Suresh Soundararajan Director, Downstream Strategic Planning Suncor Energy Inc. Calgary, Alberta As a chemical engineer and a leader, Suresh interests address how the Oil & Gas industry can most effectively balance growing energy demands with climate change and digital innovation. As an immigrant and as a parent of two daughters, he works to create…
Graham Sherman Co-founder / owner Tool Shed Brewing Company Calgary, Alberta Graham is a self-professed, high-level geek who spent the mid-2000’s living in Afghanistan working on contracts for the Canadian and US government and military, installing encrypted, tactical communication networks. Upon returning from rolling around the war zone in armoured vehicles, Graham co-founded the…
Dennis Schultz Chief of Staff, Economic Development and Trade Government of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Dennis is a team-builder, collaborator, spouse, dad, son, brother, friend, veteran, world traveler and chief-of-staff. He is an energetic leader in government providing strategic advice to Ministers, Deputy Ministers and ensuring staff feel empowered. Dennis is an outdoors enthusiast with…
Jill Robertson Principal and Landscape Architect DIALOG Edmonton, Alberta Jill is a principal and landscape architect at DIALOG with experience ranging in scale from detailed site design to visionary city building. She focuses on meaningful improvement of the public realm through thoughtful and articulate design interventions. A passionate advocate of authentic public engagement and…
Declan Regan Vice President/Union Representative International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955 St. Albert, Alberta Declan have been involved in organized labour for 10 years and it consumes his professional life. Some of his passions are bargaining agreements, lobbying government and getting workers a better deal in their workplaces; he was formerly a journeyman…
Gina Puntil Artistic Director / Program Coordinator Alberta Workers’ Health Centre Edmonton, Alberta Gina is a proud Filipino/Canadian from Amiskwacîwâskahikan on land referred to as Treaty 6 which is colonially known as Edmonton, Alberta. Currently Gina works at the Alberta Workers’ Health Centre as the Artistic Director / Program Coordinator of the Work Plays…
Matt Osborne President Alberta Fire Fighters Association (AFFA) Calgary, Alberta Matt is President of the Alberta Fire Fighters Association and is a Lieutenant with the Calgary Fire Department. Matt started in the fire service in 2001 and has been an active Labour leader. He was first elected in 2012 to the Calgary Firefighters IAFF…
Anthony Noseworthy Assistant Business Manager IUOE Local 955 Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Anthony is 36 years old, he holds a leadership position within an international union. Prior to his position within organized labour, he held a position as team leader with a reputable industrial plant maintenance contractor in Northern Alberta. Anthony’s primary focus within his…
Laurie Matheson Manager of Grievances International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union No. 955 St. Albert, Alberta Laurie is Manager of Grievances for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union No. 955. In her role, Laurie provides research and directs the Union’s internal appeals process to ensure members receive fair and effective representation.…
Virgil (Robert) Lowe Senior Strategy Manager TELUS Nanton, Alberta Raising cattle is a pillar of Virgil’s life. He grew up on a feedlot in Southern Alberta, managed a ranch in Manitoba’s Interlake region, practiced agricultural law in a major law firm while leading (volunteer) the Canadian Beef Industry Conferences in 2016 & 2017, and…