Governance

Meet the people behind the Campground Owners Association of Nova Scotia (COANS), striving to make camping in Nova Scotia an unforgettable experience.

2025-2026 Board of Directors

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Courtney Denaro

President

The Ridge Campground

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Emma Sketchley

Director

Scotia Pine Campground

Logo for the Campground Owners Association of Nova Scotia featuring a lighthouse, an RV, trees, and the text “Established 1982.”.

Valerie Austin

Director

Hyclass Ocean Campground

Logo for the Campground Owners Association of Nova Scotia featuring a lighthouse, an RV, trees, and the text “Established 1982.”.

Jen Vornbrock

Director

Truro / Tidal Bore KOA Holiday

Logo for the Campground Owners Association of Nova Scotia featuring a lighthouse, an RV, trees, and the text “Established 1982.”.

Deborah Davis

Director

Digby Campground

Logo for the Campground Owners Association of Nova Scotia featuring a lighthouse, an RV, trees, and the text “Established 1982.”.

Christine Kamal

Director

Upper Clements Campground

Logo for the Campground Owners Association of Nova Scotia featuring a lighthouse, an RV, trees, and the text “Established 1982.”.

Brian Himmelman

Director

Fraserway RV

Meet our Staff

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Shane Devenish

Executive Director

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Shannon O’Callaghan

Membership & Benefits

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Cara Braeutigam

Membership & Benefits

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