Board of Directors
Name: Andrew MacGillivray
Rank: Lieutenant (N) (Retired)
Trade: Naval Warfare Officer
Years served: 2009-2021
Additional info: Maritime Tactical Operator, Diver
Member group: Board of Directors
V4f position: President
Name: Eddie Cornell
Rank: Warrant Officer (Retired)
Trade: Gunner
Years served: 1975-1994, 2009-2013
Additional info: Medal of Bravery recipient (under Edward Stewart)
Member group: Board of Directors
Advisors
Name: Harold Ristau
Rank: Major (Retired)
Trade: Chaplain
Years served: 2006-2017
Additional info: Reverend Dr. Harold Ristau, born in Waterloo, Ontario, holds a BA and MA in Political Science and Economics, with specialities in Administrative Studies (University of Waterloo), an MDiv (Brock University), and a PhD in Religious Studies (University McGill). Prior to enrolling in the military, Fr. Ristau served two multicultural congregations in Montreal and worked closely with NGOs in advocating for the rights and interests of refugees. Fr. Ristau also participated in various Christian missionary endeavours overseas, also serving 11 years in the RCChS, posted to CFB Valcartier, serving as unit chaplain to the R22R (earning his Jump wings), 430 ETAH, and as CLC, CFB Borden as Course Director and Standards Officer (also serving the PAG), and CANSOFCOM, and was also deployed to both Afghanistan and elsewhere in the Middle East, after which receiving a CDS Commendation. Fr. Ristau is the author of several books, articles and publications, on a wide range of subjects, mainly theological and seeks to comfort the broken with the word of God and the love of Christ. Harold is married with 5 children, and enjoys the outdoors, especially paintball.
Member group: Advisors
V4f position: Unit Padre
Name: The Honourable Brian Peckford
Additional info: Statesman Brian Peckford is the former Premier of Newfoundland-Labrador and the last living First Minister who helped negotiate and sign the Constitution of Canada to include the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982). Recently Mr. Peckford returned in a national role as a blogger, speaker and writer, especially in the defence of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms while holding a Bachelor of Education and having also completed postgraduate work in English Literature, Education, Psychology and French Literature. As a published author, Mr. Peckford holds a Doctor of Laws degree from Memorial University, and also served on the board of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and as Chair of the Human Resources Committee from 1993 to 1998. Mr. Peckford is also an outspoken critic of the Prime Minister of Canada and all Canadian Premiers who have “collectively, callously and unlawfully used a ‘health emergency’ to trample upon the most precious of freedoms and rights of Canadians”.
Member group: Advisors
V4f position: Honorary Colonel
Atlantic Region (Newfoundland, PEI, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick)
Name: Jeff Evely
Rank: Master Warrant Officer (Retired)
Trade: Aerospace Telecommunication and Information Systems Technician
Years served: 2001-2021
Additional info: Jeff is a native of Nova Scotia, with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a 4-year NORAD posting to the US. He completed the 100th Nijmegen Marches, in 2016. He has been active in his community his entire adult life - volunteering to coach boxing, mixed martial arts, cheerleading, and softball - and spent much of his time during the last three years of his military career helping homeless veterans off the streets of Ottawa. Upon his retirement, in 2021, Jeff retired to his native home of Cape Breton Island, where became active in the Freedom Movement - defying mandates, attending the Freedom Convoy, Rolling Thunder, and marching over 200kms with James Topp. He was one of the original members of V4F, from the National War Monument, and currently hosts the daily V4F Podcast on issues affecting freedom-loving Canadian patiots.
Member group: Atlantic Region (Newfoundland, PEI, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick)
V4f position: Ops Sergeant Major
Quebec
Name: Peter Harmer
Rank: Warrant Officer (Retired)
Trade: Armour Corps
Years served: 1990-2020
Member group: Quebec
V4f position: V4F Quebec Command Team
Name: Mike Roberts
Rank: Corporal (Retired)
Trade: Armour Corps
Years served: 1993-2002
Member group: Quebec
V4f position: V4F Quebec Command Team
Central (Ontario)
Name: Ryan Daniels
Rank: Master Corporal (Retired)
Trade: Infantry
Years served: 2012-2019
Additional info: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment
Member group: Central (Ontario)
V4f position: Central Core Member
Name: Terry Doucette
Rank: Captain (Retired)
Trade: Pilot
Years served: 1985-1995
Member group: Central (Ontario)
V4f position: Central Core Member
Name: Lou-Anne Pelletier
Rank: Sergeant (Retired)
Trade: Human Resources Administrator
Years served: 1999-2020
Additional info: OP Palladium, OP Soprano
Member group: Central (Ontario)
V4f position: Central Core Member
Name: Christian Carter
Rank: Master Corporal (Retired)
Trade: Informtion Systems Technician
Years served: 2003-2022
Additional info: 5F’d
Member group: Central (Ontario)
V4f position: Central Core Member
Name: Al Hewson
Rank: Master Corporal (Retired)
Trade: Military Police
Years served: 1985-2005
Additional info: 1985-1990 Crewman,Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), 1990-2005 Canadian Forces Military Police
Member group: Central (Ontario)
V4f position: Central Core Member
Name: Mike Rude
Rank: Sergeant (Retired)
Trade: Infantry
Years served: 1988-2016
Additional info: 1st and 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Canadian Airborne Regiment, 5th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group
Member group: Central (Ontario)
V4f position: Central Core Member
Name: Alex Cabana
Rank: Warrant Officer
Trade: Combat Engineer
Years served: 2005-2020
Additional info: Sacrifice Medal
Member group: Central (Ontario)
V4f position: V4F Central Command Team
Name: Brett Campbell
Rank: Corporal (retired)
Trade: Infantry
Years served: 2016-2022
Member group: Central (Ontario)
Name: Daryl Smith
Rank: Warrant Officer (Retired)
Trade: Infantry
Years served: 1997-2018
Additional info: Canadian Special Operations Regiment
Member group: Central (Ontario)
V4f position: Co-Founder, Central Core Member
Western Region (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta)
Name: Daniel Crossland
Rank: Bombadier (Retired)
Trade: Royal Canadian Artillery
Years served: 2009-2021
Additional info: Family man, Heavy Equipment and Automotive Equipment Technician with Red Seal Certification with 20 years experience solving problems. I volunteered to be with V4F as it provides me with an outstanding opportunity to serve my local community, veterans and expand on a network of like minded people.
Member group: Western Region (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta)
V4f position: V4F West Command
Name: Charles Holt
Rank: Lieutenant (Retired)
Trade: Royal Canadian Artillery
Years served: 1999-2017
Additional info: "God keep our land glorius and free" is in the National Anthem for a reason. Let's work to keep it this way.
Member group: Western Region (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta)
V4f position: V4F West Command
Pacific Region (British Columbia)
Name: Dan Scott
Rank: Sergeant (Retired)
Trade: Royal Canaidan Artillery
Years served: 2003-2022
Additional info: Freedom is the power to say no.
Member group: Pacific Region (British Columbia)
V4f position: V4F Pacific Command
Name: Jeremy Hoemsen
Rank: Corporal (Retired)
Trade: Armour Corps
Years served: 1994-1998
Additional info: A decade of private security work. A decade of delivering mail. 3 decades of martial arts. Gardening and travel keep me busy. The government needs a reminder that they work for the people - and to leave us alone.
Member group: Pacific Region (British Columbia)
V4f position: V4F Pacific Command Team
