Allan Wesley is a Decision Sciences instructor at Grant MacEwan University who holds degrees in Finance, Actuarial Science and Economics. He is a recipient of Grant MacEwan’s Distinguished Teaching Award. A Fort Saskatchewan resident, Allan joined the FAP Board in 2015 as a public member because he was interested in the process of collecting air quality data and communicating that data to the public in a meaningful way. Allan has found his work with FAP has re-energized his passion for teaching about the application of measurement and data in the real world. When not in the classroom Allan can be found catching up on the latest financial, economics and history books.

Keith Purves is Fort Saskatchewan retiree who volunteers with a variety of organizations including FAP where he has been a public member of the Board since 1998. Keith feels it is important to make positive contributions to the community that he lives in. In his time with the Board he has helped FAP develop into an air quality monitoring organization that government, industry, communities and people can trust. When not volunteering Keith likes to paint scenery and wildlife scenes.

Carrie Trenholm is a public member of the FAP Board. A Licenced Practical Nurse and pharmacy assistant, Carrie joined the Board in 2008 because she wanted to apply her chemistry, nursing and life skills in a way that would have a positive impact on the environment and her community.  Carrie feels FAP is filled with intelligent people committed to extremely responsible air monitoring and reporting. A Fort Saskatchewan resident, Carrie enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with her family.

Paula Horn is a former Environmental Technologist Lead at Shell Scotford and was a member of Fort Air Partnership’s (FAP) Technical Working Group as Shell’s representative since 2006. In that time, Paula has seen FAP mature as an organization that is able to bring a tremendous amount of leadership, knowledge, and expertise to the region. She says that FAP’s desire and drive for continuous improvement is impressive and the technical depth of knowledge is outstanding. In her time off Paula enjoys spending time with family, working with horses and volunteering with her co-workers.

Ed McConaghy is a retired Chemical Engineer who lives in Strathcona County. Ed joined the Board in 2019 as a public member to help ensure development in the region – as it pertains to air quality – is done in a sustainable and responsible manner. Since joining the Board, he has been impressed with Board members’ cooperative spirit and dedication to achieving FAP’s mandate. Ed enjoys travelling and outdoor pursuits like golf and gardening.

Paul Smith is a Strathcona County Councillor and local farmer who serves on the FAP Board as the Alberta Industrial Heartland Association’s representative. Paul’s family ties to the region stretch back more than 120 years and he believes the continued health of the area, its air, land, water, and economic engines will determine the ability for everyone’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to live and work here. Paul and his wife Merla enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren on the family farm.

Dr. Laurie J. Danielson is the Executive Director of the Northeast Capital Industrial Association (NCIA). With a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Alberta, Laurie has been part of the FAP Board since 2007 and provides a link between FAP and NCIA. Laurie views FAP as a well-run organization that provides valuable information on ambient air quality to government, the community and industry. When not at work Laurie and his wife enjoy long walks with their dog around their hometown of Fort Saskatchewan and checking out the latest Hollywood blockbusters.

Megan Wesley is a civil engineer and project manager who joined FAP’s Board in 2018. A Fort Saskatchewan resident, Megan joined the Board to get more involved in the local community. As an urban beekeeper, she also has a special interest in accessible and accurate air quality data. Megan views the Board as a great example of diverse and knowledgeable government, industry and public individuals working together for the good of the community.

Darcy Garchinski is Director of Environmental Public Health for Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) Edmonton Zone. Darcy joined the FAP Board as AHS’ representative in 2015 because he saw the value in being involved in the multi-stakeholder process to address community concerns on environmental issues pertaining to air quality. By being part of FAP, Darcy helps AHS get a greater sense of issues and concerns that are important to the people of the region while providing information that will allow individuals to make informed decisions to better safeguard their health. Darcy enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, hunting and fishing, and watching sporting events.

Greg Poholka was raised in Edmonton and attended the University of Alberta where he studied Chemical Engineering. Twenty-four years ago Greg moved to Fort Saskatchewan and began working at Sherritt International. His current role is Director, Environment. Greg enjoys spending time in the river valley with his three kids and two dogs, whether it is skiing, cycling or paddling season.

Greg Piorkowski, Ph.D., sits on the Board as Alberta Environment and Park’s representative. Prior to joining AEP as Red Deer-North Saskatchewan Resource Manager, Greg worked as a watershed scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. He has also worked as an environmental consultant on contaminated site assessments and reclamation planning for a variety of natural resource sectors across western and northern Canada. Greg says he is excited to join the Airshed and AEP’s Watershed Stewardship Branch to help the team guide effective decision-making for the sustainable use of Alberta’s natural resources. Greg currently lives in Edmonton with his wife, two boys and two dogs and enjoys exploring Edmonton’s extensive trail network, primarily as a means to counter the effects of his domestic passions – cooking, baking and brewing.

Daniel Skousbol is a Bruderheim Town Councillor. Each year, the Town designates a member of Council to sit on the FAP Board as a public member.

Stephanie Kozey is a Fort Saskatchewan resident who works at Dow Chemical as an Environmental Health and Safety Regulatory Specialist. She joined Fort Air Partnership’s Technical Working Group in 2016 and later the FAP Board in 2019. Since joining FAP, Stephanie has been impressed with its professionalism and the responsible way FAP manages air monitoring. In addition to learning more about airshed management and decision-making, her participation enables networking with individuals from other companies. When not at work, Stephanie enjoys hiking, golfing, gardening and yoga.

Tracey Hill is the Manager of Communications & Community Relations at the Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) and is the Association’s administrative representative on the Board. She brings to the Board a wealth of experience and expertise in communications, including public relations, social media engagement, brand establishment, marketing & promotion as well as traditional narrative development. She considers FAP a valuable community organization led by dedicated volunteers that are community orientated and focused. Tracey lives in Sherwood Park.

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Harry Benders has been Fort Air Partnership’s Network Manager since 2012. He brings 40 years of direct experience in air monitoring regulations, technologies and systems to the organization.  He is a former manager of Alberta Environment’s Air Monitoring and Auditing group and has been a resident of Strathcona County for 34 years.

Marianne Quimpere is an Environmental Advisor with Sherritt International Corporation. A Fort Saskatchewan resident, Marianne has been involved with Fort Air Partnership since 2012, first as a public Board member and now as a member of the Technical Working Group representing Sherritt. While her company benefits by receiving credible, comprehensive data from a well-run organization that meets regulatory requirements, Marianne feels her personal involvement allows her to give back to the community by helping to ensure accurate air quality reporting is done. When not at work, Marianne enjoys spending time with her husband and two small children, coaching soccer and dabbling in photography.

Jeff Cooper is an Air Monitoring Technologist and Project Manager for WSP Group, the firm that provides air quality monitoring operation services to Fort Air Partnership. As a resident of Sherwood Park, Jeff is proud of the air quality monitoring and community interaction provided by Fort Air Partnership. Since joining the Technical Working Group in 2012, Jeff has found the organization to be well organized, cooperative and productive. Jeff is an active participant in local minor hockey and enjoys downhill skiing.

Allan Wesley is a Decision Sciences instructor at Grant MacEwan University who holds degrees in Finance, Actuarial Science and Economics. He is a recipient of Grant MacEwan’s Distinguished Teaching Award. A Fort Saskatchewan resident, Allan joined the FAP Board in 2015 as a public member because he was interested in the process of collecting air quality data and communicating that data to the public in a meaningful way. Allan has found his work with FAP has re-energized his passion for teaching about the application of measurement and data in the real world. When not in the classroom Allan can be found catching up on the latest financial, economics and history books.

Maxwell Mazur (M.Sc.) is an Air Quality Specialist with the Government of Alberta’s Environment and Parks Ministry and has been part of FAP since 2014. For Maxwell, being involved with FAP is important for building his knowledge of air quality monitoring in the Edmonton capital region. As part of the Technical Working Group, Maxwell says that he has been able to meet knowledgeable people who provide him first-hand air quality monitoring information. A trumpet player, Maxwell performs with the St. Albert Community Band and enjoys supporting the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

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Moe is an Environmental Specialist with the Pembina Pipeline Corporation.

Gerry Mason is a Fort Saskatchewan resident and Registered Safety Professional who is HSE Manager at Oerlikon Metco (Canada) Inc. Since joining FAP’s Technical Working Group in 2013 he has come to appreciate FAP as a leading edge, knowledgeable and committed regional air monitoring organization. In addition to participating with others in air quality monitoring and management, Gerry feels his company’s involvement with FAP has enabled networking and the sharing of expertise that is beneficial to Oerlikon. Gerry enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including camping.

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Doug Hurl, an Environment, Health and Safety Supervisor with Chemtrade Logistics, joined Fort Air Partnership’s Technical Working Group in 2016. He joined the group to help FAP monitor his company’s impact on the area. Doug believes the group is very effective and provides added knowledge to industry. He noted his company uses FAP’s data to help guide its annual planning. A Fort Saskatchewan resident, Doug enjoys golf, the lake and spending time with his family.

Keith Purves is Fort Saskatchewan retiree who volunteers with a variety of organizations including FAP where he has been a public member of the Board since 1998. Keith feels it is important to make positive contributions to the community that he lives in. In his time with the Board he has helped FAP develop into an air quality monitoring organization that government, industry, communities and people can trust. When not volunteering Keith likes to paint scenery and wildlife scenes.

Jocelyn Thrasher-Haug, M.Sc., P.Ag., P.Biol. is the Manager of Environmental Planning at Strathcona County.

Chris Nayet has a diploma in computer engineering technology and works for Environment Climate Change Canada (ECCC) as a Senior Air Quality Technician. Since joining the Technical Working Group in 2019, Chris has found FAP to be a well-organized, committed and professionally run organization. Networking with experts in his field allows him to build technical knowledge and learn more about air quality organizations.  He says his participation benefits ECCC in many ways including building connections and collaborations with other air quality organizations and experts, sharing information and maintaining awareness of regional air quality and initiatives. Chris is a cycling enthusiast who volunteers his time on a Parent School Council.

Stephen Raye is a Strathcona County resident who has a degree in environmental studies and a diploma in chemical technology.  An Environment Specialist with Shell Scotford, Stephen joined FAP’s Technical Working Group (TWG) in 2018 to pursue his professional and personal interest in sustaining clean air. He is impressed with TWG’s commitment to improving regional air quality monitoring, and finds it rewarding to collaborate with an engaged group that supports FAP’s efforts to provide scientific data to the public and local industries. Stephen likes spending time outdoors with family and friends travelling, hiking and gardening.

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Karlee Searle has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and works for Nutrien (Redwater) as an Environmental Advisor. She joined the Technical Working Group in 2020. Karlee think it is very important for people to have an understanding of the ambient air quality within the Industrial Heartland region. She shares that being able to provide assistance pertaining to monitoring activities is an additional benefit to her membership.

Harry Benders has been Fort Air Partnership’s Network Manager since 2012. He brings 40 years of direct experience in air monitoring regulations, technologies and systems to the organization.  He is a former manager of Alberta Environment’s Air Monitoring and Auditing group and has been a resident of Strathcona County for 34 years.

Nadine Blaney has been Fort Air Partnership’s Executive Director since 2009.  Prior to joining FAP, Nadine was employed with Alberta Environment working on multi-stakeholder initiatives in managing cumulative environmental effects in Northern Alberta.  Nadine holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Business Management Diploma.  She has been a resident of Strathcona County for 30 years and currently lives with her family on an acreage near Ardrossan.

Wade Wilson recently took over the communications portfolio following Godfrey Huybregts’ retirement. Wade has been a communications and public engagement professional since 1997 working in the corporate, public, and not-for-profit sectors. A resident of Strathcona County since 2003, Wade is passionate about the environment and its impact on people. He holds a B.A. from the University of Alberta, a Public Relations Diploma from MacEwan University, and is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators and the International Association of Public Participation.

Alison Thiessen has been Fort Air Partnership’s administrator and financial coordinator since 2013.  Alison has a diploma in Business Administration with a focus on accounting. She also does accounting and other administrative duties for numerous other not-for-profit organizations.  Alison lives in Fort Saskatchewan.  When not working she likes spending time with her family, reading, traveling and enjoying the City of Fort Saskatchewan’s trail system.