Lakeland College Board of Governors has welcomed four new public members.
“We are pleased to welcome our new members to our Board of Governors. They bring a wealth of expertise, experience, knowledge and connections with them and our Lakeland community is enriched with their presence,” says Scott Webb, chair of the Lakeland College Board of Governors.
The four new public members are Brent Fischer, Jessica Kelly, Lloyd Snelgrove and Adam Waterman.
Brent Fischer is the co-owner of Pleasantview Farms Ltd. He has been involved with many local community organizations, including chairing the Irma and District School Enhancement Society.
He has also been involved with the local minor hockey program, Irma Summerspiel, Alberta Charolais Association, Hardisty Feeder Association and the MD of Wainwright Ag Service Board.
Fischer received the Senators' Contribution Award for Volunteerism and Civic Engagement in 2017. He is a graduate of Olds College's agriculture mechanics program.
“I am excited to be a part of the Lakeland College board. Their goal to graduate students
who are ready to become part of the workforce is an awesome opportunity for the students.
The energy and passion from the leadership group and staff is very evident. Lakeland
College has become one of the leading learning centres in Alberta," says Fischer
Jessica Kelly grew up on a grain farm just outside of Lloydminster and is an alumna of Lakeland's university transfer program.
She obtained a bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of Lethbridge in 2012, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law in 2017. She completed her articles with PSM Lawyers and has been an associate with the firm ever since.
Says Kelly, “As a former Lakeland College student, I am very excited to be a member of the board. I believe access to local post-secondary education is vital to our community and its success, and I look forward to making a lasting contribution.”
Lloyd Snelgrove was born on a farm in the Vermilion area and worked with his family's construction company until 2000, when he was elected as the MLA representing the Vermilion-Lloydminster riding.
He served three terms with the Government of Alberta in many capacities, including as Minister of Service Alberta, Treasury Board President and Minister of Finance and Enterprise.
Snelgrove and his wife currently operate a campground resort on Muriel Lake.
“Both my parents, my wife and three of my kids attended Lakeland College. It has been a big part of our lives and I hope to be able to bring to the board some perspective from the past that may help build a solid future," says Snelgrove.
Adam Waterman has worked in the oil and gas industry for 15 years, and currently works in operations management for a mid-sized producer. He is the current president of the Lloydminster Oilfield Technical Society and holds other board positions. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master of business administration. He is currently enrolled in the master of science in finance program at Georgetown University and the CFA Institute's chartered financial analyst program.
“It is a great honour to join the Board of Governors of an institution as esteemed as Lakeland. I look forward to contributing to Lakeland's continued growth and maintaining its valuable agricultural legacy," says Waterman.
Other new members to the Board of Governors include:
- Wanjiku Kaai, academic staff member
- student members Kara Karst and Jeanette McGlynn, both bachelor of applied science: environmental management students
Other members of the current Lakeland College Board of Governors are:
- Scott Webb, chair
- Jo-Ann Hall, public member and vice chair
- Merle Klumph, non-academic staff member
- Dianne Harder, public member
- Doreen McCaw, public member
- Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and chief executive officer
Photos: Top to bottom-Brent Fischer, Jessica Kelly, Lloyd Snelgrove and Adam Waterman.