Board of Directors and Committees
To ensure diverse representation across the watershed, the Athabasca Watershed Council’s Board of Directors includes members from various sector groups.
- According to the Board of Directors Terms of Reference, the Board can have up to 21 members (including the past Chairperson), with seats allocated as follows: Governments: 5 seats
- Industry: 5 seats
- Indigenous Members: 3 seats
- Non-governmental Organizations: 5 seats
- Members-at-Large: 2 seats
If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please review our Information for Prospective Board Members. This page outlines time commitments, committee involvement, and performance expectations for AWC Directors.
2022-2023 Board of Directors
Government
Abdi Siad-Omar
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
Vacant
Provincial/Federal Government
Vacant
Municipal – Upper Basin
Rob Minns
Athabasca County (Municipal – Middle Basin)
Sterling Johnson
Lac La Biche County (Municipal – Lower Basin)
Industry
Dan Moore, President
Alberta Forest Products Association (Forestry)
Janice Linehan
Suncor Energy Inc. (Oil and Gas)
Vacant
(Agriculture)
Vacant
(Industry – Nonspecific)
Amanda Buchanan
Bighorn Mining (Mining/Utilities)
Indigenous
Cleo Reece
Individual (Indigenous)
Vacant
(Indigenous)
Vacant
(Indigenous)
NGO’s, Stewardship, Academia
Julie Hink, Secretary
Healthy Waters Lac La Biche (Environment)
Brian Deheer
Individual Member (Environment)
Kendra Gilbert, Vice-President
Baptiste and Island Lakes Stewardship Society (Stewardship)
Paula Evans, Treasurer
Crooked Creek Conservancy of Athabasca Society (Stewardship)
Scott Ketcheson
Athabasca River Basin Research Institute (Research and Academia)
Members-at-Large
Ida Edwards
Individual (Member-at-Large)
Laura Pekkola
Individual (Member-at-Large)
2022-23 Board of Directors – Alternates
Government
Curtis Brock
Alberta Environment and Parks
Gary Cromwell
Athabasca County (Municipal – Middle Basin)
Industry
Jennifer Knievel
Alberta Forest Products Association/West Fraser (Forestry)
Indigenous
Chantel Quintel
Individual Member
NGO’s, Stewardship, Academia
Alia Schamehorn
Crooked Creek Conservancy Society (Stewardship)
Members-at-Large
Paul Belanger
Individual (Member-at-Large)
Committees
The Athabasca Watershed Council (AWC) has five key committees:
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is composed of four positions (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer), with officers selected and approved by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee oversees the effective and efficient management of the Athabasca Watershed Council.
The 2023-24 Executive Committee:
- Dan Moore (President)
- Kendra Gilbert (Vice-President)
- Julie Hink (Secretary)
- Paula Evans (Treasurer)
Technical Committee
The primary goal of the Technical Committee is to generate and compile knowledge about the Athabasca River watershed and to advise the Board of Directors on technical matters. The Technical Committee is composed of a group of experts from different fields and organizations across the Watershed.
Finance and Fundraising Committee (F&F)
The Finance and Fundraising Committee works to identify and execute fundraising strategies and oversees the prudent financial management of the AWC. They are responsible for revenue generation and sound financial management.
Communications, Education and Community Engagement Committee (CE&CE)
The CE&CE Committee works to engage stakeholders from across the watershed. Its primary goal is to share knowledge about the Athabasca River watershed and to help stakeholders understand how they can affect positive change.
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee advises the Board of Directors on Human Resources-related matters and makes recommendations on recruitment.
Athabasca Watershed Council
5101 50 Avenue, PO Box 1058,
Athabasca, AB