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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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