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The members of the Board are elected at the Annual General Assembly. Four (4) people are elected on odd years and three (3) are elected on even years.
Each Board member’s mandate is for a two-year period. The mandates are renewable.
sonny.melancon@curling-quebec.qc.ca
Re-elected in 2024
(Board member since 2020)
Sonny Melancon, originally from La Sarre in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, has been passionate about curling since 2010, a sport that immediately captivated him. His commitment to this discipline goes beyond mere practice, as he has also taken on leadership responsibilities. From 2013 to 2017, he held the position of president of the La Sarre Curling Club, thus contributing to its development. From 2014 to 2019, he served as a director with the North West Regional Curling Association, where he played an active role in organizing and promoting curling in the region. His dedication earned him the election of president of the association in 2019. Since 2020, he has sat on the board of directors of Curling Québec, where he continues to actively contribute to the development of this sport he loves. Along with his passion for curling, Sonny explored various professional fields. Since 2017, he has worked as a control room supervisor in the mining sector. His role has allowed him to develop skills in management, coordination and decision-making, while contributing to an industry crucial to his region.
Father of 4 children, Sonny was able to reconcile his passion for curling, his professional career and personal life, by seizing the opportunities that presented themselves to him. He is proud of his career in curling and his contribution to the development of the sport.
richard.gervais@curling-quebec.qc.ca
Re-elected in 2024
(Board member since 2022)
Richard Gervais has been a member of the Board of Directors of Curling Québec since 2022. As a senior officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, he has acquired a wealth of experience in management and leadership that he puts forward in his involvement with curling. Involved in the construction of a new curling center since 2013, he took over the presidency when it opened in 2018. Qualified club coach and level two referee, he continues his involvement with his curling club in addition to sitting on the board of directors of the regional curling association.
Driven by the development of curling, he is responsible for training and tournaments with his local curling center. His ability and ease in communicating in both official languages has allowed him to train and intitiate an impressive number of new curlers. Since his retirement in 2012, he has played a minimum of five times per week in addition to his involvement in the promotion of the sport. No doubt curling is now his new passion.
secretaire@curling-quebec.qc.ca
Re-elected in 2025
(Board member since 2021)
Audrée Dufresne, originally from Amos in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, has been a member of the board of directors since 2021 and has acted as secretary since 2022. A lawyer by profession, she is a partner and owner of the firm Cain Lamarre and practices labor and employment. In this capacity, she advises employers in all sectors of activity in their labor relations but also in matters of governance, crisis management and compliance.
For this former recreational and competitive curler for more than 20 years, serving on the Board of Directors of Curling Québec allows her to “kill two birds with one stone”: to use her professional expertise to serve the members of the federation and reconnect with the most beautiful sport that exists.
dan.dewaard@curling-quebec.qc.ca
Elected in 2024
A long-time curling enthusiast, he wishes to actively contribute to the growth of the sport and to the development of Curling Québec at all levels — from junior programs to competitive athletes and regular members alike.
With over 17 years of experience in sales and personnel management, he brings strong expertise in leadership, organization, and strategic analysis. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Buckingham Curling Club for two years and on the Board of Cégep Heritage for one year, experiences that have given him a solid understanding of governance and teamwork dynamics. Furthermore, his professional background has allowed him to develop a comprehensive vision of business management and development.
Driven by his passion for curling and his desire to see the sport continue to grow, he aims to put his experience, discipline, and energy at the service of Curling Québec to contribute to its ongoing success and visibility.
valerie.tanguay@curling-quebec.qc.ca
Elected in 2025
With a background in finance and public administration, Ms. Tanguay combines her skills in program coordination and project management with her passion for curling, which she has practiced for over 30 years. She has been actively involved in organizing the Saguenay SuperCashspiel and serving on various boards, bringing a strategic perspective to the sport’s provincial development.
Originally from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Matthew discovered curling at the age of 16, starting at the Otterburn Park club. Resident of Trois-Rivières since 2004, it is there that he continues to evolve in this sport. He is entering his 24th year as a curler.
He had the opportunity to participate in several tournaments at the recreational and competitive level, including two provincial Tankard championships and won Provincial Club Series Championship in 2018. With the objective of transmitting his passion and promoting the development of the next generation, he was also a coach for young people at school level for 5 years.
Matthew has always been very involved in several committees, both through his personal and professional career, he now wishes to focus more on his involvement in the sport he loves. He has also been very involved in the last year to sustain the regional curling association in his region, Mauricie.
In addition to curling, he is passionate about events and management, and it is in these areas that he works year-round. He wishes to use his experience and skills for the development and creation of future projects for Curling Québec.
Elected in 2025
With strong experience in governance, communication, and marketing, Jean-Sébastien Roy has contributed to numerous large-scale sports projects. Active in curling in Quebec City, he is currently completing his Associate Pro certification with the Association of Curling Professionals and will pursue the Club Pro certification this winter, enhancing his skills to support club development and community engagement.
