Letter From Board Chair Stephen Chang

On behalf of the Pacific Institute for Sport Education (PISE) Board of Directors, I am thrilled to announce the appointments of Stacey Lund and Chris Wright as the new co-Executive Directors of the organization.  

 The new leadership will further PISE’s vision of fostering a healthy, active community by ensuring the effective management and operation of the PISE facility, while continuing to prioritize inclusion, physical literacy, active living, and performance athlete development across South Vancouver Island. 

 Stacey and Chris are longtime PISE leaders, bringing 18 and 14 years of experience respectively across business development, fundraising, performance sport, community engagement, and physical literacy. The new co-executive director model is supported by the Board in recognition of the experience and skillsets of Stacey and Chris and the opportunity to further the goals of PISE in an innovative and collaborative leadership model.  

 The two co‑Executive Directors will take over leadership of PISE effective November 1, 2026, with the retirement of Robert Bettauer. Robert has been instrumental in PISE’s growth, stability, and reputation. His vision and dedication have shaped PISE into the strong, community‑focused organization it is today. A smooth leadership transition is underway, and PISE looks forward to celebrating Robert’s retirement and his many contributions in December.  

 As Stacey and Chris take on their new roles, they will be meeting with their teams, donors and our valued partners. Stacey will take on the role of Executive Director of External Relations and Administration, while Chris takes on the role of Executive Director of Sport and Community Services. Together, they will serve as the chief ambassadors and public faces of PISE and will continue to build trust and awareness of the critical role that PISE plays in promoting and advocating for physical literacy, active living and sport. On a day-to-day basis, they will oversee distinct portfolios and ensure continued focus on operational excellence, strategic growth and organizational sustainability.  

 The appointments come after a comprehensive leadership transition process overseen by a committee of the Board. I would personally like to thank the committee members for their due diligence and openness to innovation; this has always been a hallmark of PISE, and it’s wonderful to see this in action.  

  Please join me in congratulating Stacey and Chris, and welcoming them into their new roles. 

Sincerely, 

Stephen Chang 

Chair 

PISE Board of Directors