He has proven command, leadership skills and the determination and insight to make the right things happen at the right time. Throughout his career he has been involved in leading and contributing to teams responsible for special projects ranging from Galas to fundraisers to providing security for major events.
As chair of the HMCS Bytown Corporation he led the initiative to render whole this private corporation and to advance the case for the transfer of this historic property and its memorabilia to the Crown. In the face of considerable Crown hesitancy, complex legal and financial challenges, risk mitigation and lengthy negotiations, under his leadership and with his determination and negotiation skills the matter was concluded successfully last year. As Chair of the Ways and Means Committee of the Friends of the Canadian War Museum Board of Directors, he has instituted a number of initiatives to enhance the Friends Newsletter, drive up readership and increase the membership of and donations to the Corporation. Scott was the driving force in the successful OStG Afghan Interpreters Veterans’ Mental Health Campaign.
Chevalier Justin Fogarty, KGCStG
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Chevalier Ronald Gibson, KStG
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Chevalier Thomas Chong, KStG
Chevalier Thomas Chong, KStG, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and Fellow of Order of St. John, brings over 25 years of experience in not-for-profit corporate governance to the Order of St. George. His expertise includes governance, strategic planning, finance, cybersecurity, and risk management.
With a 36-year career spanning three continents, Chong has made significant contributions in telecommunications, notably as a Corporate Engineering Manager at Bell Canada’s Nortel Telecommunications, after he was hired directly from London England. He was the first visible minority elected President and Chair of Professional Engineers Ontario in its 100-year history, breaking the “Bamboo Ceiling” in 2015.
Chong has served on various boards and committees advocating for social justice and human rights, including as Chair of Veteran Bridging Homes Canada. He holds a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Strathclyde and certifications such as PMP and Lean Six Sigma. He is a Chartered Engineer (U.K.) and Professional Engineer (Canada), and a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (FCAE) and Engineers Canada (FEC).
His community service includes initiatives like Toronto’s “Out of the Cold” program, supporting homeless people, and sponsoring Syrian and Ukrainian refugee families. Chong has donated around $180,000 to various charitable causes.
Chong’s accolades include the Amethyst Awards, the Ontario government’s EAGLE Award, the COVID-19 Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum and Diamond Jubilee Medallion Awards. As Co-Chair of the Ontario Public Service East Asian Network Group, he led diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism initiatives impacting over 3,000 employees.
As a former Board member of Legal Aid Ontario, Chong fought for legal and policy reforms, including the Employment Equity Act and redress for the Chinese Head Tax and Exclusion Act, leading to compensations and a parliamentary apology in 2006. He promoted access to justice for new immigrants, low-income individuals, and disadvantaged communities through free, high-quality legal aid services supported by over 4,000 private lawyers.
Chevalier Imran Qayyum, KStG
Chevalier Imran Qayyum is a seasoned C-level executive with over 20 years of expertise in corporate governance, strategic planning, and compliance management. Currently serving as the Chair of the Board at a national not-for-profit organization, he has significantly enhanced board efficiency and governance practices. His leadership has resulted in improved stakeholder engagement and substantial cost savings.
In addition to his role at the not-for-profit organization, Imran has provided strategic consulting services across North America, the Middle East, and South-East Asia. He specializes in facilitating high net-worth immigration to Canada and has a strong track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets and ensuring legal compliance. His previous roles include Chief Financial Officer and President of a strategic consulting firm, where he scaled numerous small businesses and improved client retention significantly.
Imran holds prestigious designations, including ICD.D (Institute Certified Director), C.Dir (Chartered Director), ASC (Administrateur de sociétés certifié), and A.C.C. (Audit Committee Certified), reflecting his commitment to excellence in governance. He is dedicated to advancing the mission of the Order of St. George and leveraging his extensive experience to support its strategic goals.
Chevalier David Parker, KStG
David is an investment professional with 37 years of industry experience. After completing his BA at the University of Western Ontario, in 1983 he joined a Toronto Brokerage firm, where he trained on the floor of the old Toronto Stock Exchange and went on to become a Director and Partner. After nine years he accepted a post in the Caribbean as President and Managing Director of an off shore investment firm, based in Barbados and a position as a Director of a TSE listed Re-Insurance Company based in Bermuda. In 1997 David moved back to Canada and accepted a position with his present employer BMO Private Investment Counsel Inc. in Kingston, Ontario. His current position is Vice President and Senior Investment Counsellor. David has volunteered in various community activities including co-founding a registered charity, the Wolfe Island Early Years Centre. He has also been Corporate Ambassador with the United Way for many years. Most recently has served as a Board member of the Hill 70 Memorial.
Chevalier John Nolan, KStG
John has served in the Ontario Public Service for three decades, as a senior policy advisor and for many years as a senior land claim negotiator representing HMQ in Right of Ontario at negotiating tables. Previously, he served on political staff in the House of Commons, as a manager of a youth employment program and as a director of a residential treatment centre for emotionally disturbed adolescents. In addition, he served 26 years in the Canadian Forces Cadet Instructor Cadre (administration officer, training officer and commanding officer), including 17 years at cadet summer camps (Senior Training Officer at CFB Borden) and five years on a Class C appointment at Central Region HQ (CFB Toronto) as the Area Cadet Officer (Air) for Central Ontario. John’s volunteer work includes 13 years on the Board of Governors (two years as Chair) of the Air Cadet League Ontario Provincial Committee, and he is currently a governor on the National Board. He has also been a Cub leader and Group Commissioner for Scouts Canada, and is a 3rd degree knight with the Knights of Columbus. John holds a BA (Politics) from Brock University, has been married to Tracy for 31 years. They have two sons.
Chevalier A.J.M (Art) Lamarche, KStG
A.J.M (Art) Lamarche of the NCR Priory, has vast experience in the banking, financial management and consulting areas of employment and appears in the Canadian Who’s Who. He attended the University of Ottawa and Queen’s and has designations including Fellow, Inst. of Canadian Bankers F.I.C.B. and the Society of Management Accountants of Ont. RIA Level III. Work experience includes: Executive, senior management and advisor positions with Financial Institutions, Loto Canada Inc. and the House of Commons. He has worked as Administrator to the Canada Committee, as Executive Director Canada Post Mandate Review Committee, a member of the Veterans’ Review and Appeal Board and member/chair of the Federal Judicial Appointment Committee. He has served on numerous Boards of Directors including the Carleton Catholic School Board, Regional Catholic School Trustees’ Association and Health Force Ontario. His honours include City of Kanata Pin; the Bicentennial Medal, Province of Ontario; Canada 125 Medal; Order of St. Gregory the Great; Papal Award; Award of Merit, Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association; the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee Medals, the Senate of Canada 150th Sesquicentennial medal, and Man of the Year,
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Chevalier Anthony Moore, KStG
Anthony Moore of Cascadia Priory is a highly seasoned, results oriented sales professional with expertise in Territory Management, business management, managing sales teams and drafting marketing strategies to optimize sales opportunities. He uses his dynamic interpersonal skills, strong leadership and ability to work independently and as part of a team to get things done. He is a strong communicator and relationship builder.
He is a volunteer on many Boards including serving for eight years as President of the Whalley Legion, 1st and 2nd VP Cadets, Poppy Committee, Deputy zone commander Peace Arch Zone BC/Yukon Command RCL, Legion Veteran Village Research Board, Board Legion Veteran Village Center of Excellence for PTSD /Robotics, New Chelsea Veterans Housing Legion representative and past treasure of the Medicine Hat Metis Association. He currently serves as Deputy Prior, Cascadia. He holds a Minister of Veterans Affairs Award.
Chevalier John Pickford, KGCStG
Captain (Navy) (ret’d) John Pickford was Born in Halifax, NS, educated at Dalhousie University, he joined the Canadian Forces in 1973, retiring 37 years later. He held several sea-going and shore appointments including Executive Officer of HMCS PROTECTEUR and commanded HMCS ATHABASKAN, deployed in the Persian Gulf during the Gulf War in 1990-1991. He later commanded Combat Division of Fleet School Halifax and Maritime Operations Group Five. Ashore, in Halifax and Ottawa, he was Executive Secretary to Commander Maritime Command, Director of Naval Training, Director of Major Maritime Capital Projects and Director-General Maritime Force Development. In 2002 he was Chief of Staff for Canadian Joint Task Force South West Asia at U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Florida. In 2005, as Project Manager of the Canadian Naval Centennial 1910-2010, he developed and executed all nationally focused and National Capital Region events and activities. For these efforts he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He retired in 2011, resides in Halifax and is active with the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust.
Chevalier Paul Henry, KCStG
Paul J. Henry is City Archivist of Ottawa. He began his archival career at the National Archives of Canada, and later served as an archivist at the Directorate of History and Heritage in the Department of National Defence.
Dr. Henry has been nominated three times, and won once, the City Manager’s Award of Excellence. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the 2007 Alexander Fraser Award from the Archives Association of Ontario, the 2003 Public Service of Canada Award of Excellence, the 2000 The Rt. Hon. Roland Michener Medal from The RPSC Philatelic Research Foundation, and the 1996 Eastern-Ontario Archivists’ Association Award.
He is a past president of the Archives Association of Ontario, and a member of the international Academy of Certified Archivists. He sits on the Standards Council of Canada’s Advisory Committee to ISO on archives and records management, and on the Canadian Council of Archives.
As an historian, archivist, and specialist in information governance, he has lectured internationally, and written, on a variety of topics. In his spare time, he is a licensed amateur radio operator and enjoys travelling.
Chevalier William Foote, KGCStG
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Chevalier Ian Steingaszner, KCStG
Currently employed as the Manager, Supplier Risk for the Americas with Magna International Inc., he has over thirty years of business experience in the areas of finance, audit and information technology. He also serves as a Captain with the Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment)—an infantry regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserves—in the dual roles of Finance Officer and Band Officer. Ian is also an active member of the Regimental Pipes and Drums. His community activities include volunteering with the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem where he currently serves as a Director of the Foundation and Chair of Honours and Awards for the Barrie Simcoe Muskoka Branch. Prior to this he was the Treasurer (Ontario Council) and Chair of the Financial Resource Committee. Other volunteer activities include serving as the Treasurer of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada (2006-to date), Director of Communications, Toronto Chapter of the Information Security Audit and Control Association (2000-2020) and the Toronto Branch Secretary of the Orders and Medals Research Society (1989-2002).
Chevalier Allan Plett, KCStG
Allan Plett spent 15 years in the Canadian Forces. He served from 1972-1988 with the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada and attained the rank of Warrant Officer. He then spent 25 years as Paramedic in British Columbia. During that period, he also operated two small businesses, one a Martial Arts School (he is a 7th degree black belt) and the other a Shiatsu Therapy, Acupressure and Reflexology clinic. His many awards include British Columbia Ambulance Service Commendation Award for Bravery and the New Westminster Police Board Certificate of Merit for Bravery. His many volunteer activities include serving as Past President Agira Unit, Vice President Savio Unit, Road Captain Moro Unit and current Operations Officer for the Western Canada Formation of the Canadian Army Veteran Motorcycle Unit. Allan has contributed countless efforts to charities such as Citadel Canine Society, which supports PTSD service dogs for veterans and first responders, Ride for Dad and Ride to Live in support of Prostate Cancer and the Annual Memorial Ride for the Fallen for Afghan veterans and Silver Cross families.
Chevalier Allan Bird, KCStG
Allan is a Canadian and a retired Executive of the Government of Canada. He was educated at two Canadian Universities, McGill University and Carleton University where he majored in Political Science and Law. Allan started his career as a Member of the Canadian Department of Communications, where he was responsible for the undersea cable that connected the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System from Thule, Greenland to Newfoundland, Canada. As a result of these duties, he was recruited by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, (RCMP) Canada’s National Police Force. There he worked in Criminal and Security Intelligence (CSIS)until 1984, when his duties were transferred to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. He remained there until 2003 when he was promoted to the Executive Level of Government and he was transferred to the RCMP as the Officer in Charge of National Security, Threat Assessment and Protective Intelligence. He retired from these duties in 2006 after 35 years of Government service. After retirement, Allan was recruited by the Canadian Department of Natural Resources where he worked as the Director of Public Safety and Security conducting Threat Assessments and Crisis Management Planning. He was later recruited into a Venue Manager position with the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, the 2010 Deerhurst G8 Summit, the 2010 Toronto G20 Summit and the 2012 London Olympic Games where he acted as a consultant to the Olympic Organizing Committee. In 2015 he was selected as a Senior Security Manager for the Baku, Azerbaijan First European Games. In addition, Allan has prepared and tested the Crisis Management Plans for the RCMP, CSIS, Natural Resources Canada and the Canadian National Energy Board.
Allan is an expert in Security Intelligence, Crisis Management, Port Security, Immigration and Customs and National Security Threat Evaluation.
While working in Government, eager to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces, Allan became Officer in the Canadian Army Reserves and worked with the Royal Montreal Regiment. Allan is a Commander in her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Order of St. John, He is a Knight Commander in the Order of St. George, a Knight Commander in the Order of St. Lazarus and a Fellow of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada.He has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, the Canadian Armed Forces Decoration. In 2009 Allan received a Grant of Arms from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Dame Melanie Graham, DCStG
Lt(N) Melanie Graham retired from the Canadian Armed Forces in September, 2012. She served as a Naval Public Affairs Officer and enjoyed eleven years in the Regular Force. She began her career, in October 2000, as a Naval Reservist, but began working with DND Public Affairs shortly after her transfer to the Regular Forces. Graham has served in a variety of capacities including: Liaison Officer for the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), USN; Base Tours supervisor CFB Esquimalt; the PAO deployed to Vancouver with Lord Strathcona Horse Artillery (Royal Canadians) as Task Force Vancouver, a component of Operation PODIUM, a military support operation for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics; and PAO for 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group until 25 July 2011. Melanie Graham has both a BA and an MA in International Studies. She has three grown children and two grandchildren, enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle in her spare time, and has recently embarked on a new career in the field of digital media, including publishing and film production.
Chevalier Daniel Hutt, KStG
Daniel Marshall Hutt was born in 1949 in Nova Scotia. He was raised there until he took employment in Ontario, where he still resides in Pickering. He is the father of three, Tonya, Kristen and Sean and the proud grandfather of five princesses. He is predeceased by Wendy (Dunbar), his wife of 48 years. He had two careers during his working years – he retired as a Staff Inspector with the Toronto Police Service in 2000 and then spent the next sixteen years as Director, Campus Police Services at the University of Toronto (St. George Campus). In 1991 he received the Police Exemplary Service Medal. Before and during his retirement, he served on a number of not for profit boards – International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (6 years); The Faculty Club at the U of T (14 years); Public Sector Health and Safety Association (3 years) and the Air Cadet League, Ontario Provincial Committee (15 years so far) where he is the Chair (2019-2020). He is a member of the Grand Lodge AF&AM Ontario and the York Rite.
Chevalier Thomas Morin-Cabana KStG
L’enseigne de Vaisseau de 1ère classe Thomas Morin-Cabana est né le 16 octobre 1997 à Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Québec et grandit ensuite à Saint-Georges de Beauce. Monsieur Morin-Cabana s’implique dans sa communauté auprès du programme des Cadets du Canada, mais aussi au sein de plusieurs organisations publiques et parapubliques comme le Prix international du Duc d’Édimbourg à titre de Vice-président Québec, président de l’Association des médaillés et président du financement ; auprès de l’Ambulance Saint-Jean comme Officier jeunesse où il fonde le plus important département jeunesse de la province de Québec et auprès de l’Escadre 302 de l’AARC comme trésorier. Postes qu’il occupe toujours. En 2018, Monsieur Morin-Cabana se joint à la Marine royale canadienne à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté Montcalm à titre d’officier du renseignement. Travaillant à temps plein à son unité pendant ses études, il occupa le poste de Coordonnateur de l’instruction aux opérations en plus de s’impliquer activement comme instructeur de premiers soins de l’unité. Il est ensuite affecté au Centre de Coordination du Personnel Québec à titre de Gérant de carrière national. Ayant une vie déjà bien remplie, monsieur Morin-Cabana dévoue récemment son temps à sa propre fondation visant à protéger le patrimoine de la Couronne au Canada : La Société Monarchiste du Canada et a récemment accepté les fonctions de trésorier de l’Association canadienne pour les Nations Unies, poste auquel il s’investit présentement dans une initiative humanitaire internationale. L’Enseigne de Vaisseau de 1ère classe Morin-Cabana est présentement affecté au Quartier général du Commandant des Opérations interarmées du Canada – Ottawa et poursuit des actuellement des études universitaires en Études militaires et stratégiques au collège militaire royale de Kingston, ON.
Chevalier Thomas Morin-Cabana KStG
L’enseigne de Vaisseau de 1ère classe Thomas Morin-Cabana est né le 16 octobre 1997 à Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Québec et grandit ensuite à Saint-Georges de Beauce. Monsieur Morin-Cabana s’implique dans sa communauté auprès du programme des Cadets du Canada, mais aussi au sein de plusieurs organisations publiques et parapubliques comme le Prix international du Duc d’Édimbourg à titre de Vice-président Québec, président de l’Association des médaillés et président du financement ; auprès de l’Ambulance Saint-Jean comme Officier jeunesse où il fonde le plus important département jeunesse de la province de Québec et auprès de l’Escadre 302 de l’AARC comme trésorier. Postes qu’il occupe toujours. En 2018, Monsieur Morin-Cabana se joint à la Marine royale canadienne à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté Montcalm à titre d’officier du renseignement. Travaillant à temps plein à son unité pendant ses études, il occupa le poste de Coordonnateur de l’instruction aux opérations en plus de s’impliquer activement comme instructeur de premiers soins de l’unité. Il est ensuite affecté au Centre de Coordination du Personnel Québec à titre de Gérant de carrière national. Ayant une vie déjà bien remplie, monsieur Morin-Cabana dévoue récemment son temps à sa propre fondation visant à protéger le patrimoine de la Couronne au Canada : La Société Monarchiste du Canada et a récemment accepté les fonctions de trésorier de l’Association canadienne pour les Nations Unies, poste auquel il s’investit présentement dans une initiative humanitaire internationale. L’Enseigne de Vaisseau de 1ère classe Morin-Cabana est présentement affecté au Quartier général du Commandant des Opérations interarmées du Canada – Ottawa et poursuit des actuellement des études universitaires en Études militaires et stratégiques au collège militaire royale de Kingston, ON.
Chevalier Lindsay Dencsak KStG
Colonel Lindsay Dencsak was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1989 as a member of the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Following phase training he was posted to Petawawa where he served first as a Platoon Commander in Maintenance Company, 2 Service Battalion and Technical Adjutant of the 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. Over the next 20 years which also included time in National Defence Headquarters, Joint Task Force Headquarters and overseas deployments, he spent a significant amount of time in Canadian Armed Forces training and education establishments culminating in his appointment as Commandant Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers School in 2014.
He was promoted to his current rank in 2017 and served as the Director of the Department of Applied Military Science at Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) Kingston as well as a member of the Board of Governors of Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean . He is currently the Project Manager for the Armoured Combat Support Vehicle project.
He has a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Regina, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Calgary and a Chartered Director Designation from McMaster University. He is a graduate of the Command and Staff College Program of the United States Marine Corps.
Chevalier Ferguson Mobbs KStG
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Chevalier Eugene Kushnir KCStG
Chevalier Gene Kushnir was born and raised in Edmonton Alberta where he completed his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta. After working in the mobile mounted equipment and biomedical industries, he moved to Kingston, Ontario and completed his Masters Degree in Business Administration from the Royal Military College of Canada. Chevalier Kushnir worked in the pharmaceutical and law enforcement professions before moving to Calgary, Alberta where he currently works at the City of Calgary. Chevalier Kushnir enrolled into the Canadian Armed Forces – Cadet Instructors Cadre in March of 1998 and has served at 5 Air Cadet Squadrons, 3 summer training centres and has held the role of Commanding Officer 3 times and is currently the Commanding Officer of 604 Moose Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron. Chevalier Kushnir was appointed an Aide de Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta in 2019 and continues to serve in that regard. Chevalier Kushnir has been awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration with first bar, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta). Chevalier Kushnir was invested into the Order of St. George at a lovely service in Niagara Falls Ontario in 2006 and was appointed Prior of the Prairies Priory in 2023.
Chevalier Eugene Kushnir KCStG
Chevalier Gene Kushnir was born and raised in Edmonton Alberta where he completed his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta. After working in the mobile mounted equipment and biomedical industries, he moved to Kingston, Ontario and completed his Masters Degree in Business Administration from the Royal Military College of Canada. Chevalier Kushnir worked in the pharmaceutical and law enforcement professions before moving to Calgary, Alberta where he currently works at the City of Calgary. Chevalier Kushnir enrolled into the Canadian Armed Forces – Cadet Instructors Cadre in March of 1998 and has served at 5 Air Cadet Squadrons, 3 summer training centres and has held the role of Commanding Officer 3 times and is currently the Commanding Officer of 604 Moose Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron. Chevalier Kushnir was appointed an Aide de Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta in 2019 and continues to serve in that regard. Chevalier Kushnir has been awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration with first bar, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta). Chevalier Kushnir was invested into the Order of St. George at a lovely service in Niagara Falls Ontario in 2006 and was appointed Prior of the Prairies Priory in 2023.
Chevalier Donald Haisell KCStG
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Dame Kelly Williamson DStG
Commander Kelly Williamson, MMM, is a trusted leader and effective communicator who has served Canada with distinction as a Naval Warfare Officer in HMC Ships Algonquin and Vancouver , a Public Affairs Officer and two-time member of the Disaster Assistance Response Team. From Haiti to Nepal, Afghanistan to West Africa, Commander Williamson has demonstrated leadership, strength and resilience while protecting the high seas, supporting Canada’s Expeditionary and Special Forces, and on highly visible humanitarian assistance and global engagement missions.
Chevalier William Griffis KStG
Chevalier William (Bill) Griffis served for 21 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force first as a Communications and Electronics Engineering Officer, then as a Training Development Officer. Following his military career, he has pursued a number of paid and volunteer work opportunities which have allowed him to bring together his experiences in leadership development and the application of a systems approach to training and instructional systems design for the training of both military and civilian pilots and aviation maintenance engineers in Canada and abroad.
He gained valuable board member experience while working on boards for two different United Way agencies in Kingston and Barrie, Ontario. He also has governance experience and knowledge which were proven when he served periods as Executive Director of the Royal Military College Club of Canada (alumni association) and later as Executive Director of the Skookum Jim Friendship Centre, a First Nations charity and social services organization committed to a vision of bettering the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well being of First Nations peoples, fostering the way of friendship and understanding among people in the Yukon. He currently serves as Regional Vice Principal of the Inspiration Learning Centre, Vancouver, BC.
Chevalier Lawrence McGuin KStG
Chevalier Lawrence (Larry) McGuin retired from the Canadian Armed Forces in 1982 having served with the Canadian Army in Canada and on deployments with the United Nations in Cyprus, Egypt and Southeast Asia. After retirement, he worked as a Safety Consultant for various firms, eventually becoming the Fleet Safety Supervisor for Toronto. He was a uniformed officer in the Navy League Cadet Corps and served as the Commanding Officer of NLCCs Compass Rose in Richmond Hill, Temeraire in Downtown Toronto, Chambly in Barrie, Streetsville and Clarkson in Mississauga, eventually becoming an Area Officer looking after Navy League Cadet Corps in Eastern Ontario. As part of the civilian side of the Navy League Mississauga Branch, he served in all executive positions and was elected to the Board of Directors of the Ontario Division where he served in Board executive positions including president. Committee appointments include Finance, Awards and Bylaws Policies and Procedures Committees. He was awarded a Life Membership in the Navy League of Canada, a Navy League Meritorious Service Award, the Navy League Cadet 50th Anniversary award and the Navy League Long Service Medal with the 50-year Bar. He is a recipient of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers and the Queen Elizabeth ll Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee Medals.
Dame Louise Siew DStG
Capt(N) A.L. Siew born in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 1974, on completion of her Bachelor of Arts Degree, Capt(N) (Ret’d) Louise Siew began her military career as a Logistics Officer with 11 Service Battalion. After one year with this Army Reserve Unit, she started her Regular Force career as a Supply Officer at CFB Chilliwack. This was to be the first of many increasingly challenging logistics tours at the Station Base, Formation and HQ levels. Of particular note were her tours as a Formation Logistics Officer/N4 at Maritime Forces (Atlantic) where she was responsible for the effective support and materiel readiness of Canada’s East Coast Navy and as Commander, Canadian Materiel Support Group, where she was responsible for the provision of operational level support to CF Operations thru the integrated management of materiel and ammunition warehousing and distribution. Throughout her 35 year career, Capt(N) Siew has not only worked to provide the best possible support for her customers, but has also consistently championed issues related to quality of work life. On retirement from the CF, Capt(N) Louise Siew assumed the responsibilities of Project Director (PD) for the Material Acquisition and Support Modernization Programme, where she served as the PD for all strategic MA&S Modernization and Defence Resource Management systems solution related projects for three years. Capt(N) Siew retired from the Public Service in March 2016 and has recently undertaken volunteer work with her role as a member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian War Museum and working with the Canadian Military Logistics Association on behalf of “at-risk” Veterans.
Chevalier Barry Drews KStG
Barry Drews served his community as a Canadian Army Veterans Motorcycle Units Supporter member for 12 plus years, since June 2007. He has held positions within the C.A.V as Vice President, Sgt at Arms, President, C.A.V Skirmisher & National Sgt. at Arms. He is the founder of the Memorial Ride for the Fallen which is annual event in it’s 9th year. Barry worked with the Ministry of Transportation to get BC’s Highway of Heroes Dedication sign on the Trans-Canada Highway, which was unveiled in June 2011. Barry has been taking care of the 13 Silver Cross Families of B.C since 2010. On September 11 2014, Barry was awarded the Minster of Veterans Affairs Commendation for my work with Veterans & Silver Cross Families in the community. Barry is actively been involved in fundraising initiatives for numerous charities including Wounded Warriors Foundation, MFRC, George Derby Centre, Honor House Society & Citadel Canine Society. He continues to work with Veterans & Silver Cross Families in various communities’ throughout our country while trying to educate the general public on the past, present & future of our Canadian Armed Forces.