Meet Our Team

Carmelle is Senior Counsel at Walsh LLP, where she previous worked at the YYC Airport Authority.

Sport has been a significant part of her life, since she was a young athlete in Edmonton to being the parent of competitive alpine ski racers to supporting sport organizations as a board member and volunteer. Carmelle was a competitive track and field athlete, competing at national and international levels (Canada Games Champion, Pan American Junior Games bronze medalist 400m hurdles), before leaving her sporting career to begin the practice of law. In the course of her legal and professional career, she had the absolute privilege to work with young athletes, coaching, volunteeting and mentoring, and working on boards of directors for sporting associations (Westside Recreation Society, Alberta Alpine).

Her past professional experience includes roles with CareVest Operations Inc., Cenovus Energy, Encana, PanCanadian Energy Corp., and Blakes LLP.

David is the Chief Executive Officer of the Beth Tzedec Congregation Society. He also is the Sole Proprietor of a Tax Preparation firm preparing personal, corporate and estate taxes. As a former treasurer of the Certified General Accountants Association (CGA), Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary, and the Calgary United Soccer Association he has extensive experience in accounting and finance. As former chair of the CGA, and Parks Foundation he has a wide variety of skills including strategic planning, governance, human resources, and organizational management.

A member of The City of Calgary’s Partnerships team, Eric works closely with a wide range of municipal recreation and sport partners, including Sport Calgary.

Prior to joining The City, Eric held communications, marketing and partnership roles with a variety of notable organizations including Western Financial Group, Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Basketball.

In his previous roles, Eric developed and executed strategic partnership agreements with a variety of organizations and properties including the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), the National Hockey League (NHL), the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling series and the CTV Olympic Celebration Tour.

Away from the office, Eric is busy at home with his two boys who he coaches in baseball and football. He enjoys boxing, fitness and running.

Jason Ribeiro is a father, community advocate, and Vice-Chairman & President of the Calgary Surge Professional Basketball Club. Jason holds degrees from McMaster University, York University, Brock University, and recently earned his Ph.D. from the University of Calgary. Jason has held progressively senior roles in global consulting and economic development, and is regularly relied upon for trusted thought leadership and public affairs commentary in local and national media.

A passionate corporate director and community volunteer, Jason serves on boards and committees within the Canadian Elite Basketball League (Chair, Business Development), Alberta Motor Association, and Sport Calgary (Vice-Chair). For his contributions to Calgary, Alberta, and Canada, Jason has received the King Charles III’s Coronation and Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medals, Business in Calgary Leaders Award, Culbert Family Award for Philanthropy from the United Way of Calgary and Area, Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 Award, and several additional recognitions. However, Jason’s greatest achievement is the family life he’s built with his wife, Dr. Natalie Scime and their young sons. His latest entrepreneurial venture, the Calgary Surge, is an extension of his passions for sport and arts and culture. Jason is steadfast in his belief that the sport of basketball can bring people together and help build a Calgary that leaves no one behind.

Jeff is the CEO of MNP Community & Sport Centre in Calgary AB. Jeff was born in Toronto and raised in Winnipeg. He has been active his entire life and, through this lifelong involvement in sport Jeff was encouraged to pursue degrees in physical activity & sports studies from the University of Winnipeg, a recreation studies degree from the University of Manitoba and a Haskayne MBA from the University of Calgary.

Jeff’s 25 year track record of leadership and management excellence was recognized in 2009 with his selection to Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40, in 2014 with a Leaders of Tomorrow distinction and again in 2022 with a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. Jeff is an active volunteer and currently sits on the Board of Sport Calgary and the Calgary Parks Foundation. In his spare time Jeff enjoys cycling, hiking, hanging out in the gym and spending time with his family.

Kathryn was on the External Affairs Standing Committee. She is an experienced business leader, broadcaster, and fundraiser who has served on boards and committees that focus on inclusive sport and diverse ecosystems for women and youth advocating for sport for life.

Kathryn is a former Canadian Women’s National Team soccer player and youth coach. Skilled in business strategy, technology, innovation, fundraising, marketing, and relationship management. She has an MBA from Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary, and certificate programs in Sport Management Studies at Columbia University and Innovation at Stanford University.

Lachlan is the CFO, Wolfe Automotive Group.

He is a finance and Accounting professional with experience across Real Estate, Energy Services and Retail industries.

Former experience includes Vice President, Finance, at Arlington Street Investments, Senior Manager in the PwC Calgary Assurance (AAG) practice and Controller at Hopewell Development.

Lachlan’s assurance career experience includes multinational companies in Adelaide, Brisbane and Calgary. His public practice experience is primarily in the energy services, mining and oil & gas industries. His large account experience includes ExxonMobil, Teck Resources, Ensign and Mitsubishi Motors, and is complemented by many mid-size public and private entities such as Rocky Mountain Dealerships, Akita Drilling, Matrrix Technologies and Landmark Cinemas.

Lachlan served as the chair of the AAG Local Staff Council, working with staff across all grades and lines of services on ways in which they can continue to improve the firm. He also led several efficiency initiatives focused on audit transformation, including leading workshops for both clients and audit staff.

Lachlan is also the President of AFL Canada, the national governing body for the sport of Australian Football. In the past five years of his involvement they have grown the membership base, significantly increased existing income while creating new income streams, and developed key external partnerships. This varied experience has helped him become a well-rounded and highly respected finance professional.

Specialties: Energy services, commercial real estate, project management, operational efficiency, leadership. Designations: CA (Australia), CPA, CA (Alberta)

Patricia McLeod is an experienced corporate director and the current Board Chair of Pieridae Energy Limited (TSX: PEA), a publicly-traded integrated upstream/midstream natural gas exploration and production company.

Patricia recently completed a five-year term as the Board Chair of Calgary Cooperative Association (Calgary Co-op), one of North America’s largest retail cooperatives (annual revenue exceeding $1.3B). Patricia was also the inaugural Board Chair of the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA), a provincial regulatory agency reorganized under amended real estate legislation in late 2020.

Patricia has also been Board Chair of the Calgary Film Centre, YW Calgary and cSPACE Projects, all substantial not-for-profit organizations that engaged in significant strategic and capital projects during her board terms. She currently also serves on the boards of Alberta Innovates, MINDD Inc., and the Green Line Board. She is a passionate community builder with a strong understanding of innovation and change management.

Patricia is a former General Counsel, Vice President, and Privacy and Compliance Officer. She held senior leadership roles with electricity-regulated utilities, mortgage brokerage, insurance, and financial services companies. She has extensive experience in contracts and corporate legal matters including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, capital development projects, regulatory applications, privacy and compliance oversight and business development transactions.

Patricia has a law degree and business degree from the University of Alberta and an MBA from Queen’s University, during which time she completed an applied thesis in creating a culture of innovation in regulated entitles. She is also a certified Compliance and Ethics Officer, a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors’ accredited director program and recently completed Competent Boards certification program for board directors in ESG oversight. She was appointed as King’s Counsel in January 2014 (formerly Queen’s Counsel at time of appointment).

Patricia was recognized by the Premier of Alberta with a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for her contributions to Alberta in 2022. She was recognized by BMO Financial and Women Get on Board in 2021 as one of five Canadian leading women corporate directors. She was awarded Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by WXN in 2018 and 2019 and Legal Advisor of the Year (2019) by Women in Finance Canada.

Russell Reimer is an active member in Canada’s sport community, founded All Sport One Day as a free city-wide sport discovery opportunity for kids, was a founding

partner of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Game Plan total athlete wellness program, and served as the chair of Calgary’s Civic Sport Policy Committee. He’s the president of Small Victories Consulting and has worked with world leaders in sport over the past two decades as an athlete agent, sport marketing brand consultant, documentary producer and major event strategist highlighted by his senior advisory work on the Calgary 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Bid.

He holds a Master of Communications degree from the University of Calgary and was awarded a Toronto International Film Festival screening for his documentary Unbroken: The Snowboard Life of Mark McMorris (2018), received the Barb Tarbox Award for Tobacco Prevention (2005) and was recognized as one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 (2009).

He lives in Bridgeland with his wife Amber and son Emmett and is active in snowboarding and beach volleyball.

Sharon is the Director of Development, Spirit North. She is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the non-profit sector, specializing in fundraising and strategic development. With a passion for creating positive change in communities, she has dedicated her career to supporting various non-profit organizations in achieving their missions.

Sharon joined Spirit North in the fall of 2023 to lead the development portfolio. Her collaborative spirit, commitment to fostering a culture of philanthropy and her ability to cultivate lasting and meaningful donor relationships will ensure Spirit North continues to bring land-based sport and play activities to Indigenous children and youth across Canada. Sharon’s strategic fundraising approach aims to broaden Spirit North’s outreach, amplify our impact, and foster sustainable long-term growth.

When she is not working, Sharon spends her time with three young children, walking her dog and spending time with her husband.

Simon brings a wealth of experience in accounting and finance having worked in the UK, Australia and Canada. He is a partner at PwC in the Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory practice in Calgary. 

When not advising clients on accounting issues Simon loves to spend his time playing soccer and spending time with his wife and two young boys. Simon has always seen sport as a key part of the communities that he lives in and as a newcomer to Canada it was a great way to meet people and make lifelong friends. Simon is excited to get increasingly involved in youth sport as his sons grow up. 

Wilma Shim is a Commissioner with the Alberta Human Rights Commission and a sports law instructor in the Faculties of Law and Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. She holds an LLM in Sports Law (DMU) and a Juris Doctor from UCalgary. Called to the Bar in 2011, she previously worked for Alberta Justice as a Prosecutor and Barrister and Solicitor for 10 years. Wilma is a University of Calgary Senator and is a board member of ASSIST, FACL, and AWL.

She has volunteered with Special Olympics Alberta-Calgary since 2007, starting as a powerlifting coach and has served as a director and the provincial board chair of Special Olympics Alberta.

Currently, she is the head coach of the Special Olympics Badminton program and is the Vice Chair of Special Olympics Alberta-Calgary’s AMC. In 2023, she was named a Lexpert Rising Star and is part of Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 under 40 Class of 2015. She was inducted to the Order of the University of Calgary in 2010. In 2024, Wilma was awarded a University of Calgary Teaching Award.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, including her husband and 3 young sons.