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Meet Our New Board Members!

We have some exciting updates to share: Unison has elected four new directors to our Board, along with a new Chair and Vice Chair.


After serving as Vice Chair for several years, Sarah Kilpatrick is stepping into the role of Chair, with Spencer Mussellam moving into the Vice Chair position. Both bring a deep familiarity with Unison and a genuine commitment to where we're headed next.


These updates help strengthen our commitment to supporting music workers from coast to coast to coast, with greater regional representation, stronger Francophone engagement, and deeper connections across the communities we serve.


We're proud to welcome our four new directors, each bringing meaningful experience and strong ties to Canada's music community:


Patrick Guay - Senior Manager, Booking, Concerts & Events, evenko

Ali Slaight - Manager, Talent Development & Artist Repertoire, Slaight Music

Iain Taylor - President & CEO, Cadence Music Group

Philip Vanden Brande - VP, Partner & Executive Publicist, annexe média


They join a dedicated group of returning Board members who continue to guide and support Unison’s work:



Sarah Kilpatrick - Chair (Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Music Canada)

Spencer Mussellam - Vice Chair (LAS Label Leader, Believe Digital Canada)

Donald MacGillivray - Treasurer (CPA, CGA)

Michelle Allman-Esdaille - Secretary (CEO, The HOOK & Company)

Louis Bellavance - Director (VP Content & Artistic Director, BLEUFEU & Festival d’Été de Québec)

Rupa Biswas - Director (Senior Relationship Manager, Media & Entertainment, RBC)

Shawn Hook - Director (Artist)

Tennille Jago - Director (Special Event Sales Manager, Live Nation)

Bronwin Parks - Director (Creative Director, Feisty Creative)

Carlos Pineda - Director (Founder/CEO, MCMXVI INC.)

Mark Russell - Director (VP, Clubs and Theatres, Live Nation)

We also want to take a moment to recognize and thank our outgoing Board members Brian Huston, Steve Kane, and Derrick Ross for their years of service and contributions to Unison.


Special recognition goes to Brian, who served as Chair through a period of significant growth and change for the organization. His tireless efforts helped build our annual golf tournament into the fundraising success it is today, and we're grateful that he'll continue to lead that important work moving forward. Thank you Brian, your leadership, generosity, and care for music workers have left a lasting mark on our community.


Steve and Derrick have also brought thoughtful leadership, expertise and dedication to the Board, helping strengthen Unison’s programs, partnerships, and community reach. Their contributions have helped shape Unison into the organization we are today, and we're truly grateful for their their time and the impact of their work.


Thank you to Brian, Steve, and Derrick, and a warm welcome to those just joining us. We’re looking forward to what this next chapter will bring, and to continuing to strengthen how we serve the people behind Canada's music.


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