Our Board of Directors

Scott Elliott, President

Scott has enjoyed a long career in the restaurant industry encompassing operations, training, and as a consultant. A long-term supporter, Scott has served on the Fredericton SPCA Board and is presently the President of the NB SPCA. 

Norma McCarthy, Vice President

Norma works with numerous not-for-profits, public sector entities and boards, advising on the challenges charitable groups face and potential solutions. A specialist in marketing, communications, research, and stakeholder engagement, she leads a series of renewal initiatives and oversees strategic and business development project management. 
Norma and her husband live with a cerebral Cardigan Welsh Corgi and a gregarious German Shepherd, who love daily walks and endless games of fetch. 

Robert Hunt, Past – President

Robert is a Civil Engineering Technologist with 22 years of experience. Prior to that he was a Detector Dog Handler and Training Supervisor in the United States Air Force. Robert is a Past President of the Saint John SPCA and in 2016 formed a group which successfully lobbied for changes to the Quispamsis Animal Control Bylaws. 

Gordon Perry, Secretary

A graduate of UNB, Gordon is a supervisor for the City of Saint John transit. Gordon previously sat on the board of the Saint John SPCA in various capacities, including President, and currently serves on the NB SPCA having assumed various roles over the past several years. Gordon is currently Secretary on the Executive of that board. An ardent animal lover, Gordon lives in Saint John with his family including his faithful pup, Max 

Chris Bertin, Treasurer

Chris is a CPA with 9 years of experience in public practice and corporate advisory. 
Chris has served on the board of the Society for several years and is the head of the finance and investment committee. Chris is passionate about animals and continues to strengthen his understanding of the animal welfare field, as a member of the Society’s Board of Directors. 

Daniel Greene, Director

Daniel is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) currently working at the Department of National Defense at 5 CDSB Gagetown.
Daniel has served in various positions with the Fredericton SPCA and currently sits on the NB SPCA board providing strong guidance on financial strategies. 

Rose St-Pierre, Director

Rose is a CPA with experience working in both the Public and Private sectors. Currently, she is employed with a local commercial real estate company. Rose lives in Fredericton with her husband, their dog Ginger, and cats Mozart and Kate. She also spends time with Berkley, her horse friend friend, and dog-sits Nico and George on a regular basis. 

Ginette Savoie, Director

Ginette Savoie is employed with the Province of New Brunswick as the Director of Advocates Services with Post-Education Training and Labour. She was part of Boxer Rescue Atlantic Canada for many years. She sits on the Board of the Fredericton Community Kitchen. She has one grown skin child and four fur children. 

Angie Kelly, Director

Angie is a Certified Fund Raising Executive with over 20 years experience raising funds for a variety of non-profits in the education, social services and health sectors. Throughout her career she has served on a number of Boards of Directors for professional associations and charities dedicated to improving the welfare of the most vulnerable.
When she’s not working, she’s rediscovering all that our province has to offer with her husband, daughter and her Rottweiler Rosie. 

Elizabeth Hale, Director/​NBVMA Representative

Elizabeth Hale is a veterinarian who has been practising since 1992. She has experience with shelter medicine and participates on the board as a liaison between the NBSPCA and the NBVMA