The results of the CPA Alberta Board Vote were publicly announced at the CPA Alberta Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually on September 7. The two Alberta CPAs elected to the Board were Richard Mussenden and Julie Oliver. Richard has been a member of the profession for over 27 years and currently lives and works in Calgary. Julie has been active in volunteer roles in the profession and the Red Deer and area community for a number of years.
A recording of the full AGM can be viewed on the CPA Alberta website.
The AGM also marked the beginning of a new Board executive. Ruth McHugh replaced Damian Zapisocky, whose two-year term ended, as Board Chair, and Maureen Moneta moved into the Vice-Chair role.
Ruth is an experienced corporate director and fellow of the profession. She is a governance specialist with significant experience and understanding of regulatory environments and their impacts on the innovation ecosystem. Ruth has served the profession in a number of volunteer and governance roles.
Maureen is a committed leader within the Edmonton and Alberta communities, non-profit sector, and Métis Nation of Alberta. She has diverse experience in senior executive and governance roles, and is a prior recipient of the CPA Alberta Early Achievement Award.
CPA Alberta thanks outgoing Chair Damian Zapisocky and Board Member Michelle Balmer for their years of dedication, service, and commitment to the profession’s governance.
The full 2023/2024 CPA Alberta Board members are:
• Ruth McHugh (Chair)
• Maureen Moneta (Vice-Chair)
• Cecilia Chen
• Rachel Kucharski
• Richard Mussenden
• Julie Oliver
• Kory Wickenhauser
• Darcy Yamada
• Sonya von Heyking
• Karen Graham (Public Member)
