About Us
Invested in the Community
Our Board terms are two years in length. We encourage anyone interested in joining the Board to volunteer with us!
Email president@springbankcommunity.com if you would like to volunteer.
Meet the Team
Board members are elected for two year terms at our Annual General Meeting.
President
Karin Hunter
B.Comm, CFA, brings a diverse background in planning, analysis and facilitation. Ms. Hunter is passionate about enhancing recreation and culture opportunities for all residents of the Springbank area, from children through seniors.
Vice President
Al Schmidt
B.Sc., MBA, CPA CMA, brings more than 35 years of real estate project management to the Board, involving strategy, design, finance, marketing, construction, and property management. He is process-driven, and believes that organizational responses must be consistently driven by long-term vision and stakeholder objectives.
Treasurer
Ian Galbraith
BA, FICB –Mr. Galbraith’s background includes almost 3 decades as a Commercial Manager in Banking, as well as HR, Benefits, Operations, and Wealth Management/Investments. Mr Galbraith spent 10 years in the Performing Arts, including the role of Technical Director for a University Theatre.
Secretary
Terry Dowsett
B.A.I.E., Terry has called Springbank home for over 30 years. She has been involved with the Springbank Community Association for nearly as many and was a founding member of the Springbank Historical Society which completed an historical inventory of over 600 buildings in the community. Recipient of the Rocky View Special Projects Citizenship Recognition Award in 2002.
Director At Large
Lynn Munro
B.Ed with distinction, grew up on a mixed farm and now actively participates in her husband’s family ranch in North Springbank. Her two sons are the sixth generation of family to live in Springbank. Has been a committed volunteer to our local schools and sports, including minor hockey and football, and believes longevity of community is achieved through enhanced local facilities.
Director At Large
Stu Pritchard
Stu has been a resident of Springbank for the last 35 years. He is a retired senior IT marketing and sales executive with expertise in oil and gas information technology. Stu has lectured at the undergraduate and graduate level, and also experienced working overseas as a specialist. He is an active skier in the winter season and a cyclist in the summer.
Director At Large
Jan Erisman
Jan Erisman B.I.D. with distinction. Commercial and residential Interior Designer, Masters basketball athlete, basketball coach and 30 year resident. Volunteer board member for the Springbank Area Structure Plan and the Rocky View West Recreation Board, over 20 year member of the Springbank Community Association, Stapa member and founding member of the Springbank Historical Society. Striving to celebrate the incredible history of Springbank while promoting our community.
Director At Large
Ronda Rankin
CPA, CGA, Ronda Rankin is a Springbank resident and an active outdoor recreational participant who enjoys running, hiking and cycling in and around the community. As the president of Springbank Trails and Pathways Association (STAPA), she would like to see safe integrated and sustainable system of trails and pathways in Springbank which also link to the neighbouring city of Calgary, Bragg Creek and Cochrane. She has served in various volunteer and community organizations including the Rocky View West Recreation District Board.