Our Team
As a volunteer-based organization, our people are our greatest strength.
The RCMSAR Team
With strong governance and management supporting the power and dedication of our volunteers, RCMSAR contributes to the safety of people in British Columbia and in the communities which support our stations. From teachers and accountants to ex-coast guard and commercial mariners to indigenous community leaders and retired professionals, our team of volunteers and staff are making a difference to public safety in British Columbia.
Board of Directors
A volunteer Board of Governors holds the legal corporate authority and responsibility for RCMSAR. While many are current or past station volunteers, the Board actively recruits candidates for their experience in governance and their skills in areas such as law, accounting, and business management.

Tracy Lakeman
Chair

John McCoach
Vice Chair

Bruce Hayne
Secretary

Susan Archibald
Development Committee Chair

Scott Palmer FCPA, FCA
Finance Committee Chair

Tim Ayres
Member

Linda Blake
Member

Nelson R. Jatel
Member

Catherine Lau
Member

Cliff Stewart
Member

Grant Watkins
Member
Headquarters
From leadership to readiness and operations our Headquarters Team provides exceptional marine search and rescue training for hundreds of volunteers to ensure rescue crews are prepared and able to save lives on the water. Our expert team also provides responsible resource management, conducts marine safety audits and support the administration needs of our RCMSAR stations throughout the province.
Leadership
Bill Riggs
Chief Executive Officer
Readiness & Operations
Amber Sheasgreen
Manager of Operations
Aaron Harnden
Marine Safety Specialist Volunteer
Per Svendsen
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER
Brian Cromp
QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST Volunteer
Bruce Falkins
QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST Volunteer
Marko Kessler
SAFETY AUDIT LEAD VOLUNTEER
Finance & Administration
Ed Helm, CPA, CMA
Director Finance and Administration
Sharon Johnson
Financial Administrator
Katie Reynolds
Administration Coordinator
Fundraising & Communications
Jineane Eason
Manager of Fundraising
Human Resources
John Johnston
Manager of Human Resources
Volunteers
Hundreds of RCMSAR volunteers are standing by, ready to leave their families or jobs to respond to an emergency on the water. The backbone of our service, coastal communities rely on them for quick, professional response during a marine emergency. Together, with the right skills and training our crews can handle almost any marine emergency.

Get Involved
Interested in becoming a volunteer at a Rescue Station near you? Learn what it takes and what qualifications you need.