Board of Directors Nominees

MARC BOZZO • Director (2-Year Term)

Over the past year as a Board Member of the Markham Soccer Club, I have gained a deeper understanding of the complexities, challenges, and responsibilities involved in guiding an organization that plays such an important role in our community. This experience has strengthened both my commitment and my determination to help turn the club in a more positive, stable, and forward-thinking direction. With a strong professional background in project management within the architecture and housing industry, I bring years of experience coordinating multifaceted projects, managing budgets, collaborating with consultants, and overseeing tendering and contract processes. These skills have proven invaluable during my time on the Board, particularly as the club has faced operational and organizational setbacks. My ability to navigate complex issues, implement structure, and support informed decision-making has helped me contribute meaningfully to the Board’s work this past year.

My passion for this club is rooted in many years of volunteer experience as a Team Manager and as a parent of children who have played at Markham Soccer Club since the age of five. This hands-on involvement has given me a deep understanding of the needs of players, families, coaches, and volunteers — and it continues to motivate me to push for a better, stronger, and more transparent club.

Despite the challenges we’ve faced, I am more committed than ever to helping the Markham Soccer Club reach its full potential. I believe in this community, in our players, and in the value of strong leadership during pivotal times. Thank you for your continued trust. I look forward to the opportunity to keep serving our club and working towards a better future for all our members.

STEVE CRISTINI • Director (2-Year Term)

Steve Cristini is a business owner, coach, and community leader with over 15 years of experience building and leading high-performing teams. As co-owner of Cristini Athletics in Markham, he oversees staff development, strategic planning, operations, and organizational growth across multiple departments. Steve has extensive experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing coaches and practitioners, creating systems that drive accountability, culture, and long-term sustainability. His leadership approach emphasizes clear standards, strong communication, and continuous improvement. Passionate about community sport,

Steve is committed to contributing thoughtful governance, strategic insight, and strong staff leadership to help support the continued growth and success of Markham Soccer Club.

JIM MOK • Director (2-Year Term)

Jimmy is a Markham resident and father of three, with kids actively involved in sports and community programs. Professionally, he is a senior strategy and transformation leader in financial services, where he works with executive teams on governance, budgeting, long-term planning, and building strong, accountable organizations. He brings experience overseeing large-scale operations, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring financial discipline — skills directly relevant to supporting a growing community sports organization.

Jimmy is passionate about youth development and believes sport plays a critical role in building resilience, teamwork, and confidence in young people. If elected to the Board, he hopes to contribute thoughtful governance, transparent decision-making, and a focus on long-term sustainability so that Markham Soccer can continue to thrive for players and families across the community.

PATRICK LO • Director (2-Year Term)

Patrick Lo is currently the Americas Executive Leader for Power & Utilities at Microsoft, where he spearheads innovative solutions and strategies collaborating with North America's largest Power & Utility organizations. He's currently leading Microsoft's strategy to execute on a $2B portfolio, achieving revenues of the top 1% amongst all industries.

His primary goal is to empower customers to achieve more while with less leveraging data & AI technology. Recognized as a National Best Executive in the Technology category by the esteemed Globe and Mail, Pat's expertise and accomplishments have earned him a prior nomination by the government as a North American expert in Power Systems and Flexibility Markets at the prestigious International Energy Agency (IEA). Pat's commitment to the advancement of the energy sector extends beyond his professional responsibilities. He actively serves on the boards of the Design Lights Consortium (DLC) and previously at Mohawk College's Energy, Power, and Innovation Center (EPIC). He has completed his Executive MBA at the esteemed Ivey School of Business, Western University, further enriching his business acumen and leadership capabilities and is a professional licensed engineer.

JACK NG • Director (2-Year Term)

My name is Jack Ng and have been living in Unionville for over 25 years. I retired in 2008, travelled around the world, engaged in a several real estate projects and now I look after my 8 year old. Looking back, I really didn’t retire in 2008. Instead, I had simply gone through a few career changes. Right now, I’m responsible for all of my 8 year old’s extracurricular activities. In the winter, we do ice hockey and snowboarding and in the summer, we do soccer and competitive go kart racing. Year round, we have taekwondo, swimming, Scouts and Chinese classes. On top of all that, I’m also the in house English, French and Math tutor. Needless to say, I’m very much involved in my 8 year’s growth and development.

I’m also quite involved within my community. I’m the Captain of my Community Neighbourhood Watch group, on the Board of Directors in the Unionville Residents Association as well as the Equipment Manager for the Markham Waxers Minor Hockey Association. I am seeking the position on the Board of Directors within the Markham Soccer Club, utilizing my background as a parent, a community leader and sports enthusiast.