Our Team
To tell the story of the region’s history, we obtain funding for Park projects by contributing to various initiatives, events and capital campaigns.
Fort Edmonton Park is a citizen’s project. We are a community represented by volunteers, committee members, board members, and a small staff.
Staff
Our small team of talented individuals carry out the daily administrative activities of the Fort Edmonton Foundation.
Based on need, contract services are hired to assist operations.We are passionate about building and fostering relationships within the community. Under the values of the foundation, we work to ensure the vision, mission, and goals of the foundation are met.
Fort Edmonton Foundation Board
Our Board of Directors consists of a diverse group of community members each bringing enthusiasm to advance the goals of the Fort Edmonton Foundation.
These individuals support the foundation’s relationships, fundraising initiatives and capital campaigns while ensuring the activities of the Foundation are accountable, sustainable, responsible, and inclusive.
Jason Clarke
President
Pleasant SolutionsDirector of Custom Sales North America
Michael Paull
Past President
Micol ConsultingPresident
Paul Harris
Treasurer
Crowe MacKayChartered Accountant/Partner
Tim Marriott
Director
Government of AlbertaProtocol Officer Government of Alberta
Josh Ramsbottom
Director
BDC Advisory ServicesSenior Business Advisor
Grace Kallal
Director
Retired
Stephen Lau
Director
Edmonton Home Pros Real Estate GroupRealtor
Michael Lohner
Director
Canadian Strategy GroupPresident
Andrew Otway
Director
Retired
Clayton Tiedemann
Director
EPCOR Divisional Vice President, Drainage Construction and Operations DrainageServices
Jim Wachowich
Director
Wachowich & Co.Lawyer
Ryan Young
NAITAssociate Dean, Industry Engagement
Alle DeMelo
Art Gallery of AlbertaExecutive Assistant
Angela Ferguson
TD BankRegional Manager Indigenous Banking TD
Rotary Acknowledgement
Without Rotary, Fort Edmonton Park would not exist!
The Rotary Clubs of Edmonton are valuable founding partners and stewards to our development and fundraising achievements.
The Rotary Clubs of Edmonton have been a pillar of support for FEP from its inception.
Contributions by local clubs in the first five decades of the Fort Edmonton Foundation have totalled well over $500,000. Their contributions have included: Fort Edmonton, Henderson’s Barn, Kernohan’s Millinery, Hutchings & Riley Harness Shop, Henderson’s Farmhouse, Threshing Bee, Harvest Fair, Case Steam Tractor, Jasper House Hotel, Railway Station, Rumley Oil Pull, Motordrome, and the A-1 Business car. Other smaller projects were also funded. For our current Capital Campaign, Rotary has committed $2 million for the 1920 Street enhancement of the Hotel Selkirk, Windsor Block and Albion Block.
Our Committees
Capital Campaign Cabinet
The Capital Campaign Cabinet is a collaborative steering committee of volunteers representing both Boards of Directors – Fort Edmonton Foundation (FEF) and Fort Edmonton Management Company (FEMCo), the City of Edmonton, the province of Alberta, as well as community stakeholders.
Committee Members
- Jason Clarke, Board President
- Michael Paull, Past Chair
- Clayton Tiedemann, Chair
- Robb Campre
- Councillor Tim Cartmell
- Annemarie Garby
- Stephen Lau
- Tim Spelliscy
- Paul Verhesen
- Lynn Wyton
- Andrew Otway
- Jim Wachowich
Finance Committee
Experienced financial experts ensure effective communication with internal and external auditors, management, and the board. Responsibilities include ongoing review of statements, reports, policies, budgets, insurance policies, indemnities and investment performances.
Committee Members
- Paul Harris, Chair
- Grace Kallal
- Jason Clarke
Governance Committee
This committee governs the process for board member recruitment, orientation and education. They oversee committee assignments, succession planning, and board evaluations as well as governance best practices, bylaw changes and reviews. It is also their duty to develop succession plans for senior personnel and to generate a selection committee for the position of Executive Director.
Committee Members
- Andrew Otway, Chair
- Jason Clarke
- Jim Wachowich
External Community and Government Relations Committee
The ECGR Committee is responsible for high-level strategic stakeholder relations planning including relationship development with government, policymakers and policy influencers, community service clubs, and volunteers. This committee identifies, develops and maintains the coordination and support of these relationships in the interests of the Foundation, capital project initiatives, and strategic plan priorities.
Committee Members
- Tim Marriott, Chair
- Jason Clarke
- Stephen Lau
- Josh Ramsbottom
Operational Oversight Committee
The Operations Oversight Committee provides a forum for ongoing communication and strategic direction and support for the Executive Director. Formal performance evaluations, compensation and succession planning for the Executive Director are reviewed and completed.
Committee Members
- Jason Clarke, Chair
- Michael Paull
- Paul Harris
Chief Factor’s Breakfast Committee
This annual breakfast has become a community highlight, hosted by the current Honorary Chief Factor. The breakfast celebrates the ambassador’s we can be, inspired by the influential hospitality of our first Chief Factor, John Rowand. This group of people demonstrate the leadership and commitment that brings community together.
Committee Members
- Clayton Tiedemann, Chair
- Tim Marriott
- Tim Spelliscy, Honorary Chief Factor
- Jason Clarke
Fall Gala Committee
The Fall Gala is Fort Edmonton Foundation’s annual themed fundraising dinner, dance and auction. Proceeds from this event supports the projects within the Community Capital Campaign.
Committee Members
- Margaret Min, Chair
- Shirley Belyea
- Anne Brown
- Zee Flory
- Grace Kallal
- Anna Posteraro
- Tim Spelliscy
50th Anniversary History Book Committee
Generating the capacity to put together a history book about the past 50 years of the Fort Edmonton Foundation was made possible by this group of knowledgeable and dedicated members of our community. We thank the following individuals for bringing the stories to life and holding them safe on the pages of Our Living History: The First 50 Years of the Fort Edmonton Foundation.
Committee Members
- Jason Clarke
- Sue Currie
- Lyndon Decore
- Judi Kendall
- Marg Korby* In memory book dedication (1937-2018)
- Tim Marriott
- Michael Paull, President
- Carolina Roemmich, Author and Historian
- Cassie Peters, Graphic Designer
- Tim Spelliscy, Honorary Chief Factor
Our volunteers have a passion for Fort Edmonton Park and belong to a vibrant community.
Volunteers are instrumental in bringing our initiatives to life.
We recognize and appreciate the charitable giving of time! Fort Edmonton Foundation volunteers have transformed the lives of participants and visitors through their hands-on and caring service, contributing to something much bigger than themselves. Thank you to all of our volunteers!