Photo Credit: Naomi Tam
ACA’s Board of Directors is composed of representatives from government, industry and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Those from the public may serve on the board as non-voting members.
Current Board Members ACA:
President – Jocelyn Thrasher-Haug (Strathcona County)
Vice President – Brent Korobanik (Lehigh Cement)
Secretary/Treasurer – John Prusakowski (Public)
Peter Bieman (NAIT)
Darcy Garchinski (Alberta Health Services)
Meghan Myers (St. Albert)
Chandra Tomaras (City of Edmonton)
Jeff Yanew (Sturgeon County)
Lois Dvorsky (University of Alberta)
Dr. Raquel Feroe (Public)
Elizabeth MacDonald (Hexion Canada Inc.)
Steve McIsaac (Inside Education)
Greg Piorkowski (Alberta Environment and Parks)
Ran Zhao (University of Alberta)
As with the Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) and all Airsheds in Alberta, ACA approaches its work in accordance with the guiding principle of consensus decision-making whereby consensus is reached when there is unanimous agreement amongst all stakeholders. The process seeks to ensure that each person is able to accept the outcome of the decision made with the aim of finding the most optimal solution to serve the best interests of all. This approach tends to lead to more innovative decisions that are more enduring over the longer term, in comparison to those made via more conventional means.
Staff:
Gary Redmond
Executive Director
Gary Redmond
Why is clean air important to you? Clean air is really critical for any community and for each of its citizens to be able to enjoy a good quality of life.
What is the value of the ACA to you and/or your organization? The Alberta Airshed model is a unique approach to ensure everyone is working together, using the same credible information. The ACA itself is a wonderful collection of talented and committed people.
One fun fact about you I was born in New Zealand and lived in Europe.
Brenda Barber
Administrator
Brenda Barber
Why is clean air important to you? We take clean air for granted until we have bad air days; I think its important for us all to work together to minimize those bad air days.
What is the value of the ACA to you and/or your organization? Working with others to find common solutions to keep our air clean and educate others.
One fun fact about you my great, great uncle was Robert Laird Borden, the eighth Prime Minister of Canada.
Kevin McCullum
Data Manager/ Chief Scientist
Kevin McCullum
Why is clean air important to you? Clean air is important to me because I really am fond of breathing! I also know many people that need clean air due to health issues!
What is the value of the ACA to you and/or your organization? Having grown up in Spruce Grove I consider the ACA my home, and want to ensure that the air is safe to breathe for everyone living here.
One fun fact about you I have two working offices that both are running three computers and six monitors – I love data as much as breathing.
Julie Kusiek
Communications and Engagement Coordinator
Julie Kusiek
Why is clean air important to you? As a parent, I want to ensure my kids have the best quality of life as possible. This means they need clean air to be able to play and grow.
What is the value of the ACA to you and/or your organization? I love getting to learn new things and help others to learn them too. ACA is a great organization to work for to help get the word out about the importance of local air quality monitoring.
One fun fact about you? I’m also a Trustee for Edmonton Public Schools.