Nominees for the Board of Deacons in 2023
Last Updated on April 11, 2023
The Board of Deacon nominees for 2023 are as follows. During the AMM for 2022, the membership will vote to elect three members. Click the link to see each bio.
Olaniyi Alo
Aaron Brubacher
Dr. Ryan Carlson
Vince Okojie
Dalton Palmer
Dr. Tim Richards

Olaniyi Alo
Name of Spouse (if applicable): Adebimpe
Number of Years married: 14
Years of faith: 35
Years at GTC: 4
Occupation: Self employed
Church Related areas of activity (At Glad Tidings): Ushering
Past Board Experience: None
Any information you might like to add that might be related to you as a candidate: I love to serve God in any capacity.

Aaron Brubacher
Name of Spouse (if applicable): Rebecca Brubacher
Number of Years married: 8
Years of faith: 19
Years at GTC: 12
Occupation: Computer Programmer
Church Related areas of activity (At Glad Tidings): Life Group Leader, Young Adults Leadership, Technical Committee, Audio Technician, Christian Education Teacher, International Students Committee
Past Board Experience: None
Any information you might like to add that might be related to you as a candidate: Short term missions trip, Worship team member, Various volunteer events and ministry activities, Several community leadership committees

Dr. Ryan Carlson
Name of Spouse: Susan
Number of Years married: 20
Years of faith: 26
Years at GTC: 9
Occupation: Radiation Oncology
Church Related areas of activity (At Glad Tidings):Hosted and led small groups, christian education teaching, kids ministry volunteer
Past Board Experience: None
Any information you might like to add that might be related to you as a candidate: I have had multiple different leadership positions with my current role as Chief of Oncology at HSN ending June 2023

Vince Okojie
Name of Spouse (if applicable): Evelyn Okojie
Number of Years married: 23
Years of faith: 28
Years at GTC: 3 years, 8 months
Occupation: Engineering & Asset Management
Church Related areas of activity: Prayer Ministry, Ushering Ministry, Men’s Group
Past Board Experience: Foursquare Gospel Church, Mini Woji, Port Harcourt. Nigeria – 9 Years. Currently a Director (Board of Director) at Plant Engineering & Manufacturers Association of Canada (PEMAC)
Any information you might like to add that might be related to you as a candidate: Love for God, Soul winning for Christ, supporting the less privileged.

Dalton Palmer
Name of Spouse (if applicable): Amber
Number of Years married: 23
Years of faith: 38
Years at GTC: 24
Occupation: Office Auditor, Canada Revenue Agency
Church Related areas of activity (At Glad Tidings): Ushering, Men’s Group
Past Board Experience: None at church

Dr. Tim Richards
Name of Spouse (if applicable): Vanessa
Number of Years married: Almost 16
Years of faith: 30+
Years at GTC: 10
Occupation: Dentist
Church Related areas of activity (At Glad Tidings): Nursery and kids church at GTC. Youth group and ushering at past churches
Past Board Experience: None
Any information you might like to add that might be related to you as a candidate:I grew up in North Bay, I love being outdoors. I have 4 kids and 2 dogs that help keep me both busy and grounded. As a dentist I am passionate about helping people, so I think that can transfer well to GTC’s goals to impact our community.