Meet the Council
Robin Campbell
Chair
MLA for West Yellowhead
Elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for West Yellowhead on March 3, 2008. In addition to his role as MLA and Chair of the NADC, Mr. Campbell serves as caucus whip and chair of government caucus. He is also a member of the following: Agenda and Priorities Committee, Cabinet Policy Committee on the Economy, Regulatory Review Secretariat. Experience prior to service with the Legislative Assembly of Alberta includes being president of the local United Mine Workers of America and working as an appeals commissioner with the Workers’ Compensation Board.
Williard Strebchuck
Vice Chair
Whitecourt
Active community member with extensive municipal government experience including past Mayor of Whitecourt and town Councillor. Member of local boards, agencies and committees in support of economic and community development including Grande Alberta Trail, Lac St. Anne Foundation, Regional Forest Advisory committee, and Chamber of Commerce. Current business owner in Whitecourt with a variety of business interests throughout Alberta.
Brian Allen
GrimshawOwner/Operator of Grimshaw Super A Foods. Extensive experience in local government. Mayor of Grimshaw since 2000. Chairman of the Board of the Lac Cardinal Regional Economic Development Board. Member of the Grimshaw Centennial Park Society. Experience with a number of regional organizations.
John Brodrick
Manning
Extensive experience in the forestry industry and served as mayor of High Prairie for six years, and councillor for an additional three years. Currently the Chief Administrative Officer of Manning and member of the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators, member of Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency and Director of Mackenzie Forest Education Society.
Andre Harpe
Valhalla Centre
Background in agriculture and oilfield sectors. Experience with several governance boards such as STARS, Peace Country Health, Mistahia Health Region and Grande Prairie Regional College. Avid volunteer within his community and region.
Dave Kirschner
Fort McMurray
Owner and manager of properties and a family farm. Mr. Kirschner has volunteered extensively and is currently a member of the Oil Sands Developers Group regional health committee and a committee member of Abram's Land, a local partnership developing 89 acres for five different facilities including faith centres, a continuing care facility and a municipal recreation facility. Mr. Kirschner was recently recognized for his contributions to the community when he was named Keyano College's Distinguished Citizen for 2010.
Andy Neigel
Athabasca
Strong background in forestry with Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries as General Manager, Vice President of Operations. Currently runs the Boreal Management Group Ltd. President and CEO of CAREERS: The Next Generation Foundation.
Ken Noskey
Peavine
Chairman of the Peavine Métis Settlement and also served for nine years as the President of the Métis Settlements General Council; has been elected 12 times over 27 years. Participated in overseas Canada and Alberta trade missions, presented to the Senate on Aboriginal governance, and sat on a number of provincial government advisory committees. Owner/operator of trucking and skidsteer services company, and experience in the forestry and logging industry. Active volunteer within his community
Pat O'Neill
St. Paul
Experience as a Municipal Councillor and significant experience in the agricultural and recreational sectors. Worked with the St. Paul Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant as Director and Chairman of the Board. Former Director of the Alberta Development Corporation Appeal Board and was instrumental in developing the St. Paul Breeders Co-op.
Eva Urlacher
Cold Lake
Background as a business owner and a director of the Rural Alberta Development Fund. Served as Reeve of the MD of Bonnyville, Director of the Cold Lake and District Chamber of Commerce, and as director of the Cold Lake and District Agricultural Society. Participated on many other community boards and foundations. Avid volunteer with a sincere interest in her community and region.
