Behind The Scenes!
Our Board of Directors & Planning Committee are an important part of the CHEO BBQ. Thanks to their dedication and hard work- not to mention the extra ideas, hands and support- they make the event possible.
The team meets once a month in the Fall and every two weeks in the Spring to help with the planning process and decision making. It’s surprising how much work goes into an annual event!
For general inquiries, please contact information@cheobbq.com and your email will be directed to the appropriate contact.
Board of Directors
Kimberly Sainthill
Chair, Director – Risk Management
Mike Machargo
Co-Founder, Director – Partnership Development
Jean-Marc Melancon
Director – Finance, Sports
Planning Committee
While the CHEO BBQ may have run as a limited virtual event from 2020-2022, we are BACK in person for 2025!
The Planning Committee is very much involved this year as well, and thrilled to be back in person! They are each responsible for a different area as noted below, and report to the Board of Directors.
For questions please contact the relevant Planning Committee member below or information@cheobbq.com to be redirected to the appropriate team member;
Isabelle Macausland
Director – Logistics & Operations
isabellecheobbq@gmail.com
Matthew Desrosiers
Director – 5k Run/Walk
Dan Burnside
Director – BBQ & Beer Tent
Dylan Constantineau
Director – Silent Auction
cheobbqdylan@gmail.com
Brandi Fournier
Director – Social Media
brandifournier@gmail.com
Liam Buxcey
CoDirector – Volunteers
liam.cheobbq@gmail.com
Catherine Sands
Director- Family Zone
Averyl Trubiano
Web Support
averylcheobbq@gmail.com
Lee Barnett
Partnership Development
lee.cheobbq@gmail.com
Cassandra Finn
CoDirector – Volunteers
volunteer@cheobbq.com
Matthieu Dufault
Coordinator- Volleyball Tournament
Kyle Sims
Director- Security
If you are enthusiastic, outgoing, a self-starter and are looking to get involved with your community, the Planning Committee may be right for you!
For more information on current and future opportunities on the Planning Committee please email Kimberly: kim@cheobbq.com
Additional Resources:
Event Volunteer Opportunities: volunteer@cheobbq.com
- Age minimum for Volunteers is 14 years of age on event day, or accompanied by a guardian over 18 years of age on event day.
General Information: information@cheobbq.com
Board of Directors: cheobbq@cheobbq.com