CCA Judges

KATHY BALMER

Kathy started showing Burmese at 17 years of age.  In 1976 she registered her cattery name, Kalmer, breeding and showing many of her cats to National and Regional Award wins. In 1998 when the Burmilla SH (known as Asians, Bombays and Burmilla in other associations) and Burmilla LH (known as Tiffany in some associations) were accepted in CCA Kathy began breeding them, producing several National Winners.  Kathy has served on the CCA Board of Directors, Board of Examiners, and is an active member of the No Name Cat Club.

HAYLEY BOAM

Hayley is a Cornish Rex breeder who operates under the cattery name Rexclusive. She has achieved significant success, with her cats and kittens winning top national and regional awards. In addition to her breeding accomplishments, Hayley is an active member of the No Name Cat Club. She has served as a CCA-AFC Director and a member of the Board of Examiners.

ROGER BOISSELLE

My passion for felines started at a very young age, but only became a reality when I visited my first cat show in 1991. Only a year after, I became a breeder, and then climbed the steps one by one to becoming a judge: first clerking, then the foundation of a new CCA club. I participated in the organization of countless cat shows over the years, but I still look forward to it every single time, as I meet new and interesting cats and people at every show. You could say I was hooked!  My favourite breed is the Turkish Angora, not only for the beauty and elegance of this antique breed but also for the unique temperament.  Cats became an important part of my life, and like my real-life work, plants and flowers as a florist and horticulturist. Roger is a member of the CCA Board of Examiners.

TAMMY COLLEY

Tammy joined the Canadian Cat Association in 2009, focusing on breeding and showing the Oriental. She also became a member of the Motor City Cat Club, where she learned to organize cat shows and took on various roles within the club and CCA-AFC. Eager to expand her knowledge, she started ring clerking at shows and eventually achieved her license as a Master Clerk. In 2025, she was accepted into the CCA-AFC Judging program. Outside of her involvement in cat shows, she works as a veterinary clinic technician and shows an Oriental Longhair and an Oriental Shorthair in Premier Class.

Terry has been a part of the Canadian Cat Association since 1983, starting as a breeder of Manx cats. Over the years, Terry has successfully organized numerous cat shows and has served on the the Board of Directors, including three terms as President. Terry is now a retired pet groomer.

ELAINE GLEASON

Elaine became involved in the cat fancy in 1981 and entered the Judges' Training Program in 1984. She has actively participated in various roles within the Canadian Cat Association, including serving as Public Relations Chair, Editor of “Chats Canada Cats,” Clerking Committee Chair, Chair of the Board of Examiners, and Standards Chair. Together with her husband Bob, she bred Burmese cats under the cattery name "Hullabaloo." Currently, Elaine is a member of both the Hamilton Cat Fanciers and the PAWSitive PAWS Cat Club.

ROBERT GLEASON

Bob became involved in the cat fancy as a Burmese breeder in 1974 and registered Hullabaloo Cattery in 1981 with his wife, Elaine. Over the years, he has held various roles within the association. In 1983, he was elected to the Board of Directors, where he served for many years and completed eight terms as President. In 2003, Bob decided to pursue his interest in judging cats. When he is not participating in cat shows, his other passion is classic cars. Bob is currently a member of the Hamilton Cat Fanciers and the PAWSitive PAWS Cat Club.

ANDREY KOPYLENKO

Andrey is passionate about cats, especially his chosen breed the British Shorthair. Andrey's other passion is sailing. He is an active member of the Hamilton Cat Fanciers.

CHRISTINE LING

Christine is a business analyst from Pointe Calumet, Quebec. Her breeding career began with dogs in 1976, when she achieved the top rank in Canada for her breed. In 1984, she transitioned to the cat world, breeding Persians and Tonkinese. Since 2006, Christine and her husband, Norman, have been breeding Cornish Rex cats, achieving both National and Regional wins. Christine is an active member of the Ottawa Valley Cat Club and has served CCA-AFC in various roles, including as a member of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Clerking Committee, Chair of the Board of Examiners, and a member of the Standards Committee. In addition to her work with cats, Christine has a busy lifestyle filled with other hobbies. She enjoys scuba diving, judging CKC lure coursing, kayaking, camping, and is a passionate Disney fan.

NICOLE MENWEG

In 1975, Nicole and her husband, Renee, began breeding Himalayans under the cattery name Deverest, achieving great success by producing many award-winning cats. Nicole was actively involved in organizing the annual Christmas Cat Show in Montreal for several years. In the late-80s, she entered the Judges' Training Program to further her commitment to the cat community. Nicole has served as a Director for CCA-AFC and is a member of the Clerking Committee.

KIM MONKHOUSE

Kim's first pedigreed cat was a Bengal, which inspired her to become a breeder. She initially focused on Abyssinians and Egyptian Maus, and she now breeds Ocicats. Kim has contributed to the association by serving on various committees, including the Board of Examiners and the Board of Directors. As a founding member of the Ottawa Valley Cat Club, she remains involved with their annual show in Ottawa. When she isn't busy with cat shows, Kim enjoys wood carving and works as a real estate agent.

HEATHER RANDALL

Heather became involved in the cat fancy as an exhibitor in 1986. She has bred Persians, Exotics, and Japanese Bobtails, and has owned an Ocicat and many HHP under the cattery name MacPurrs. Recently, she transferred her American Cat Fanciers Association All Breed Teaching License to the Canadian Cat Association. Heather is a member of the CCA-AFC Board of Examiners. Previously, she was employed by the Province of Nova Scotia for 37 years. Since then, she has owned and operated Safe Choice Driving School and co-owns Donall Memorial Pet Cemetery. In her spare time, she enjoys taking a ride on her Harley Davidson, as well as reading and traveling.

ANNIE DESMARAIS

ALEXANDRE LEVEILLE

TODD TAKEUCHI