Larry Fecho - Leduc-County Public at Large

Mike Slade - City of Leduc Member at Large

Mike Slade, Past Chair of the Board, is a 20-year resident of the City of Leduc. He has 20 years of experience in the printing business and is currently a Sales Representative at Ion Print Solutions.

Mike has chaired many local organizations, including:

• Nisku Business Association
• Leduc & District Chamber of Commerce
• RCMP Victim’s Services
• Nisku-Leduc Rotary Club
• Communities in Bloom

Mike received the Queen's Jubilee Medal in 2002 for his long-standing dedication and volunteer work in the community and was named Citizen of the Year for 2007. Mike brings a wealth of knowledge of Alberta’s International Region and local business to the EDA Board.

Debra Hanson, Vice-Chair of the Board, a 16-year resident of the Leduc area, is Branch Manager and Professional Financial Planner with the Leduc Branch of Capital City Savings and Credit Union. Her experience includes:

• Currently serving as Vice President of the Leduc and District Chamber of Commerce.
• Volunteer with the Leduc Drug Action Committee
• Volunteer executive with the School Parents Association.

Debra brings to the EDA board a background of financial planning knowledge and is very familiar with Alberta's International Region as a Safe Community.

Judy Archie - City of Leduc Council Appointment

Judy Archie, a resident of Leduc since 1979, is currently serving her fifth term as Alderman with the City of Leduc. Her past experience includes:

• Manager and President of Leduc and District Chamber of Commerce
• President of Nisku-Leduc Rotary Club
• Volunteering for Just for Fun Theatre (Stageworks)
• Public Member of Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Alberta

As a strong community champion and a passionate advocate for Leduc for more than 20 years, Judy’s political background is a definite asset to the EDA Board.

Mary-Ann McDonald - Leduc County Council Appointment

Mary-Ann McDonald has been an active communty meer since moving to Leduc County 17 years ago and is currently serving her first term as County Councillor for Division 3.  Her community involvement includes:

• Scholarship Chair and Wild Rose Competition Chair for Alberta Figure Skating Foundation
• Mascot Chair and Figure Skating Chair for 2008 Alberta Winter Games
• Member of Leduc County Parks and Recreation Board
• Member of Leduc County Library Board

A passionate community champion, Mary-Ann will bring her enthusiasm and energy for community development to the EDA Board.

Mark Filteau - Nisku Business Association Appointment

Mark Filteau is a resident of the city of Leduc. He is currently an associate with the CMA Alberta program and is employed as Business Specialist with AltaGas Utilities Inc. Mark relocated to Leduc, from Edmonton, two years ago and since then has endeavoured to immerse himself in the community. Mark is involved with many local organizations including:

• Leduc County Fire Services Department – Volunteer Member
• Nisku Business Association – Director
• Christ the King High School men’s varsity basketball team - Coach

Mark brings to the board an extensive background in accounting, marketing and project management both locally and nationally.

Dario Cecchin- EDA Board Appointment

Dario Cecchin is the Officer in Charge of the RCMP in Leduc and Region, which includes the detachments at Thorsby, Devon, Beaumont, and the Edmonton International Airport. His experience includes:

• Inspector Checchin has been a member of the RCMP for 21 years, serving in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta.
• He has experience in the investigation of organized crime and narcotics, Airport policing, First Nations policing, and the delivery of community-based policing programs.
• He is a member of the board of directors of the Leduc affiliate of Special Olympics and administers the ringette program. Dario is also the chair of security for the 2008 Winter Games.
  

Ralph Peterson - Edmonton Airports Appointment

Ralph Peterson is currently the Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Edmonton Airports. Ralph has been involved with many other organizations, including:

• Member of Edmonton's Economic Development (EEDC) Business Advisory Council
• Member of Edmonton's Business Leaders for Public Education
• Chair of Glenrose Foundation and Member of Leadership Division- Capital Health Authority

Ralph brings to the EDA board an expertise in finance, corporate services, information technology, materials management and contracting, airport infrastructure and corporate risk management.

Raymond G. (Guy) Miki - EDA Board Appointment

Guy Miki is a partner with Brownlee LLP Barristers and Solicitors. His preferred areas include: corporate, succession planning, unanimous shareholder agreements, commercial and municipal, corporate change, director responsibilities and liabilities, shareholder rights and obligations. His experience includes:

• Board of Advisors for AIESEC "Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales"
• Member of Hockey Alberta Game and Conduct Management Committee
• Past Board member of Canada-Japan Business Association of Edmonton, (six years), including two terms as president
• Past member of MacEwan College Asia Pacific Management Program Advisory Committee (10 years)
• Past designated Alberta Legal Counsel to the Consulate General of Japan (Edmonton)
• Past lecturer for Business Law Section, Alberta Bar Admission Course

Guy brings to the EDA board expertise in business law in a variety of sectors, Japan business relations and succession planning.

Emma Pietroleonardo- EDA Board Appointment

Emma Pietroleonardo has more than 20 years experience in the hospitality industry beginning her career in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is currently the General Manager of the Executive Royal Inn and a resident of Leduc since 2001. Emma calls Leduc “home” and is a strong supporter of the community. Her past experiences include:

• President of the Leduc & District Chamber of Commerce 
• Director of Accommodations for 2008 Alberta Winter Games
• Chamber of Commerce representative for the City of Leduc Budget Committee

Along with her straightforwardness, Emma brings to the EDA board experience in Marketing and Business Administration.