About GFOA Alberta
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
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About GFOA Alberta
When the Government Finance Officers Association was formed in 1979, the Association was essentially a single mandate committee that existed mainly for the purpose of coordinating an annual conference for the benefit of the province’s municipal finance employees.
However, a much greater role for the GFOA was realized beginning in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. Effective leadership and new initiatives resulted in unprecedented membership growth. Since that time, new ideas and strategic thinking have continued to move the organization forward. The last eight years, in particular, have witnessed great strides for our organization. We are especially proud of our annual conferences and the training opportunities, which offer our members a wealth of opportunity for networking and professional development.
Today our organization boasts over 1,100 members and serves a pivotal role in ensuring the financial well being of local government in our province. The growth and vitality that we have realized, especially in recent years, bears witness to the ever-increasing value of our products and services. As the Board of Directors, our first order of business is to focus this growing momentum in a direction that will lead to future sustainability and expansion.
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About Alvin Allim
Board President
Alvin Allim, Board President, GFOA Alberta
The Government Finance Officers Association, Alberta would like to formally introduce our new President, Alvin Allim. Before being elected to President, Alvin served as the Vice-President for three years and he brings a wealth of experience to the table.
Alvin Allim graduated from the Wilfrid Laurier University BBA program in 2005 and subsequently obtained his H.B. Com degree and CPA/CGA designation in 2011.
He has over 25 years’ experience in the energy and municipal sectors with a focus in the areas of corporate finance & accounting, taxation, internal audit, regulatory affairs, and information technology. He has held many senior roles in his career including Manager of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, General Manager of Corporate Services and currently Director, Financial & Information Technology Services with the Town of Cochrane, Alberta.
Please join us in welcoming Alvin and wishing him all the best in his term.
Board of Directors & Staff
Allvin Allim
Board President
Town of Cochrane
Travis Nosko
Board Vice-President
Town of Morinville
Chris Jacyk
Board Treasurer
City of Calgary
Mark DeBoer
Board Secretary
Vulcan County
Jennifer Place
Board Past President
Town of Claresholm
Rick Wojtkiw
Interim Executive Director
GFOA Alberta
Mary Clonfero
Director-at-Large
City of Edmonton
Karen Arsenault
Director-at-Large
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Jamie Spurgeon
Director-at-Large
Arrow Utilities
Tolulope Maraiyesa
Director-at-Large
City of Wetaskiwin
Communications Task Force
Mark DeBoer
Chair
Vulcan County
Tao Liu
Member
District of Sparwood
Barry Sawada
Member
Retired
Noëll Smith
Member
Retired
Mitch Stevenson
Member
City of Lethbridge
Darrell Mathews
Member
City of Lethbridge
Cathy Slaney
Member
City of Brooks
Chandra Simpson
Member
Lethbridge County
Kristen Young
Member
City of Medicine Hat
Trevor Regehr
Member
City of Medicine Hat
Professional Development and Emerging Issues Task Force
Shelley Thomas
Chair
Retired
Jeff Alliston
Vice-Chair
Metrix Group LLP
Clayton Northey
Member
City of Fort Saskatchewan
Andrew Hayes
Member
Sturgeon County
Jordan Valastin
Member
Municipal Affairs
Michael Minchin
Member
Lacombe County
Kari Jantzen
Member
County of Minburn N.27
Rodney Boyko
Member
Lamont County
Josh Hunter
Member
County of Northern Lights
Rob Beaupertuis
Member
County of Grand Prairie
Dawn Sauve
Member
Town of Ponoka
Alanna Hoffman
Member
City of Calgary
Janet Au
Member
City of Calgary
Lorri Derbowka
Member
City of Airdrie
About Us
GFOA Alberta is a professional organization whose purpose is to enhance the practice of governmental finance in the Province of Alberta. Our objectives include:
- Promote networking opportunities for all government finance officials within all levels of government
- Support and promotion of Provincial, Canadian and International GFOA Conferences and training programs
- Communication with membership on financial issues
- Liaison with Municipal Affairs
- Enhance the profile of GFOA Alberta.
Our Association is affiliated with the International Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and maintains contact with its staff to promote training opportunities and participation in annual international GFOA conferences.
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About Us
GFOA Alberta is a professional organization whose purpose is to enhance the practice of governmental finance in the Province of Alberta. Our objectives include:
- Promote networking opportunities for all government finance officials within all levels of government
- Support and promotion of Provincial, Canadian and International GFOA Conferences and training programs
- Communication with membership on financial issues
- Liaison with Municipal Affairs
- Enhance the profile of GFOA Alberta.
Our Association is affiliated with the International Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and maintains contact with its staff to promote training opportunities and participation in annual international GFOA conferences.