Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Burford Agricultural Society is a dedicated group of individuals committed to upholding our rich history, values, and mission. This team works tirelessly to promote agricultural education, preserve our rural heritage, and foster a strong sense of community. Their leadership and vision ensure the continued success and growth of our society, guiding us in our efforts to celebrate agriculture and community spirit. The Board of Directors plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the Burford Agricultural Society and the events we proudly host.
A Legacy of Leadership:
Past and Present Board Members
Board of Directors
President - Chris Howell
1st Vice President - Gayle Barker
2nd Vice President - Mike Scott
Treasurer - Kathy Deveney
Directors
Sandy Vandewalle
Dave Hastings
Nancy Spierenburg
James Barker
Deb Dobson
Maggie Jepma
Nathan Jenner
Margaret Austin
Sam Scott
Associate Directors
Scott Archer
Doug Archer
Bill Markle
Linda Markle
Betty Summerhayes
Carolyn Innes
Rebecca Barker
Rosalind Slaman
Pat Grey
Rick Grey
Carol Pike
Flint Barker
Braeden Pike
Cheryl Spierenburg
Gord Spierenburg
Honourary Directors
Larry Brock, Brant M.P.
Will Bouma, Brant M.P.P.
David Bailey, Mayor of Brant County
Past Presidents
1883 - Henry A. Lester, Niles Rathburn, Henry Taylor (Lieut. Col. Taylor), Wm. D. Bennett, Archibald Harley
1883 - David H. Smith
1884 - W. F. Miles
1885 - W. R. Johnson
1886 - James McWilliams
1887 - Philip Kelly
1888 - Major Wm. Marshall
1892 - W. F. Miles
1893 - James Stitt
1894 - Herman Stuart
1895 - Samuel Parkhill
1896 - A. D. Muir
1897 - Thomas Rutherford
1898 - John Collins
1899 - D. G. Hanmer
1902 - C. D. Smith
1904 - A. G. Ludlow
1905 - D. G. Hanmer
1912 - W. K. Muir
1914 - Wm. Scrimger
1916 - D. W. Secord
1917 - R. R. Taylor
1917 - W. F. Miles
1919 - James Polley
1921 - A. E. Amy
1922 - Charles Collins
1923 - Dr. F. H. Johnson
1926 - Wm. Ryder
1928 - Jerome Kinsella
1930 - R. J. Thomas
1932 - W. J. McCormack
1934 - Wm. M. Brown
1936 - John Lloyd-Jones
1936 - Alston Campbell
1937 - Fred Balsdon
1938 - Samuel Larmon
1939 - Arthur Muir
1940 - R. A. Templer
1941 - R. J. Sim
1942 - H. W. Alton
1943 - W. H. Eddy
1944 - W. S. Brooks
1945 - Emerson Chambers
1946 - R. A. Templer
1947 - Fred Gurney
1948 - J. P. Fraser
1949 - Alston Campbell
1950 - Ewart Hunt
1951 - Harold Amy
1952 - Bruce Campbell
1953 - Harry M. Henderson
1954 - Ed Syrett
1955 - B. D. Innes
1958 - Albert McClellan
1959 - Bruce Innes
1960 - Stanley Force
1962 - Donald Pepper
1962 - Russell Allardyce
1964 - Hilton Davidson
1964 - Stanley & Anne Force
1966 - Archie MacKenzie
1968 - Arnold Ferris
1971 - Albert Lamb
1974 - Lloyd Potter
1975 - Betty Syrett
1976 - Shelby Williams
1978 - Wm. E. MacKenzie
1980 - Larry Davis
1980 - Ruth I. Hunt
1980 - Ruth I. Hunt
1982 - Frank Christiaens
1983 - Carol Force
1983 - Carol Force
1984 - William H. Force
1986 - Doug Smith
1986 - Howard Snodgrass
1986 - Howard Snodgrass
1988 - Dave Kennedy
1989 - Doug Smith
1990 - Ernie Pepper
1992 - Carol Smith
1994 - Ron Franklin
1996 - Clarence Kellam
1998 - John Fink
2000 - John Wedge
2002 - John Mitchell
2004 - Debbie Mitchell
2006 - Kirk Smith
2008 - Marian Snodgrass
2010 - Marilyn Baptist
2012 - Cindy Martin Brown (part term)
2012 - Keith Ovington/Larry Davis
2012 - Debbie Mitchell
2012 - Michelle Lisiecki
2013 - Helen McLaren
2014 - Nathan Jenner
2016 - Flint Barker
Past Secretaries
1917 - W. F. Miles
1922 - Charles Collins
1936 - Alston Campbell
1946 - R. A. Templer
1954 - Ed Syrett
1959 - Bruce Innes
1962 - Russell Allardyce
1964 - Stanley & Anne Force
1975 - Betty Syrett
1980 - Ruth I. Hunt
1983 - Carol Force
1986 - Howard Snodgrass
2012 - Debbie Mitchell
Past Treasurers
1980 - Ruth I. Hunt
1983 - Carol Force
1986 - Howard Snodgrass
2012 - Michelle Lisiecki
2013 - Helen McLaren