ROC Board of Directors

Empowering Our Community.
Guiding Our Community’s Growth and Success.

2025 Board of Directors

Jodi Tanner

Chair

Jodi Tanner

Jodi is a passionate member of the community who has been living in the area with her husband and two children since 2014. As the chief people officer at VIDA, Jodi offers valuable skills in human resources and leadership development to the ROC Board of Directors. She is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace at VIDA, and she brings that same spirit of collaboration to the community. Jodi is excited to work with other ROC board members to support the organization’s goals and to contribute to making the community an even better place to live. When she’s not busy at work, or volunteering with Girl Guides of Canada, you can find her playing outside with her kids or out for a jog around Brookside; her pace may be slow, but her spirit is always strong!

Denis Huck

Vice Chair

Denis Huck

Denis has lived in Hatchet Lake for 31 years. He and his wife raised their three children in the area. Denis has an extensive background in sport, recreation, and coaching. He was general manager of the Sackville Sports Stadium and Sackville Arena, as well as manager of facility operations and municipal operations. He coached soccer for Halifax County United Soccer Club and Halifax Grammar School for more than 20 years and served on the board of Halifax County United for several years. He also served as chair of the board for the BMO Soccer Centre, chair of the 2023 Canadian Soccer Championships and venue lead for the North American Indigenous Games.

Allison Lawlor

Secretary

Allison Lawlor

Allison lives in Prospect with her husband and two daughters. For the past two decades, she has been involved in local community organizations. She is chair of the Prospect Peninsula Residents’ Association, CBC Radio community contact for the Prospect Road area, and a founding member of Route 333 Refugee Sponsorship Association.

She spends as much time as possible outdoors; one of her favorite places is the High Head trail in Prospect. When she’s not volunteering or outside hiking, she’s working as a freelance writer and journalism writing coach.

Randy Thorpe, P. Eng

Board Member

Randy Thorpe, P. Eng

I have lived in the Prospect Road area for 40 years and in the McDonald Lake subdivision for 30 years. I am a professional engineer and have worked both as a designer and project manager on several sport and community centres upgrades in the HRM including the Canada Games Centre, the Captain William Spry Centre and the Dartmouth Sportsplex.

I served on the Board of Directors for a private engineering consulting firm and was involved in the business operating parameters, expansion plans, and financial decisions. I am now retired and would like to offer my experience in project management , technical expertise, and familiarity with board operations as an asset to the Board of the ROC. I am a regular user of the community centre facilities as an avid pickleball player but also attend most of the community centre special events when I can.

I consider the Community Centre a real asset and would like to help in ensuring it is even more fully utilized and appreciated by the citizens in the area.

Karen McCrank

Board Member

Karen McCrank

Karen McCrank is the Director of Student Success at Dalhousie University, where she leads programs that support student well-being, belonging, and success. She brings over a decade of experience in higher education and holds a Master’s in Adult Education and Community Development.

Karen has served on the boards of Newcomer Women’s Services and Times Change Women’s Employment Centre in Toronto, contributing to strategic planning, fundraising, and community engagement.

Since moving to Brookside in 2020 with her husband, she’s loved being part of the community and enjoys spending time outdoors—whether it’s hiking with her dog, biking, or gardening. Karen is passionate about building inclusive, thriving communities and is excited to support the work of the ROC.

Tyson Langille

Board Member

Tyson Langille

Tyson is a financial advisor who has worked in his family’s business for more than 20 years. He graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is working toward his certified financial planner certification.

He and his wife have lived in Brookside for more than 10 years and couldn’t be happier raising their son and daughter there. Active in the community, he is a volunteer coach for his son’s hockey and baseball teams. As a board member, Tyson looks forward to being a voice for the kids and a positive force for change in the community. When he’s not working or volunteering, you’ll find Tyson gardening, hiking, or fishing.

Mahbubur Rahman

Board Member

Mahbubur Rahman

Lisa is a dedicated professional with a background in journalism and extensive experience in non-profit leadership, including directing, consulting, coaching, leadership development and organizational growth. She loves serving and excels in action-oriented teams that deliver results, valuing diversity and collaboration.

Passionate about fostering thriving communities and adult education, Lisa enjoys being part of organizations that support individuals, families, businesses, and non-profits. Her interests include reading, ‘80s rock music, history, NFL football, and walking. Lisa has called the Prospect Road area home since 2003.

Devin Scully

Board Member

Devin Scully

Devin lives in Terence Bay with his fiancée, Cheyenne. He has spent the last several years working in both the public and private sectors. His background includes experience in community outreach, communications, team leadership, and nonprofit governance, including two terms as President of the Halifax Association for Community Living.

He previously sat on an advisory committee for a community services organization for four years, spent two years as a civilian volunteer with a local Army cadet unit, and helped raise over $25,000 in donations for local food banks and charities through corporate community initiatives.

Devin currently works for the Province of Nova Scotia where he helps residents navigate government programs and services.

Lisa G. Vaughn

Board Member

Lisa G. Vaughn

Lisa is a dedicated professional with a background in journalism and extensive experience in non-profit leadership, including directing, consulting, coaching, leadership development and organizational growth. She loves serving and excels in action-oriented teams that deliver results, valuing diversity and collaboration. Passionate about fostering thriving communities and adult education, Lisa enjoys being part of organizations that support individuals, families, businesses, and non-profits. Her interests include reading, ‘80s rock music, history, NFL football, and walking. Lisa has called the Prospect Road area home since 2003.