Kamloops resident Chris Balison has been elected President of Baseball Canada. (Photo via Baseball Canada)
Chris Balison has been elected as the twelfth President in Baseball Canada’s 58-year history.
The Kamloops resident replaces Jason Dickson – who had been President since 2016 – after a special meeting of the organization’s board of directors and executive committee on Wednesday night.
“I’d like to congratulate Chris on the honour of becoming Baseball Canada President,” Dickson, who was named Baseball Canada CEO in August, said, in a statement.
“I’ve had the chance to work with Chris in recent years and look forward to continuing that working relationship with the shared vision of the growth and development on baseball in Canada.”
A Crown Prosecutor by trade, Balison became president of Baseball BC in 2020, earning him a spot on Baseball Canada’s Board of Directors.
He was also president of Kamloops Minor Baseball from 2014 until 2020 where he helped nearly double the number of players, while also establishing a division for girls as well as the Challenger Division for children and young adults with physical or cognitive disabilities.
“I thank Jason for his contributions as President and look forward to working with him in his new role as CEO,” Balison added.
“He’s left big shoes to fill, but I am excited to lead Baseball Canada in our continued pursuit of excellence and innovation.”
📝 Chris Balison elected as Baseball Canada President
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