Jerry has served 10+ busy years on the Board. He jumped in head first in 2010 helping to implement the Access Pass system so members could use the Fitness Room outside of office hours, a feature which has been enormously popular. With his background as a gym franchise owner and in construction and development, he covers all the bases in terms of keeping our fitness room and facilities in smooth working order, and he’s also a valuable member of our marketing committee. Many people also know him through his hugely popular SWEAT and Bootcamp classes, which he teaches regularly at the centre.

Ian is an enthusiastic volunteer at the BCCA. As well as volunteering, Ian also takes part in several of the physical activity programs offered at the centre. He is also employed locally at Black Creek Farm and Feed as their Outside Contract Sales person. Ian strives to create a sense of community for everyone to enjoy. As a resident of Black Creek (formerly from Merville) he happily contributes his time for the betterment of Black Creek residents. Ian has a varied back ground in the work world including many years in sales and health care. He also was a farrier for many years, entering into competitions, dabbled in landscaping and had a hobby farm with a menagerie too long to list.

Andrea Sorensen has been living in the Black Creek area for about 15 years. Andrea and her husband, Jason are both very active in the community. They have two children, Devin and Aiden. Andrea keeps busy volunteering with Comox Valley SPCA and is also actively involved with her children’s school. Her husband, Jason is a volunteer with the Oyster River Fire Department. Andrea loves the community she is raising her children in, and feels lucky to be a part of the Community Centre and all it has to offer.

Growing up in the small community of Hornby Island gave Chris appreciation for community and the value of community organizations in bringing people together. When it came to education, there was no better way to rebel against his hippy parents than to become a professional accountant which he achieved in 2007. Since that time Chris married and now lives with his wife and two children in Black Creek. Having participated in a number of activities at the community centre, he came to appreciate the fabulous staff and BCCA facilities as a resource for the surrounding communities, which he believes is an important part of us all getting through and flourishing during these curious times.

Originally from Vancouver B.C., Kerry moved to Black Creek in 1994. A local business owner, she owns The Curious Cat Gifts on 5th Street in Courtenay. Kerry joined the BCCA Board in 2019 as a “Pop-Up Events Coordinator” to expand on social functions and to assist the BCCA with future programs and goals.