Allan Wesley is a Decision Sciences instructor at 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 HAMP 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 HAMP 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.

Stephanie Kozey is a Fort Saskatchewan resident who works at Dow Chemical as an Environmental Health and Safety Regulatory Specialist. She joined Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership’s Technical Working Group in 2016 and later the HAMP Board in 2019. Since joining HAMP, Stephanie has been impressed with its professionalism and the responsible way in which HAMP 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.

Carrie Trenholm is a public member of the HAMP 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 HAMP 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.

Megan Wesley is a civil engineer and project manager who joined HAMP’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.

Keith Purves is a Fort Saskatchewan retiree who volunteers with a variety of organizations, including HAMP 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 HAMP 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.

Darcy Garchinski is Director of Environmental Public Health for Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) Edmonton Zone. Darcy joined the HAMP 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 HAMP, 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.

Patrick Howe is the Executive Director of the Northeast Capital Industrial Association and sits on HAMP’s Board as an industry presentative.

Patrick’s experience covers 35+ years working in the oil and gas industry. He is a retiree of Shell, working for some of those years at the Scotford site. More recently, he was NWRP’s Director of Finance/CFO, working at the Sturgeon Refinery.

Patrick is an advocate for collaboration and generating improved shared outcomes by bringing together the many stakeholders, connecting with local agencies, cultivating beneficial partnerships, collaborating on effective policy, and advancing shared agendas and opportunities. He holds an MBA from Athabasca University and his Hon. B. Comm from the University of Windsor.

Patrick is a resident of St. Albert and enjoys many “floats” paddling on the local waterways as well as walking, hiking and camping in this great province.

Dr. Laurie Danielson (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.) semi-retired in 2024 following a lengthy career with Sherritt Inc., Viridian Inc., The Westaim Corporation and The Northeast Capital Industrial Association (NCIA).

Since he became corporate director of Environment, Health and Safety with Westaim, Laurie has been interested in environmental stewardship and the importance of government regulations in driving that stewardship. Good, non-biased data is required by both industry and government to make informed decisions in these areas and that is where HAMP comes in, as the provider of ambient air monitoring data.

During his 16+ year tenure as Executive Director of NCIA, Laurie sat on the HAMP Board as an industry representative. He considers himself fortunate to have been a part of HAMP’s evolution during this time into the exceptionally well run and professional organization that it is today, and he is glad to have played a role in that success. Laurie has now rejoined HAMP as a public member, which he hopes will allow him to continue to play an active, influential role in ensuring ongoing industry and government support for the important work that HAMP does.

Karlee Conway is the Director of Communications at Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA). AIHA supports HAMP’s important work to ensure the Heartland Airshed has effective air monitoring.

Karlee is a resident of Sturgeon County and enjoys traveling, competitive sports and reading.

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Bob Myrick joined the HAMP Board as a public member in January 2024 following his retirement from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas after over 35 years of service.

While with the Government of Alberta, Bob worked in the areas of atmospheric science, air and deposition monitoring and data and information sharing. During his career, he was involved with all of the Airshed organizations in Alberta in various capacities and led the development of the Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) Data Warehouse, the first publicly accessible system for air quality data in Canada. He also led the implementation of the Air Quality Health Index in Alberta in the early 2000s.

Bob’s involvement in HAMP is an opportunity to continue to influence air quality monitoring and public reporting in the Heartland region while also keeping abreast of what is happening from a policy and technical perspective in the rest of the province.

Bob enjoys spending time with family in Fort Saskatchewan and takes part in outdoor activities such as cycling, walking, fishing and camping.

Bio to come.

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Harry Benders has been Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership’s Network Manager since 2012. He brings over 40 years of direct experience in air monitoring technologies, systems and regulations 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 since 1982.

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 HAMP 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. More recently, the networking with HAMP has led to the expansion of the PurpleAir monitoring network which contributes to the improvement of the AQHI forecast, warns citizens of dangerous levels of particulate matter in the atmosphere and improves people awareness to the hazard related to air pollution.

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Jocelyn Thrasher-Haug is a professional biologist and Manager of the Agriculture & Environment team in Strathcona County’s Planning & Development Services department. Jocelyn joined HAMP’s Technical Working Group in 2018. A Sherwood Park resident, Jocelyn represents both local government and the local community in her role. Her professional interest is related to having accessible and accurate air quality data to inform municipal planning, policy and operations. Jocelyn recognizes the high value experts on the TWG, all committed to responsible community development and ensuring the health of our citizens. Jocelyn spends her personal time reading, running and travelling with her family.

Bio to come.

Michelle Renaud serves as the Environment Team Lead for HSE Air Emission Compliance at Plains Midstream Canada. She joined the Technical Working Group in 2023, prompted by the presence of a facility in the region and the opportunity to collaborate with industry peers and public representatives.

Michelle is confident that this partnership will help ensure Plains Midstream’s operations align with air quality policies and goals for the Airshed. Plains Midstream is committed to minimizing environmental impacts and adopting best practices for air quality management.

Michelle resides in Edmonton and enjoys a variety of outdoor sports, embracing the fresh air, and staying active.

Jeff Cooper is an Air Monitoring Technologist and Project Manager for WSP Group, the firm that provides air quality monitoring operation services to Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership. As a resident of Sherwood Park, Jeff is proud of the air quality monitoring and community interaction provided by Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership. Since joining the Technical Working Group in 2012, Jeff has found the organization to be well-organized, cooperative and productive. When not at work, Jeff has taken up electronics as a hobby and enjoys hiking, camping and downhill skiing.

Patrick Andersen is an air quality data specialist with over 18 years of experience working with a variety of non-profit, industrial and government clients to validate, interpret and communicate air data collected by their monitoring networks. He is past chair of the Alberta Airshed Council Technical Committee, co-chaired the CASA Non-Point Source Technical Task Group and was a member of the development and advisory committees for the Capital Region Air Quality Management Framework and the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive. Patrick is a 3D printing and electronics hobbyist and an avid reader.

Keith Purves is a Fort Saskatchewan retiree who volunteers with a variety of organizations, including HAMP 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 HAMP 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.

Gerry Mason is a Fort Saskatchewan resident and Registered Safety Professional who is HSE Manager at Oerlikon Metco (Canada) Inc. Since joining HAMP’s Technical Working Group in 2013, he has come to appreciate HAMP 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 HAMP 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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Brayden Stelmack joined HAMP’s Technical Working Group as a company representative for NWR Sturgeon Refinery in 2023. As an Environmental Engineer, Brayden appreciates having access to accurate, reliable air quality data upon which to make decisions and the ability to cross reference air quality data that NWR generates on site. He has found his time with HAMP to be personally valuable for gaining experience monitoring and interpreting key air quality parameters. Brayden lives in Fort Saskatchewan and enjoys snowboarding, hiking, time at the lake, and renovating his house.

Bob Myrick joined the HAMP Board as a public member in January 2024 following his retirement from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas after over 35 years of service.

While with the Government of Alberta, Bob worked in the areas of atmospheric science, air and deposition monitoring and data and information sharing. During his career, he was involved with all of the Airshed organizations in Alberta in various capacities and led the development of the Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) Data Warehouse, the first publicly accessible system for air quality data in Canada. He also led the implementation of the Air Quality Health Index in Alberta in the early 2000s.

Bob’s involvement in HAMP is an opportunity to continue to influence air quality monitoring and public reporting in the Heartland region while also keeping abreast of what is happening from a policy and technical perspective in the rest of the province.

Bob enjoys spending time with family in Fort Saskatchewan and takes part in outdoor activities such as cycling, walking, fishing and camping.

Erica Ivany is an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist with Dow Chemical Canada. Erica joined the Technical Working Group in 2024 so that she could learn more about HAMP’s overall approach to air quality monitoring in the regional Airshed. She has enjoyed being part of a dedicated team that contributes a valuable source of information to communities. Erica has a B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering and is a resident of Thorhild County, one of HAMP’s Airshed communities.

Allan Wesley is a Decision Sciences instructor at 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 HAMP 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 HAMP 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.

Karlee Searle is an Environmental Advisor at Nutrien Redwater and has been an active member of the Technical Working Group since 2020. She considers it a privilege to offer her technical expertise in managing air monitoring activities and recognizes the importance of community awareness regarding ambient air quality within the region.

Graham Tyler is an Emissions Engineer and Air Quality Specialist who joined HAMP’s Technical Working Group as an AEPA representative in 2022. Graham enjoys the collaborative nature of the TWG and the opportunity to get to know others who are concerned about air quality in the province. In particular, he has found the TWG and the relationships it fosters to be very valuable in improving the performance of initiatives such as the Designated Industrial Zone. Outside of work, Graham is a mountain biker, sea kayaker, UAV builder and pilot, and aquarist.

Nadine Blaney has been Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership’s Executive Director since 2009.  Prior to joining HAMP, 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.

Harry Benders has been Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership’s Network Manager since 2012. He brings over 40 years of direct experience in air monitoring technologies, systems and regulations 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 since 1982.

Gwen is excited to return to HAMP as Communications Director and serve the Airshed community once again, having previously served in the role in 2010-13. Gwen has been a professional communicator for nearly 20 years, holding senior communication positions in a wide array of portfolios with the Government of Alberta, the City of Edmonton and public relations firm Marcomm Works. Gwen has a Public Relations Diploma and a Bachelor of Arts (English) with Distinction. She is a proud Albertan who grew up in rural southern Alberta before making Edmonton her home during her post-secondary years.

Alison Thiessen has been Heartland Air Monitoring 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, travelling and enjoying the City of Fort Saskatchewan’s trail system.