Catherine Hanrahan, Salesperson Team vanRahan

I grew up in Sudbury working alongside my parents and siblings at my family owned and operated bakery. I moved to Peterborough in 2002 to take a job with Corus Entertainment as a part- time broadcaster on The Wolf 101.5 FM. Early in my broadcasting career I also worked for two legendary/historic Peterborough businesses: Canada's oldest independent music store, Moondance Records, and what was at the time Peterborough's oldest family operated restaurant, Hi-Tops.

While most people know me in this community for my 15 years of radio and tv work, I’ve also been working as an audio producer at Impact Communications, where my responsibilities grew over the years to include the management and maintenance of hundreds of clients across North America and the writing and production of their radio and telecommunications marketing material. 

I take great pride in the volunteer work I’ve done in the community. I’m a past member of the Peterborough Snofest and Downtown Countdown committees. I’ve Emceed numerous charity events and galas for Hospice Peterborough, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Community Counselling and Resource Centre, and Art School of Peterborough. 

When I’m not working I enjoy providing the play-by-play/colour commentary for the Peterborough Area Roller Derby League on YourTV. I’ve even strapped on a pair of skates myself and trained with the team. I recently joined the Women’s Over 35 Softball league and, of course, my pride and joy, my hobby farm, vanRahan Acres. My business and life partner Ben vanVeen and I care for several dogs, cats, chickens, goats, and a pony on our little slice of heaven outside Havelock.