Board of Directors
The Wildcats Board of Directors oversees all activity of the Wildcats Football Association. The Board is made up of volunteers who meet every 6-8 weeks and manage the affairs of the team and to conduct the business of the Association as per the By-Laws of the Association. The Board may appoint individual members to assist in various roles throughout the seasons. Individual team volunteers or members are not permitted to initiate any Club business with other members or represent the Wildcats without sanction from the Board. Proposals for new business must be formally submitted to the Board in writing and include all funding requirements and a meeting with the Board may be required.

Kevin Dooley
President
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Patrick Aherne
Vice President
Mr. Patrick Aherne is the Director, Internal Audit and Risk at NOVA Chemicals and is a member of Alberta’s Provincial Audit Committee. Patrick holds CFA, CPA-CMA and CIA designations and obtained his B.Comm from the University of Alberta. He and his wife Allison have two children who have been through all levels of the Wildcats program. Patrick has been involved in coaching at the Atom, Peewee, Bantam and Spring levels for the past six seasons.

Craig Reardon
Executive Team - General Manager & Treasurer

John Ropchan
Director of Field & Lights
John started with the Wildcat family in 2000 when there was a need for Atom coaches. John moved on to coaching Peewee and eventually the head coach in 2008. John has been on the board with Wildcats association since its inception and recently gave up his role as VP. Presently you will find him working on the Wildcats van, 5 light stands and practice fields.
John had 3 boys go thought the wild cat program and presently one grand daughter, step grand daughter and grandson playing with the club.
John retired in 2020 after 42 years in the oil exploration industry where he was the Director of Operations for TGS Canada and the Chairman of the board for the Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors.

Jessie Randall
Director of Merch, Media & Technology
Jessie became a part of the Wildcats family in 2012 when her son Colton started playing football and played as a Wildcat from PeeWee all the way through Spring League. She began as a parent volunteer for events, worked her way into a manager role for his Bantam and Spring League years (5 seasons), and merged into a Board Director role since 2018.
Although her son is now an alumni, Jessie's passion for football and giving back to youth sport, she continues to offer her graphic, web and technology experience to the Wildcat Organization.
Outside of Wildcats, Jessie is a Media Director with Life Support Mental Health and as a freelance graphic/web designer. In addition, she volunteers with Mamas for Mamas organization as an event coordinator.

Toby Allan
Secretary
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Yorgo Nikolakis
Director

Ryan Brouwers
Director of Coaching Development & Certification
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Adam Osterling
Director
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Sarah Wingert
Director of Fundraising & Sponsorship
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Noelle Rambaram-Flack
Director of Registration & Communication
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Greg Wilson
Director of Equipment, Head Coach Bantam, Spring League & U17 Female
Coached in the Calgary Community for 21 years at the PeeWee, Bantam and Midget (Spring) Levels and is currently Head Coach of the Calgary Bantam (CBFA) and Midget Wildcats (CAMFA). Greg has contributed to the development of many fine athletes, students and coaches in his experience as a football coach boasting three players at the professional level and many at the CIS level from coast to coast. Greg has also spearheaded and participated in many fundraising activities and similar initiatives to contribute to the growth of minor football in the city and province in his capacity as Head Coach at the Calgary Wildcats. He has organized several exhibition and tournament opportunities over the years so his players and coaches can travel and interact with other players and coaches in the Province and has developed several positive relationships in that process.
Greg is married (Wife – Wendy) with two children Sarah, 27yrs and Garry, 30 yrs, a Wildcat Alumni, who spent 3 seasons with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Club, 3 seasons with the Calgary Junior Colts while coaching at the Bantam, Midget and Highschool Levels in Calgary. Garry continues his football aspirations with Senior Mens Gators Football Club in Calgary. Greg also has two Grandchildren (Garry) – Barrett – 7 years old and Rya – 3 years old.