CANASA Announces Resignation of Executive Director

Dear CANASA members and partners,

I regretfully need to announce that due to personal health reasons, J. David Ritter has resigned from his role as Executive Director of the Canadian Security Association effective April 26, 2017. David was instrumental in implementing several recent initiatives, including several new Affinity partnerships and was eager to work with the newly elected Board of Directors.

CANASA’s Executive Committee and National Board will continue to support the staff and the Directors in their roles, to ensure the momentum on these initiatives continues during our search for a replacement Executive Director.

The Directors can be reached at 1-800 538 -9919

  • Steve Basnett, Director, Trade Shows and Events, ext. 224
  • Danielle Paquin, Director, Governmental Affairs – Québec, ext. 226

On behalf of CANASA’s Board of Directors I wish to reassure its members of CANASA’s continued commitment to maintaining its leadership and to delivering high quality services for all its members.

Ellery Demedash
National President
Canadian Security Association (CANASA)
president@canasa.org