About Squash Québec

STÉPHANE LUSSIER

President

• Development
• Finance

Holding a degree in computer science and possessing extensive business management experience, Stéphane Lussier co-founded his own IT consulting company, Macadamian, which has grown over the years to include more than 250 employees and offices in four countries. Throughout his career, he has held executive positions and managed significant projects and budgets. Beyond his professional achievements, Stéphane has been a passionate squash player for over 25 years. An avid competitor, he has participated in numerous national, American, and world championships in his age category. He has proudly represented the Quebec team five times at the Canadian Masters Team Championships.

Now retired from his IT career, Stéphane is dedicating his free time to training as a community squash coach and continuing his certification process as a referee. He wishes to share his love for squash and encourage more people to take it up. In this regard, he believes that efforts must be made to develop junior programs and actively support women’s squash. As president, his goal is to reverse the trend of losing dedicated squash facilities and to increase the number of venues where this sport can be practiced.

MARIE MARTINEZ

General Administrator

• Women Squash
• Juniors

Currently serving as a project director in public relations and communication, Marie Martinez has a background in science and combines her passion for the arts with over 20 years of professional experience in developing cultural projects in Canada. Her career has led her to work in various fields, from music to film and performing arts. For her, culture is both a foundational and revealing lever of society.

An active member of the squash community, Marie Martinez is not only involved on the board of directors; she is also an active player, an occasional coach, and often helps organize squash events.

With her communication expertise, she believes that promoting, sharing, and raising awareness of initiatives is crucial for advancing squash. She aims to leverage her skills to support the development of the sport. Having already developed programs for youth and women, alongside her coaching experience, she is eager to collaborate with other enthusiasts to shape the future of squash, particularly in these player categories.

MANON LOU LOYE

General Administrator

• Women Squash

Graduating in accounting and management from France, Manon-Lou Loye has built a diverse professional background, ranging from the restaurant industry to customer service, and even animation at a circus school.

She discovered squash in early 2023, shortly after moving to Quebec. Quickly, this sport became an important part of her life. Alongside her growing admiration for the discipline, it was through squash that she met her partner, a coach and player, which further strengthened her commitment to the sports community.

Encouraged and trained by her partner, Manon-Lou made rapid progress, participating in various tournaments and ultimately winning the Women’s C category at the 2024 Quebec Championship.

As a new board member, she aims to bring a fresh perspective to projects and initiatives, proposing creative solutions to support the development of squash while honing her skills in this field.

MARC BIRON

General Administrator

• 2027 Canada Games (Quebec)
• Juniors

Originally from the South Shore of Montreal, Marc Biron is a film and television producer who has been based in Quebec for nearly 20 years. Passionate about both sports and culture, he has navigated between these two worlds throughout his life. As a young person, he made amateur short films while training in racquetball, dedicating the necessary time and effort to succeed. He then pursued studies in film and physical education. Marc was an elite junior player and reached the national level in racquetball before turning to squash in the 1990s.

From 1995 to 2005, he led the creative department of a corporate events company while intensely engaging in squash, balancing competition and training. As an elite player, he generously shares his knowledge and time with club members.

Upon arriving in Quebec in 2005, he took a break from sports to launch a film production company with his partner and start a family, before returning to dedicated squash practice a few years later.

Today, Marc is eager to invest his time in the development of squash in the National Capital, focusing on recruiting and mentoring juniors, attracting new players, and supporting the expansion of court facilities.

MARIE MARTINEAU

General Administrator

• Women squash

Marie Martineau has been a producer in the interactive department at Moment Factory since 2018. Her professional journey is marked by diverse experiences in various fields, including film production, website and mobile app creation, as well as her commitment to helping individuals with tetraplegia and fundamental cancer research. Beyond her professional successes, Marie is a passionate squash player. Her enthusiasm for the sport has led her to share her passion with younger players at a festival at Décathlon, which has strengthened her desire to get more involved in organizing events. Alongside her professional and sporting activities, she also dedicates part of her time to community service as an engaged board member of the housing cooperative “Au pied de la montagne” for the past six years.

DAVID PHILIPS

General Administrator

• Double Squash
• Elite Development

David Phillips is a key figure in the squash community in Quebec. A professional squash player at Club Atwater for nearly 12 years, he previously excelled in international competitions on the PSA circuit for over 10 years. With more than 30 years of experience in the squash community in Quebec, he has risen through the junior ranks to the professional level, developing a deep understanding of the game and the competitive landscape. In addition to his playing career, David has played a crucial role as a coach and father, giving him a unique perspective on squash and its organization. More recently, he has supported junior athletes as a coach at the Canada Games and was also part of the organizing committee for the 2023 Canadian Squash Championships held at the Montreal Forum. David aims to continue contributing to the development of squash and to expand his influence throughout Quebec.

SIMON WOJCIK

Secretary-Treasurer

• Official schedule
• Finance (Placements Sports)
• Leagues
• Women squash

Mechanical engineer and energy efficiency specialist, Simon Wojcik graduated in engineering from France in 2014. Following this, he pursued his career as an HVAC engineer, expatriating to Morocco from 2015 to 2017 before settling in Quebec in 2017. Alongside his successful professional journey, Simon has been an active squash player for about a decade, competing at the A/B level. His love for the sport has led him to become more involved in the squash community in Quebec. Since 2022, he has taken on the role of organizer for the Montreal Interclub League, and in 2023, he also began organizing the Montreal Women’s Squash League, helping to energize competition and foster enriching sporting encounters.

• Stéphane Lussier 2023-
• Philippe Roy (2021-2023)
• Maxym Leclair (2020-2021)
• Trevor Bowes (2015-2020)
• Barry Faguy (1991-2015)
• Doug Smyth (1989-1991)

• Teresa Allan (1985-1989)
• John Wales (1983-1985)
• Rita Hurley (1982-1983)
• Douglas Barker (1979-1982)
• Marc Cantin (1977-1979)
• Anne Lane (1975-1977)