Who We Are

CBU Alumni Association Board of Directors

The Cape Breton University Alumni Association Board works hard to keep you connected.  By planning events, fundraisers and other get-togethers, the Board strives to keep its family informed, connected and strong.

2009-2010 Board Members:

Keith MacDonald

BBA, BACS ‘96
Alumni President
Executive Director, Cape Breton Partnership

Highlights from CBU: “During my time at CBU, I was able to develop a network that I am still connected with today.”

Derrick Hayes

MBA ’05, BBA ’00
1st Vice President
Assistant Professor, CBU

Highlights from CBU: “The close link between the faculty and students. Upon graduation, they have a network of professionals to draw upon as they proceed through their career paths with a knowledge they are a phone call / email away.”

Laura MacKeigan

BA ‘05
2nd Vice President
Director of Communications and Marketing, United Way of Cape Breton
Former Recruitment Officer, CBU

Highlights from CBU: “I think the highlight for me was the interest shown by my profs.  They knew me, my strengths and weaknesses, my interests and encouraged me to get involved as much as possible.  Without that support and extra push, I doubt I would have experienced anything but the inside of the classroom.”

Darlene Sponigle

BBA ’00, BACS ‘98
Project Manager
Secretary

Jennifer Deleskie

BBA
Treasurer
Senior Business Development Officer-Grants & External Funding, Membertou First Nation
Highlights from CBU: “CBU gave me access to the business community leaders of Sydney for which I have built strong professional & personal relationships.”

Darrell Flynn

BBA ‘01
Past President
Franchise owner and manager Swiss Chalet

Highlights from CBU: “Being on stage during Convocation congratulating and welcoming the new grads and having my wife being one of the graduates and being able to be with her on stage and saying a few words about her.”

 

Pam Ellsworth

BACS ‘98
Director

Highlights from CBU: “I attended CBU as a mature student and thoroughly enjoyed my classes and the new friends I made."

Michael MacDonald

BBA ’06, Hosp ‘01
Director
Environmental Services Manager, Shannex Health Care
Harbourstone Enhanced Care

Highlights from CBU: "CBU was a stepping stone to where I am today, it brought me lifelong friends, a great deal of education, and of course,  my wife; Maureen Barrington.”

Ken MacLean

BBA ‘87
Director
Financial Planning Consultant, Investors Group

Highlights from CBU: “The making of lifelong friends at CBU, both students and faculty.”

 

Patricia MacNeil

BBA ‘84
Director
Executive Director Costal Business Opportunities Incorporated

Highlights from CBU: “Cape Breton University provided me with a quality education, second to none.  Small class sizes made it easy to develop many great friendships with students and professors.   Through university and alumni functions I was able to broaden my network of contacts and gain a deeper, practical knowledge of my field of study. My time at CBU was an amazing experience.  If I could it all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing!”

John Ryan

BBA ‘95
Director
Director of Athletics, Cape Breton University

Highlights from CBU:  “CBU provided me with a quality education that has prepared me for my future endeavors.  As a student athlete my greatest highlight would be the back to back Men’s AUS championships in 94, 95.  CBU is also where I met my wife Tracy.”

Marcie Shwery-Stanley

MBA ’00, BA ‘87
Director
Communications Officer

Highlights from CBU: “I will always remember & cherish my time in the MBA (CED); I was fortunate to learn about community economic development from educators who “walked the talk” –thank you CBU!”

CBU Alumni Chapters

You can get involved in a city near you:

  • LOCATION Chapter President
  • Sydney - Keith MacDonald
  • Halifax - Heather Hill
  • St. John’s
  • Toronto 
  • Ottawa - Randal Ruiz
  • Calgary/Fort Mac - Jennifer MacLean
  • China - Becky Xang
  • Egypt

 

Please contact Lindsey Smith (902) -1199 to see how you can leverage your participation!