A retired engineer, Jean-Pierre Pilon worked in the field of water and municipal engineering for a good part of his career.   Owner at Brome Lake for 15 years, he is now a permanent resident there. A fishing and sailing enthusiast, he enjoys the lake with his children and grandchildren and would like our community to be able to do the same for generations to come. 

A member of the CBL board since 2018, he is particularly involved in erosion control, sediment and nutrient management, municipal infrastructure and digital mapping.

Christian has a degree in electrical engineering. He worked in telecommunications for Bell for 36 years before recently retiring. For over 50 years, Christian has spent his summers and weekends on the shores of Brome Lake. He has owned a residence there since 1990 and is now his main residence.

He has been a member of the CLB Board of Directors since 2018 and Vice-President since 2021. He is particularly involved in issues concerning boating, aquatic plants, invasive exotic species, water quality tests in the lake and renewal of members.

William Anders, on December 24, 1968, took a photo of “our house” with a view never before seen.   A blue ball in a black ocean.  

Patrick says that it was perhaps this image that made him realize that we are only tenants of our only place of residence and that we have the responsibility to take the greatest care of it, for ourselves as well as for the generations who will have to correct all the wrongs that we afflict our home.

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Resident of Stukely-Sud, his commitment to Conservation Lac Brome is linked to the protection of the Quilliams Creek sub-watershed.   It is said that if "the flapping of a butterfly's wings in Brazil can cause a tornado in Texas" then imagine the effects that a lack of environmental precautions on the part of the municipalities upstream of your lake could have.

Hélène was the president of Conservation Lac Brome, the organization protecting Brome Lake from 2017 to 2022. She has been based in Lac-Brome since 2005 and has been a member of Conservation Lac Brome for more than 10 years. A retired respiratory therapist, Ms. Drouin is concerned about public health issues, and today, the general health of Brome Lake and its effects on present and future generations.

A longtime kayaker, Don joined the CLB Board of Directors in 2020 to contribute to the well-being of the lake and protect it today for future generations.

Passionate about paddling, he organized Pagayage Lac Brome 2021. In addition, he contributes to the private pond project and uses his  time on the water to check the water quality and health of the shoreline and banks of our streams . Don finds the changing beauty of the lake and watershed inspiring. When he's not paddling, he specializes in information technology as a PMP Certified Project Manager and has completed projects around the world.

Françoise Stanton worked for nearly 30 years on Radio-Canada television news programs as an investigative journalist.

A resident of Lac-Brome for several years, she is particularly keen to raise awareness among residents and visitors about best environmental practices, likely to preserve the health of the lake. She is particularly involved in the communications committee.

A public health manager and executive, now retired, Robert worked as a negotiator for the federal government to conclude numerous collaboration agreements and developed expertise in interjurisdictional relations.

Originally from Farnham, Robert is deeply attached to the region and the beauty of its natural environment. He was introduced to sailing on Brome Lake and has cycled through most of the surrounding landscapes, which motivates his involvement with Conservation Lac Brome. In 2012, Robert acquired a property in Bolton-Ouest and he is particularly interested in the watershed.

​Retired chartered accountant, Guy, has worked his entire professional life in finance and administration. As a property owner in Lac-Brome for nearly 40 years and a permanent resident for 15 years, he enjoys the lake with his children and friends during the summer. Guy is a big fan of golf and fishing and loves to ski in the winter.

Treasurer of the Board of Directors since 2022, he is actively involved in several projects related to the protection of the lake. Persuasive, Guy excels, among other things, in convincing residents and visitors of the relevance of CLB's mission and in attracting new members and donors.

Julie has 25 years of experience as an executive, strategist, and consultant with companies of all sizes and in various sectors. Through executive coaching and facilitating participatory workshops, Julie supports individuals, families in business, and organizations on mandates involving intergenerational transfer, governance, change management, and leadership development.

A resident of Lac-Brome for only a few years, she has the health of the lake at heart. Sensitive to climate change, she volunteers on the board of directors of CLB with the objective of helping with communication, citizen mobilization, and fundraising, and with the desire to have a positive and lasting impact on her community.

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