Board of Directors
Meet the passionate individuals committed to guiding our club towards growth and excellence.
Responsibilities:
President: Chairs the Board of Directors meetings; Acts as a Signing Officer for the Club; Participates in strategic and financial planning meetings and initiatives
Gordon Williams
Email: president@pacurling.com
More About Gordon:
How I Began Curling: I learned to Curl on a 2 sheet Natural Ice Club in Austin Manitoba, My Mother was an avid curler so my siblings and I spent a lot of time at the curling rink.
Favourite Part of Curling: The Strategy, making tough shots to win games, social aspect of the game.
Hobbies: Playing slow pitch, Camping, Family History/genealogy
Bucketlist Travel Destination: Portugal and Newfoundland
Favourite Song/Band: AC/DC Thunder Struck, Highway to Hell, BTO Takin Care of Business, You Ain’t Seen Nothin Yet
Childhood Dream Job: Defenseman for the Chicago Black Hawks, Race car Driver
Vice President Responsibilities:
Support the President and other Board Members; Work with the Club Managers to ensure the overall success of our Curling Facility; Work with all Members to ensure the continued success of our Club; Encourage all Members to work for the Club; Develop a strategy and Execute a plan to recruit new curlers.
Mixed Chair Responsibilities:
I am responsible for organising the Mixed Curling League at the club. We host trivia nights, organise prizes and of course club playoffs and championships. In my role, I wish to grow the game more and more every year. Get more new curlers to come out as Mixed is a great way to start in the sport.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate member applications, registration, and recruitment efforts. Manage payment plans, locker allocations, keycards, and NOCA memberships. Act as a liaison between members and the Board of Directors, bringing forward questions and ideas. Support long-term planning for PACC’s growth and sustainability.
Liane Fossum
Email: membership@pacurling.com
More About Liane:
Board History: I joined the PACC Board of Directors in 2014 as Draw Chairperson.
Curling Position: Fourth Stone Thrower
League: Tuesday Evening
Favourite Bonspeil: Superbowl – Go Cowboys!
How I Began Curling: I started curling in the junior curling program at PACC. I joined the high school curling team and represented St. Ignatius at OFSAA. I have been to two junior nationals as team Northern Ontario and represented Lakehead University at three nationals. Curling has provided me with great opportunities for travel and to make lifelong friends!
Hobbies: When I am not curling, my free time is filled with coaching, cooking, camping, or hanging with my dogs. I like diverse styles of music. I enjoy travelling.
Favourite Food: My favourite food is pizza!
Responsibilities:
Produce draws for evening curling at the start of the season. Manage WL sheets and create new draws at the end of each series. Track grand aggregate standings throughout the season. Facilitate a winner’s night at the end of the year for squad winners.
Devin Doran
Email: draw@pacurling.com
More about Devin:
Hobbies: Spending time at camp or out in the trailer during the summer and curling in the winter.
How did you first get into curling? When I was 5 my parents signed me up for the “Sticks and Stones” program at PACC, which is what the youth curling program used to be called.
How long have you been curling? The 2025-26 season will be my 37th year curling.
What is your most memorable curling moment? Representing Northern Ontario at the 2019 Club Curling Nationals and winning the bronze medal.
What position do you usually play, and why? Lead. I mostly played third through my junior years, but once I went to the lead position, I have really enjoyed it (minus the sweeping).
Favourite Bonspiel: Superbowl these days, but the classic Heart 2 Heart would be hard to beat.
What does the club mean to you? It means everything to me. I’ve grown up at PACC. I worked ice staff through my teenage years along with my brother and sister. My dad is a past president. I have fond memories of us kids sitting behind the glass and watching our parents play in the mixed league while we enjoyed a pop and some Hickory Sticks.
I hope everyone enjoys this year’s curling season! See you on the ice!
Responsibilities:
I am responsible for overseeing the financial health of the Curling Centre. Working closely with the Board of Directors, I help to ensure the Centre is financially sustainable, accountable, and well-prepared for the future.
Carol Jeans
Email: admin@pacurling.com
More About Carol:
Hobbies:
I am learning to quilt – check that off the bucket list! I also love to sing and am a member of the Sounds of Superior Chorus
How did you first get into curling?
My parents started curling when we were teenagers. It wasn’t long before everyone in the family learned to curl. Some of my most memorable curling moments involve family.
What position do you usually play—and why?
I am the skip of my PAWECC team – no one else on the team wants the job!
What does this club mean to you?
PACC has always been my favourite place to curl, and I want to be able to curl here for many years to come
Responsibilities:
I am primarily responsible for marketing to advertisers, engaging sponsors, maintaining social media and the website, member and public communications, and fundraising.
Kim Tempelman
Email: marketing@pacurling.com
More About Kim:
How did you first get into curling?
Sticks & Stones when I was 6 or 7.
What does this club mean to you
Everything. I’ve spent a lot of time here and have amazing memories!
What’s your favourite club event or tradition?
Oktoberfest and Superbowl Bonspiels are always a good time!
What’s your most memorable curling moment?
So far, curling in the Ontario Scotties or curling in the summer at the Saville Centre in Edmonton when I lived there.
If you could curl with any pro (living or dead), who would it be?
Joe Zsakai
What’s your funniest or most embarrassing moment on the ice?
We’ve all fallen at some point. I would say any one of those times lol. Or flashing a hit.. that always hurts.
Morning game or evening game?
Morning (if not during a bonspiel IYKYK)
Responsibilities:
I am responsible for basic maintenance and repairs, and coordination of larger repairs and maintenance with contractors. My goal on the Board is to help get PACC back to financial stability and to eventually create a year-round centre for members.
Joel Adams
Email: property@pacurling.com
More About Joel:
Hobbies: Walking my dog Daisy. Watching border cats games, golfing and spending time at camp in the summer
Favourite food: Pizza
How did you first get into curling?: My Dad introduced me to curling at a young age and continued curling through youth curling programs.
What’s your most memorable curling moment?: Winning 2012 junior provincials and silver at canadian juniors
What position do you usually play—and why?: Lead. I started in bantams as third, then second then eventually lead. I guess I’m better at draws then hits.
If you could curl with any pro (living or dead), who would it be?: Jeff Stoughton
What’s your go-to curling broom or brand?: Balance Plus (for broom and mitts)
If you could improve or add one thing to the club, what would it be?: Fill additional open ice with new curlers
What’s your favourite club event?: Super bowl & pride spiels
Draw or hit? Draw
Favourite bonspiel snack?: Nachos
Morning game or evening game?: Morning with a pre game ceaser
Would you rather sweep an entire game with a hangover, or skip while losing your voice?: Sweep with a hangover… or attempt to sweep
Responsibilities:
I am responsible for liaising with the ice staff, though due to the absolute competence of Brent and Justin, I can assist with other duties as needed. I hope to find ways to work with the curling community to grow our sport and fellowship at all levels – from the absolute beginner to the elite curler.
Trevor Packota
Email: ice@pacurling.com
More About Trevor:
Started Curling: 2016
Hobbies: Travelling and spending time with family
Favourite Bonspiel: Superbowl
Favourite Part of Curling: The strategic nature of the game and also the comradery among fellow curlers
Responsibilities:
Promote curling in Thunder Bay through the Junior Program and Coordinator for Thunder Bay Youth Curling
Kelly Latoski
Email:
More About Kelly:
Curling Position: Spare
League: Any
Curling Idol:Jennifer Jones, been following her since she started curling, GOAT of curling, friendly, great role model. When my god daughter Kendra was about a year old, she used to watch curling with me, I told her everything about Jennifer Jones. Her parents had taken Kendra shopping and when every lady that had long blonde hair went by them, Kendra would say mom and dad look Jennifer Jones. Her dad said that Kendra could not watch any more curling with her auntie.
Favourite Curling Shot: Take outs!
Favourite Bonspiel: Superbowl and The Craft Beer Bonspiel
Hobbies: Watching TV – crime series, true or not (it does mess with you), downhill skiing, running
Bucketlist Travel Destination: Go to China and back to Las Vegas to get more tattoos.
Favorite Bands: Bon Jovi, Imagine Dragons