About Us
We are an association for advancing the knowledge of its members in the theory and practice of all aspects of broadcast engineering including Radio and Television programming and its distribution over the air or via the Internet.
Meet the CCBE Executive
President: Sean T. Craig Sr.
Sean graduated from the Computer Electronics Technology program at Herzing College in 1992 and spent the next two decades in Information Technology. In 2011, he graduated from the Radio Broadcasting program at Algonquin College and was hired by Bell Media as the Engineer for CFJR/CJPT in Brockville. In 2014, he accepted a transfer to the Peterborough/Lindsay market to look after CKPT, CKQM & CKLY. Sean enjoys darts, billiards, bowling and poker and also serves as a Vice-President of his local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Sean can be contacted at : sean@ccbe.ca
Past President: Ron Combden
Ron began his career in 1977 with Newfoundland Broadcasting Ltd., in Corner Brook. In 1987, he joined Western Broadcasting, Corner Brook, which later became a Newcap Station. In 1997 Ron joined Rogers Broadcasting in Toronto, and is currently working with Durham Radio Inc. Ron is an SBE Certified Professional Broadcast Engineeer. Ron can be contacted at Ron@ccbe.ca
Vice-President: Charlie Toner
Charlie is not a man of few words except with respect to his profile. He works for Durham Radio in Engineering/IT. Charlie can be contacted at : charlie@ccbe.ca
Treasurer: Jason Sharp
Jason graduated as an Electronics Engineering Technician from DeVry in 1997. He started his career as a field technician working on money handling equipment for Robar Cash Systems, now De La Rue Cash Systems. From there, he has worked in various sectors including retail sales, in-home service, and factory work. He started his radio career in 2009 with Rogers in Kitchener, Ontario and currently works for Durham Radio in Hamilton. He also provides support for Mohawk College's CIOI, McMaster University's CFMU and CHES in Erin, Ontario. He is a member of the SBE and is working on certification as a CBNT. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and camping with his wife and dogs. Jason can be contacted at: jason@ccbe.ca
Secretary: Russ Hinch
Russ graduated from the Broadcast Engineering program at Loyalist College in 2015. After graduating, he landed a summer position at Bell Media Ottawa in the engineering department. He accepted his first full time job in Fort St John as a radio engineer. He then went on to work for other radio companies such as Evanov and Starboard communications until his current role as Chief Engineer for Corus radio in the Ottawa/Cornwall/Pembroke region. Russ can be contacted at: russ@ccbe.ca
Executive: Papers Chair: Jim Miniely
Jim was an Electronics Engineering Graduate from Confederation College in 1984. Soon afterwards, he began working for Dougall Media where he was able to work in both Television and Radio Broadcasting; starting at the ground floor in designing, installing and maintaining of studios and transmitter sites. In 2021 Jim was promoted to Television Operations Manager as well as maintaining his work with Engineering staff. Jim can be contacted at jim@ccbe.ca
Executive - Procurement Officer / Honours & Awards Chairman: Larry Keats
Larry Keats is an electronics technology graduate from Conestoga College. After working in radio in Kitchener, Guelph, and Hamilton he went to CHUM Radio in Toronto (now part of Bell Media) where he became Manager of Toronto Transmission Engineering until his retirement in 2015. Larry has been involved with the CCBE Executive since 1998. Larry can be contacted at larry@ccbe.ca
Executive - Public Relations / Membership Chairman: Harrie Jones
Harrie is an Electronics Technologist graduate of Sheridan who started his broadcast career in '83 with CFRA/CFMO. He became Chief Engineer in 1994 and added CJMJ (Magic 100) and CFGO (TSN 2000) in 2000 as part of a massive facilities move that saw four radio and one television station come together in Ottawa. After joining Bell Media CHVR Pembroke and CJPT, CFJR Brockville were added to his portfolio. Harrie is now consulting while also enjoying his hobbies of amateur radio and flying. Harrie can be contacted at harrie@ccbe.ca
Vendor & Sponsor Liaison: Adam Robinson
Adam Robinson is a 25+ year radio veteran with experience on both sides of the mic. He began his career running a number of local newsrooms in the GTA while learning the ropes of Engineering from some of the best in the business. A long time Director of Engineering, Adam went out on his own in 2018, founding Robinson Broadcast Services and partnering with Ron Paley Broadcast as an Engineering and AoIP consultant to the broadcast industry. Adam can be contacted at adam@ccbe.ca
Office Administrator: Valerie Skivington
From small meetings to large conferences and anything in between, Valerie enjoys all aspects of corporate event planning to ensure the client, sponsors and speakers shine. Privileged to have spent much of her career in broadcasting, she has had the good fortune to work on promotional sales campaigns, incentive travel programs, internal and external events, training programs and conferences. Always happy to bring people together, she works with multiple industry organizations on their event management, award programs and sponsorships sales. Whether it's together on a team or solo, most days Val can be found planning something! Val can be reached at: info@ccbe.caCCBE PRESIDENTS
A list of the CCBE’s fearless leaders throughout the years
Presidents:
2020s:
2022-2023 – Ron Combden | 2024-Present – Sean T. Craig
2010s:
2013-2015 – Peter Warth | 2016-2018 – Denis Barriault | 2019-2021 – Lorne Anderson
2000s:
2001-2004 – Harrie Jones | 2005-2008 – Terry Kelly | 2009-2012 – Larry Keats
1990s:
1991-1992 – Bruce Carnegie | 1993-1994 – Marc Germain | 1995-1996 – Robert Latreille | 1997-1998 – Gary Hooper | 1999-2000 – David Storey
1980s:
1980 – Joe McIntyre | 1981 – Larry Cameron | 1982 – Jeff Guy | 1983-1984 – Paul Firminger | 1985-1986- Trevor Joice | 1987-1988 – Jim Mercer | 1989-1990 – Tom Young
1970s:
1970 – Roy Baker | 1971 – Bill Nunn | 1972 – Bill Post | 1973 – George Bowden | 1974 – Bert Verway | 1975 – Dale Duffield | 1976 – Jim Smith | 1977 – Gene Hinz | 1978-1979 – Austin Reeve
1960s:
1960 – Dale Duffield | 1961-1962 – Gord Ballantyne | 1963 – Ernie Mott | 1964 – Leo Gilbeau | 1965 – Norm Farr | 1966 – Bill Marchand | 1967 – George Jones | 1968 – George Roach | 1969 – Joe Thompson
1950s:
1951 – Glen Robitaille – Hugh Potter – Ron Turnpenny | 1952-1953 – Glen Robitaille | 1954 – William Baker | 1955 – Bob Cooke | 1956-1957 – Sandy Day | 1958-1959 – Bill Onn
