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Governing Body : 2024-2025
A. Honorary Positions
Patron
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon was sworn in on July 26, 2021, as Canada’s first Indigenous governor general. She is the 30th governor general since Confederation. Ms. Simon gained national and international recognition for her work on Arctic and Indigenous issues and for her efforts in advocating for Inuit rights, youth, education and culture.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon was sworn in on July 26, 2021, as Canada’s first Indigenous governor general. She is the 30th governor general since Confederation. Ms. Simon gained national and international recognition for her work on Arctic and Indigenous issues and for her efforts in advocating for Inuit rights, youth, education and culture.
Vice Patron
The Rt. Hon. Beverly McLachlin, PC, Former Chief Justice of Canada
Madame McLachlin is the first woman to hold this position. She also serves as a Deputy of the Governor General of Canada. She accepted the role as Vice Patron in March of 2011. She was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada on 30 March 1989 and was made Chief Justice of Canada on 7 January 2000 and retired December 14, 2017.
The Rt. Hon. Beverly McLachlin, PC, Former Chief Justice of Canada
Madame McLachlin is the first woman to hold this position. She also serves as a Deputy of the Governor General of Canada. She accepted the role as Vice Patron in March of 2011. She was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada on 30 March 1989 and was made Chief Justice of Canada on 7 January 2000 and retired December 14, 2017.
Honorary President
Kevin W. Greaves, MD, FRHSC
Hamilton, ON
Kevin joined the Heraldry Society of Canada in 1982. His studies in heraldry had made him aware of the many intricacies of heraldry and led to him becoming one of the Society's recognized heraldic scholars. He is also author of "The Primer", published in 2000. Kevin became the 21st President and held that post for 5 years.
Kevin W. Greaves, MD, FRHSC
Hamilton, ON
Kevin joined the Heraldry Society of Canada in 1982. His studies in heraldry had made him aware of the many intricacies of heraldry and led to him becoming one of the Society's recognized heraldic scholars. He is also author of "The Primer", published in 2000. Kevin became the 21st President and held that post for 5 years.
Honorary President
Robert D. Watt, LVO, AIH, FRHSC, Past Chief Herald of Canada
North Vancouver, BC
Robert jointed the Heralry Society of Canada in 1969. He was also appointed as Chief Herald of Canada in 1988, and has published close to forty books, articles and pamphlets on historical, archival or heraldic topics. Robert was also the 12th President of the Society.
Robert D. Watt, LVO, AIH, FRHSC, Past Chief Herald of Canada
North Vancouver, BC
Robert jointed the Heralry Society of Canada in 1969. He was also appointed as Chief Herald of Canada in 1988, and has published close to forty books, articles and pamphlets on historical, archival or heraldic topics. Robert was also the 12th President of the Society.
Honorary Chaplain
The Right Reverend D. Ralph Spence, FRHSC
Bishop of Niagara (retired)
The Right Rev. Spence was the tenth Bishop of Niagara (retired), having been consecrated in Christ's Church Cathedral, Hamilton, Ontario on September 20th, 1997 (as Coadjutor Bishop), and installed as Diocesan Bishop on January 11, 1998. He is also an avid vexillologist and possesses an extremely large collection of flags, and Albion Herald Extraordinary.
The Right Reverend D. Ralph Spence, FRHSC
Bishop of Niagara (retired)
The Right Rev. Spence was the tenth Bishop of Niagara (retired), having been consecrated in Christ's Church Cathedral, Hamilton, Ontario on September 20th, 1997 (as Coadjutor Bishop), and installed as Diocesan Bishop on January 11, 1998. He is also an avid vexillologist and possesses an extremely large collection of flags, and Albion Herald Extraordinary.
Immediate Past President
, FRHSC
Ottawa, ON
Vicken joined the Society in 1996 and has been active in both the Ottawa Valley Branch and the national board. He serves as President of the Ottawa Valley Branch and in 2013 was nominated to 2nd Vice President on the national board. He is a serving Canadian diplomat with an interest in honours and awards, as well as in Middle Eastern, military and diplomatic history. He was elected as the Society's 26th President in 2019.
, FRHSC
Ottawa, ON
Vicken joined the Society in 1996 and has been active in both the Ottawa Valley Branch and the national board. He serves as President of the Ottawa Valley Branch and in 2013 was nominated to 2nd Vice President on the national board. He is a serving Canadian diplomat with an interest in honours and awards, as well as in Middle Eastern, military and diplomatic history. He was elected as the Society's 26th President in 2019.
B. Executive 2024-2025
President
, CD, FRHSC (Hon)
Snowball, ON
Ian has been with the Society since 1983, and has been involved with the board for more than two years. His main contribution to the Society was the restructuring and simplifying the Society's finances. Ian has an interest in researching and collecting orders and medals. He was elected 2nd Vice President in 2019.
, CD, FRHSC (Hon)
Snowball, ON
Ian has been with the Society since 1983, and has been involved with the board for more than two years. His main contribution to the Society was the restructuring and simplifying the Society's finances. Ian has an interest in researching and collecting orders and medals. He was elected 2nd Vice President in 2019.
2nd Vice President
, PhD, CD, FRHSC, Athabaska Herald
Ottawa, ON
He joined the Heraldry Society of Canada in 1972 and received the Society's Fellowship in 1991 while serving as Athabaska Herald at the CHA.
, PhD, CD, FRHSC, Athabaska Herald
Ottawa, ON
He joined the Heraldry Society of Canada in 1972 and received the Society's Fellowship in 1991 while serving as Athabaska Herald at the CHA.
Hon. Secretary
, FRHSC (Hon)
Toronto, ON
Stephen has been a member of the society since 1984. He served as Society Librarian from 1989 to 1997. His interest in heraldry was sparked while travelling in Europe in his student days. Elected to the Board in 2006 he was appointed Secretary in 2009. He has worked in the financial industry for nearly 30 years. His interest besides heraldry are studying history, jazz, blues, rock and travel.
, FRHSC (Hon)
Toronto, ON
Stephen has been a member of the society since 1984. He served as Society Librarian from 1989 to 1997. His interest in heraldry was sparked while travelling in Europe in his student days. Elected to the Board in 2006 he was appointed Secretary in 2009. He has worked in the financial industry for nearly 30 years. His interest besides heraldry are studying history, jazz, blues, rock and travel.
Hon. Treasurer
, MStJ, KStJ, CD, OLJ
Brantford, ON
bio to be added later.
, MStJ, KStJ, CD, OLJ
Brantford, ON
bio to be added later.
C. Directors at large 2024-2025
Director: Sean Brazeau
Director: Nicolas Brown
Director: Major Terry Byrd
Director: Sir John Cave-Browne-Cave, Bt
Director: Carl Larsen
Director: LCol. Ryan McClement
Director: Capt. Richard McWatt
Director: Moira Scott
Director: Dagmar Teubner
D. Branch Directors 2024-2025
BC/Yukon: 
Comox, BC
Comox, BC
Laurentian:
Montréal, QC
Montréal, QC
Ottawa Valley:
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa, ON
Prairie:
Sherwood Park, AB
Sherwood Park, AB
Toronto:
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
E. Volunteer Officers 2024-2025
These volunteer officers positions are appointed/volunteered for by members of the Society. These positions will help 'spread the load' amongst more individuals, and is also part of a succession plan.
Hon. Secretary: Stephen Murray
- Deputy Secretary: Carl Larsen
- Deputy Secretary (French): Guy Larocque
Hon. Treasurer: LCol. Ferguson Mobbs
Editor, Heraldry in Canada: John Neill
- Assistant Editor: Darren George
- Volunteer Correspondent: Susan Smith
- International Correspondent: Vacant
Editor, Gonfanon: Jeffrey King
- Volunteer Correspondent: Hector Rojas
Editor, Alta Studia Heraldica: Dr. D'Arcy Boulton
- Assistant Editor: Patrick Crocco
- Assistant Editor: Sarah Ganzel
Chief Technology Officer: David M. Cvet
Master of the Roll: The Ven. Peter Hannen
Librarian & Archivist: Stephen Murray
Chief Examiner & Registrar: The Rev’d Canon David Bowyer
Director of Ceremonial: Maj. Terry Byrd
- Deputy Director of Ceremonial: LCol. Ryan McClement
Marketing & Advertising Director: Robbie Sprules
Gift Planning & Donations Officer: John Stewart
Social Media Officer: Max Singer
Facebook Page Administrator: Allan Medwick
Media Relations Officer: Vacant
Mace Bearer of the Society: Deborah Morgan-Greensheilds
Mail Administrator: Charles Maier, PhD, CD, FRHSC, Athabaska Herald
F. Committees and Chairs 2024-2025
The committee's Chair are are appointed positions by the Board. The Chair is responsible for populating their particular committee with the relevant volunteers from the Society's membership pool. The only variant is the College of Fellows, whereby, the positions, aside from the Dean, are elected by the officers of the College of Fellows.
Nominations
(Ex-Officio as Immediate Past President) (Chair)
- Allan Bird
- Maj. Terry Byrd
Honours and Awards
, LVO, AIH, FRHSC (Chair)
North Vancouver, BC
North Vancouver, BC
- LCol. Ryan McClement
- Edward McNabb
- Gary Mitchell
- Robbie D. Sprules
Membership
, FRHSC (Hon) (Ex-Officio as Secretary) (Chair)
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
- David M. Cvet, FRHSC (Hon)
- Robbie D. Sprules (Ex-Officio as Marketing and Advertising Director)
- Max Singer (Ex-Officio as Social Media Officer)
College of Fellows
Fellows are distinguished active members of The Society who have made significant contribution to the aims and purposes of The Society and have demonstrated a superior knowledge of, and made significant contributions to, the fields of heraldic scholarship, art, armory, chivalry or analogous subjects as they relate to Canada.
, LVO, AIH, FRHSC (Chair)
North Vancouver, BC
North Vancouver, BC
- Dean: Robert D. Watt, LVO, AIH, FRHSC
- Vice Dean and Registrar: Chris McCreery
- Deputy Registrar of Insignia: Ian Steingaszner, CD, FRHSC (Hon)
Finance
(Ex-Officio as Treasurer) (Chair)
Brantford, ON
Brantford, ON
- Steve Cowan
- Carl Larsen
- Edward McNabb
- Ian Steingaszner, CD, FRHSC (Hon)
Heraldic Arts
New Westminster, BC
Heraldic Bursuary
Comox, BC
Education
, FRHSC (Ex-Officio as Chief Examiner & Registrar) (Chair)
Cambridge, ON
Cambridge, ON
- Thesis Advisor: Dr. D’Arcy Boulton J.D., UE, PhD, DPhil, FRHSC, AIH, FSA
- Education Website Administrar: Matthew Douglas
- Steve Cowan, CD, UE, LRHSC, SHA (Ex-Officio as Chair, Heraldic Bursary Committee)
- Ian Steingaszner, CD, FRHSC (Hon)
French Services
(Chair)
Landsdowne, ON
Landsdowne, ON
- Vice Chair: Johanna Raso
- Dominique Vallée
- Henri Levasseur
Communications
(Chair)
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa, ON
- John W. Neill, MSA (Ex-Officio as Editor, Heraldry in Canada) ,
Darren George, Assistant Editor - Jeffrey King (Ex-Officio as Editor, Gonfanon)
- D'Arcy Boulton, UE, PhD, FRHSC, AIH, FSA (Ex-Officio as Editor, Alta Studia Heraldica)
- David M. Cvet, FRHSC(Hon) (Ex-Officio as Chief Technology Officer)
- Max Singer (Ex-Officio as Social Media)
- Allan Medwick (Ex-Officio as Facebook Page Administrator)
Advisors for Alta Studia Heraldica
, UE, PhD, FRHSC, AIH, FSA (Chair)
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
- Adrian Ailes
- Brigette Bedos-Resak
- Capt. Jason Burgoin, CD, FSA Scot
- Richard d’Apice
- James Day
- Sarah Ganzel
- Jonathan Good, PhD, FRHSC
- Vicken Koundakjian
- Peter Kurrild-Klitgaard
- Chris McCreery
- Richard Moll
Ad-Hoc Committee for the Heraldic Arts Symposium and Exhibit Planning
vacant (Chair)
- Terry Byrd
- Derwin Mak
- George McNellie, UE
- Kevin Raeburn
- Jeremiah Rojas
- Moira Scott
- Carl Shura