Current Directors

Robert James Carwell, FCA, FCPA, ICD.D, CLP is President of Carwell Financial Corporation, Past Chair of Alberta Blue Cross, Past Chair of Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Past Chair International Warehouse Logistics Association, Past Vice Chair of Edmonton Regional Airports Authority, Past Director of ATB Financial, the Vancouver Port Authority, the Covenant Health Group, and the Alberta Business Family Institute. He lives in Strathcona County with his wife Judy and continues his commitment to community initiatives.

Elan MacDonald is Vice President, External Relations with the University of Alberta. She has over 25 years of experience in government and stakeholder relations. Previously, Elan served Premier Alison Redford as both her Acting Chief of Staff and as a Political Advisor, and prior to that Elan served as Premier Stelmach’s Deputy Chief of Staff. Elan is married to Brad and together raise their three children as well as volunteer in school and community.

Lynette Miller is Team Lead and MDR Supervisor at Alberta Surgical Group Inc., and lives near Ardrossan with her husband and two children. With over 10 years of experience in the health care industry, she was previously employed by Lamont Health Care Centre, and has worked in various departments under the umbrella of health care. Lynette volunteers with numerous community groups, including the Strathcona Minor Hockey Association, Holy Redeemer Catholic School, and the St. Michael Agricultural Society.

Curtis Palichuk, FCPA, FCA ICD.D is the Managing Partner of Wilde Advisory Group, a professional accouting and legal firm with offices in Vegreville and Edmonton. In addition to his duties as a board member, Curtis has served as Treasurer of The Ed Stelmach Community Foundation since its inception. Curtis is a current board member and past Chair of Compassion House Foundation in Edmonton. Compassion House Foundation operates Sorrentino’s Compassion House in Edmonton. Curtis was past Chair of CPA Alberta, representing over 28,500 Chartered Professional Accountants in Alberta.

Marlene Stefura, B.Ed, M.Ed is a retired member of the Alberta Teacher's Association. She spent 36 years in education beginning her career in Edmonton, followed by Yellowknife, and, for the most part, as junior high teacher, school administrator and Assistant Superintendent of Grande Prairie Catholic School District. She currently lives in the Lamont area and volunteers in parish, school and community activities.

Les Stelmach, CFA is a portfolio manager and analyst and served as a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager with a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton Investments for over 18 years. He has 25 years experience in the investment industry, having previously worked as an Equity Analyst for the securities division of a large Canadian bank. Les lives in Calgary with his wife Liza and two children, and volunteers with a number of charitable and community groups, including previously serving as a board member and Chair of the Audit & Risk Management Committee for the Calgary Homeless Foundation. Les is currently an employer-nominated advisory board member of the Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP), a defined benefit pension plan for certain Alberta public sector employees.

Christopher Warren, BA, LLB, Q.C. is a lawyer and senior partner in the Red Deer law firm Warren Sinclair LLP. Chris is actively involved in a local service groups including the Red Deer Rotary Club and Red Deer Regional Health Foundation.

Ivan Weleschuk, BSc, MEc is an accredited appraiser and professional agrologist, and currently the principal of his own consulting company: Weleschuk Associates Ltd. Mr. Weleschuk is a member of the Alberta Institute of Agrologists, and is accredited as an appraiser through the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and the Canadian National Association of Real Estate Appraisers.

Past Directors

The following individuals previously served as Directors of The Ed Stelmach Community Foundation, and we acknowledge and appreciate their years of service.

R. Allan Farmer, Q.C., of Edmonton, AB (2007-2018)

Rod Krips, of Viking, AB (2007-2017)

Janet Van Hecke, of Fort Saskatchewan, AB (2007-2018)