Michael Kydd
Event Chair
(902) 444-9838
(902) 478-4973 (C)
kydder@gmail.com
After being diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2004, Mike has never looked back. Mike is a graduate of the Bachelor of Public Relations program at Mount Saint Vincent University and a recently-elected member of the University's alumnae board. He is currently working as Ministerial Advisor to the Honourable Bill Dooks, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage. With a true passion for sports, especially baseball, Mike’s background includes community and media relations positions with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Cape Cod Baseball League. Mike also recently assisted the Bluenose BoSox Brotherhood as Director of Media Relations for the 2008 Boston Red Sox World Series trophy tour in Halifax. The idea of hosting Nuts4Ribs came to fruition in 2006 when Mike and his wife, Jennifer, held a small event for more than 100 people at their home in Bedford, Nova Scotia. Realizing how successful the event was and that men needed to know more about testicular cancer, Mike decided that Atlantic Canada needed a ribfest. Mike and Jennifer were thrilled with the birth of their first child, Sophie, in January of this year.
John McCarthy
Vice-Chair
(902) 830-7494
john@nuts4ribs.com
A proud husband and father, John’s enthusiasm has been an inspiration for Nuts4Ribs. With a Psychology degree from the University of New Brunswick, St. John and a post-graduate diploma in Applied Information Technology, John currently works as a Project Manager with the Capital District Health Authority in Halifax. John is also an active board member with Special Olympics Nova Scotia, a cause he has been dedicated to for more than four years. His interests include canoeing and hockey and spending time with his family.
Derek Land
Treasurer
(902) 422-2974
derek@nuts4ribs.com
A Dalhousie Law graduate, Derek was admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2003 and operates a general practice of law with an emphasis in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury, wills and estates, and real property. He has represented clients at all levels of adjudication in the province, including the Nova Scotia Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. He is also an authorized user of the new Land Registration System, with extensive experience in assisting clients with residential real estate transactions. Derek currently practices law with Blackburn English Barristers Solicitors in Bedford and is an enthusiastic participant in the Halifax Ultimate Recreational League.
Nelson Angel
Director
(902) 835-3559
Nelson holds a Bachelor of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University. Over the last 15 years Nelson has exercised his communication and marketing skill-set in senior management roles with some of Canada’s top communication firms. Nelson has provided strategic and creative counsel to many of the regions most prolific companies and organizations, including Aliant, ALC, Dalhousie University, NSGC, and the NSLC. Nelson is currently Vice President of Revolve, Atlantic Canada’s leading branding agency. In his spare time Nelson can often be found standing waist deep in cold water flailing a fly rod aimlessly in search of the elusive Atlantic Salmon.
Jason Flinn
Director
(902) 405-5960
Jason’s 10-years in education have earned him top honours with his students and colleagues at Dartmouth High School. His pedagogical passion has led him to support extra-curricular activities, including Improve competitions, where his students recently finished sixth overall in Canada. Jason holds an Education and Physical Education degree from Dalhousie University and a MEd from Mount Saint Vincent University. Jason’s interests include a passion for poetry, the paranormal and an undying passion for his wife Caroline.
Michael McCarther
Director
(902) 441-1861