Volunteer Board Members
Thomas D. Irvine
Chair
Tom Irvine is the Vice-Chair of the Dominion Command Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League Committee, and a member of other operational committees. He is a Director of the Canvet Publications Board of Directors which guides the production of Legion Magazine.
Tom first joined the Legion in 1988 and is currently a life member of the Hemmingford #244 Branch in Quebec. Along with various awards for his Military Service, Tom was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals in 2002 and 2012 and the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers in 2019.
Bruce Julian
Vice Chair
Bruce Julian is the Immediate Past President of the Legion’s Dominion Command. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Royal Canadian Ex-Services League (RCEL) Committee and is a member of the Going Forward Committee.
A member of Beachville Branch #495, located northeast of London, Ontario, since 1977, Bruce has been deeply involved in Legion activities throughout his life. He has held numerous positions at the Branch, Zone, District, and Provincial Command levels. Bruce now joins the Legion National Foundation Board of Directors as Vice Chair.
Larry Murray
Director
The Grand President of The Royal Canadian Legion, Larry serves as the federal government’s Chair of the Independent Review Panel on Defence Acquisition. He was Chairman of the Board of the Public Policy Forum, first Chair of the Veterans. A Member of the Order of Canada, Larry’s awards are numerous and include Commander of the Order of Military Merit, the NATO Special Services Medal, Chief of Defence Staff Commendation, and Queen Elizabeth II Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals.
Andrea Siew
Director
Andrea served in the Navy as an intelligence officer in a variety of challenging positions. Since retiring in 2008, she has been a passionate advocate for Veterans and their families leading the Legion’s Dominion Command Service Officers, and providing policy advice to the National Association of Federal Retirees and the Veterans Ombudsman. She is Chair of the Legion’s Defence and Security Committee a member of the Women Veterans Research and Engagement Network (WREN) and the Women Peace and Security Network – Canada. Most recently she was appointed the Intelligence Branch Colonel Commandant.
Bruce Burnham
Director
Bruce is a founding member and past Vice President of the Third Party Administrators’ Association of Canada, which establishes guidelines and standards within the insurance industry.
A recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, he was appointed the Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the 4th Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment in 2017.
Foundation Staff
Randy Hayley
National Executive Director
Randy Hayley joined The Royal Canadian Legion National Headquarters in 2015, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his extensive career in operational sales with a major Canadian media company.
An Associate member of the Legion, he initially joined the Headquarters’ Member Services department, where his team spearheaded the modernization of the Legion’s membership experience. In 2023, Randy was appointed Director of Corporate Services and Strategic Planning, and in 2024, he was named National Executive Director.
Cynthia Ngarachu
Director of Development
Cynthia Ngarachu is a dedicated community builder. With extensive experience in fundraising and program development, she has made significant contributions within leading national and global charities underscoring her commitment to supporting marginalized communities within and beyond Canada.
In her capacity, Cynthia cultivates relationships with donors and partners, spearheads fundraising campaigns, and pioneers innovative approaches to generate financial support for Veterans and their families.