Staff

Our Squadron Staff includes Officers, Civilian Instructors (CI) and Civilian Volunteers (CV). They bring a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and personal experience to the cadet program.

Their goal is to make each cadet’s time with 205 Collishaw Squadron a rewarding and memorable experience. They work hard all year to provide the best training experiences for all cadets.

Our regular Parade Night is every Thursday 18:00 – 21:15 hrs (September to June) and include parade practice and 3 periods of training for cadets.

Commanding Officer’s (CO’s) Parade are the first Thursday of every month 18:15hrs seating – 18:30hrs start (October to June) includes band and flag party presentations, uniform review, promotions and awards, and squadron events and announcements. Parents, Guardians and family are welcome to attend!

Staff Team

Captain David Ruel
Commanding Officer, Marksmanship Coach

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Captain Geoff Bough, CD*
Deputy Commanding Officer

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CI Marie Bereck
Training Coordinator

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Captain Tamara Edwards, CD*
Supply Officer

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CI George Ruscoff
(Captain Retired)

Administration Officer

CI Lukas Rausch
Level 1 Officer

Ryan
CV Ryan O'Keefe
Level 2 Officer

Chris
CV Chris Buckham
Level 3 Officer

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CV Kawal Jeet
Level 4 Officer

Renato
CV Renato Anacleto
Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) Coordinator

Reid
CV River Reid
Ground School Instructor

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Captain Kevin Hills, CD*
Flying Officer - Mentoring our Glider and Power Pilot cadets

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CI Charles Finch
Biathlon Coach

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CV Martin DeBarros
Effective Speaking Coach

Gerrit
CV Gerrit Loeffen
Effective Speaking Coach

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CV Gerard Barabash
(Captain Retired)

Chaplain, Parent Liaison

*Canadian Forces’ Decoration (CD) The Canadian Forces’ Decoration is awarded to officers and Non-Commissioned Members of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of service view here.

Join as a Civilian Volunteer (CV) with the Squadron

A Civilian Volunteer (CV) provides training and administrative support to the squadron under the authority of the Commanding Officer. A higher screening level is required for any adult who has direct and unsupervised contact with a cadet or where direct unsupervised contact is probable. For more detailed information regarding Civilian Volunteers view Adult Screening .

View or download the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pacific) Civilian Volunteer Application view here.

If you are interested in becoming a CV please contact the Commanding Officer to express your intentions and to initiate the process.