Kevin Ford and his sons Cody, Skyler, Tristan, and Liam after an incredible performance together on stage at the Rainbow, celebrating Kevin Ford, Feb 5, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
Friends, family and colleagues came together last night to celebrate Kevin Ford as he moves on from CEO of Calian. It was an evening of incredible live music, networking and celebration!
A captivating performance of singer-flutist Chelsey with Kevin started off the evening.
Ford performed with his four sons (Cody, Skyler, Tristan and Liam) again after playing together at the Rainbow several years ago. Son Cody is a professional musician and the guitarist for the band Soen.
Mannequins @ Door performed an energy-packed set and many special guests to pay tribute as the evening continued.
This evening was a true testament to Kevin’s impact on local music and the overall community.
Kelly Goulet and Jennifer Van Noort (TOH Foundation) at the Rainbow, celebrating Kevin Ford, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Ian Sherman (Relationship Capital Inc), John Sicard (Sicard Holding Inc) and Rudi Asseer (Mindstride) at the Rainbow, celebrating Kevin Ford, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Sam Brown (Proven LLC) and Susan Blain (Dare to be Vulnerable) at the Rainbow, celebrating Kevin Ford, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Joanne Poirier, Dave Darch, Julie Van Dusen and George Weber (chair of Calian board of directors) at the Rainbow, celebrating Kevin Ford, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Kevin Ford with his band Mannequin @ the Door before performing at the Rainbow, celebrating Kevin Ford, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Multi-award-winning, chart-topping Indigenous folk lead vocalist Chelsey June (Twin Flame) performing with Kevin to start the evening at the Rainbow, celebrating Kevin Ford, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Patrick Houston (Calian’s former CFO and new CEO) presented Kevin with a guitar case covered in stickers to go with the guitar they gifted for his retirement, at the Rainbow, celebrating Kevin Ford, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Sueling Ching (OBOT), Melanie Brulée (OMIC), Colin Mills (OMIC Board) and Tammie Trellen (Duane Francis Wealth Management) at the Rainbow, celebrating Kevin Ford, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Kevin and his son Cody (Band Soen) performing together at the Rainbow, celebrating Kevin Ford, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Such a special moment, Kevin performing with his four sons Cody, Skyler, Tristan, and Liam at the Rainbow as they did several years ago at the Rainbow, celebrating Kevin Ford, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Kevin Ford at the Rainbow, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
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