Our FortWhyte Alive team works hard to bring people together to build sustainable relationships with nature and each other.
Officers
Tanis Ostermann (Chair)
Ryan Mitchell (Vice-Chair & Secretary)
Liz Wilson (President & CEO)
Deborah Grenier (Treasurer)
Jody Langhan (Past Chair)
Trustees
Dr. Nora Casson
Dr. Brian Postl
Tammy Johnson
Jane Johnston
Dr. Sharon Macdonald
Lauren Parrish
Shea Hunt
Teresa Rogers
Kyle Friesen, CPA, CA
President & CEO
Email(204) 989-8355 x 202
President & CEO
Email(204) 989-8355 x 202
Liz brings many years of management experience in both the private and the not-for-profit sectors, including leadership roles in programming, fundraising and volunteer support. She demonstrates the ethos of FortWhyte in her own lifestyle and has a deep background in Conservation. Liz holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from Asper School of Business.
Vice President
Email(204) 989-8355 x 208
Vice President
Email(204) 989-8355 x 208
Ian developed and implemented the programming and partnerships required to launch and grow the FortWhyte Farms program. He has 25+ years experience of management and governance in the non-profit sector, and brings an extensive background working with at-risk youth. He holds a Bachelor degree in Recreation Studies, and holds a Master of Business Administration in Social Enterprise Leadership.
Director of Programming
Email(204) 989-8355 x 204
Director of Programming
Email(204) 989-8355 x 204
Dana has a wealth of knowledge across various departments as one of the longest-serving employees at FortWhyte Alive. From school bookings and custom programming to over a decade hosting weddings, Dana has been the face of FortWhyte Alive to thousands of visitors. She has an extensive background in hospitality and customer service, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, as well as a diploma in Public Relations, and a certificate in Management from the University of Winnipeg.