OUR TEAM
Leadership with Heart. Service with Purpose.
At Bow Valley Athletic Club, we believe a great facility is only as exceptional as the people who bring it to life. Our team is united by a shared passion for health, hospitality, and human connection. Whether you’re here for a workout, a wellness reset, or a social gathering, our staff is dedicated to making every visit memorable.
From experienced fitness professionals to hospitality-driven guest services, BVAC’s team is committed to exceeding expectations — always with a smile.
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Dean Brown
CEO & Managing Partner
Dean Brown, Dean Brown CEO & Managing Partner
Following his graduation in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario, Dean worked in Toronto as the Head Squash Professional of the Adelaide Club. Eventually moving to the Cambridge Club, where he became the Club’s General Manager. In 2008, Dean became a partner and the Chief Operating Officer of the Cambridge Group of Clubs, overseeing operations at the Cambridge Club, Adelaide Club, and the Toronto Athletic Club in Toronto and Club Sportif MAA in Montreal; a position he held until 2018. In 2019, Dean took a consulting role with the Oilers Entertainment Group as the CEO of Archetype Fitness, located in JW Marriott in Edmonton’s Ice District. While there, Archetype was ranked as the number one fitness facility worldwide for the Marriott brand.
Now, at the Bow Valley Athletic Club, Dean looks forward to working with his long-time friend Darren Thomson in turning the club into one of the finest downtown fitness and racquet clubs in the country.
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Darren Thomson
GM & Managing Partner
Darren Thomson, GM & Managing Partner
Darren has been involved with various clubs for over 40 years. Having started to play squash at the age of 12, winning numerous junior and senior titles across Canada throughout the 80’s and 90’s reaching a ranking of 8 in Canada. After graduating from the University of Victoria with a BA in Sport and Recreation management, Darren applied his skills at various clubs in Vancouver in the 1990’s and ultimately served as the squash professional/men’s club manager at Bow Valley Club from 2002-2006. For the past 15 years, he has worked in oil & gas on the service side continuing to develop his network in Calgary.
Back at the Bow Valley Athletic Club, Darren serves as General Manager and Squash/Membership Director working to create one of the best clubs in Canada alongside his long-time squash friend, Dean Brown.
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Connor Turk
Head Squash Professional
Connor Turk, Head Squash Professional
Connor is from Winnipeg, Manitoba. His journey into the world of squash began at the age of 5, and he has maintained a deep involvement in the sport ever since. His academic journey led him to graduate from the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, where he pursued a major in Accounting and Entrepreneurship.
Post-graduation, Connor made a pivotal decision to elevate his commitment to squash, embarking on full-time training in preparation for joining the PSA tour. Fast forward to today, he has been a professional player on the PSA tour for four years and currently holds the 138th spot in the world rankings.
Connor’s passion for squash extends to both singles and doubles, and he aspires to continue playing the sport well into his later years. Beyond squash, he has a range of hobbies, including golf, hockey, tennis, graphic design, and enjoying leisurely time by the lake.
Connor eagerly looks forward to being a part of the club, where he hopes to forge new connections and grow within the community.

Sherry Garrido
Fitness Director
Sherry Garrido, Fitness Director
Throughout Sherry’s career she’s had the opportunity to work with clients of different ages, abilities, and desires. Her extensive and diverse fitness career is what led her to take on a management position as the BVAC Fitness Director. With her knowledge and expertise, she creates world class fitness programming for our members. When she’s not at the Club she’s planning her next vacation around the world.

Nerveen Osman
Communications Director
Nerveen Osman, Communications Director
Colleagues know her as a highly creative marketer who can always be trusted to come up with new strategies using different marketing ATL and BTL ideas and approaches.
She’s an ardent traveler, loves exploring and discovering new places in her free time. She also enjoys creating her own handmade accessories, arts and crafts.

Robin Bowen
Food & Beverage Director
Robin Bowen, Food & Beverage Director
After graduating from Sait in Culinary Arts, he dove headfirst into the world of kitchens. From Canadian Pacific Hotels and Resorts to Marriott, Atco Blue Flame Kitchen, and some of the top restaurants in our country, He worked his way up to Executive Chef. He has crisscrossed this beautiful country, from Ottawa to Toronto, Edmonton to Vancouver, and even the stunning Lodge at Kananaskis.
And now, his journey leads him to you! At the Bow Valley Athletic Club, he’s stepping into the role of Director of Food & Beverage alongside Dean and Darren. Together, they’re cooking up a vision of hospitality, food, and service that’s all about our members.
As a culinary visionary, he approaches his craft holistically, not just about cooking but about service too. He handpicks a team who shares my passion for delivering exceptional experiences. Whether it’s supporting local culinary programs or ensuring every guest feels valued, he believes there are no shortcuts to creating something truly special. It’s all about pouring heart and soul into everything we do. Because when you take the time to care for every detail, you’re not just feeding appetites, you’re feeding souls.
