Board of Directors
ACA Board of Directors meets quarterly and consists of 11 member group representatives, one Provincial Government representative, four appointed Public at Large representatives, and the chairholder of the ACA/University of Alberta Chair in Fisheries and Wildlife.
Executive
Directors
Jeana Schuurman has been the Managing Director of the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society (APOS) since 2018. In this role, she enjoys identifying opportunities to better support members, the industry, and wildlife stewardship in Alberta. Prior to working for APOS, Jeana spent 4 years in policy and communications with the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia, and then several years for the Government of Alberta, support farmers and rural landowners with conflict resolution. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (Political Studies Major, Business Administration Minor) with Trinity Western University in 2008, and her Master of Arts (Integrated Studies) with Athabasca University in 2023. Outside of work, Jeana enjoys chasing after her two little boys, reading, and exercising.
In Memorial
Long-time ACA Board of Directors member Tom Bateman recently passed away. He leaves a great legacy and a huge hole in the conservation world. Here is an excerpt from his book titled Pigweed Greens:
"Wildlife became part of me as I grew up near a marsh on a small southern Alberta farm. Wildlife provided our entertainment before we had television.
Wildlife made our dreary entertainment-starved existence something to remember. Wildlife fed us and the furs we trapped and sold contributed to our circumstances.
Wildlife was the basis for my career that had lasted 30 years. Wildlife has made some of us who we are. It must always remain a part of the lives of Albertans.
To ensure that wildlife remains with us and our children, we must be sure we protect the marsh."
A great man who will be missed by all who knew him.
Board Committees & Taskforces
Executive Committee |
Finance & Audit Committee |
Communications Committee |
The ACA Program Grants Committee |
Operations Standards Committee |
Recruitment Committee |
Governance Committee |
PAL Member Committee |