EXPERIENCE

Alberta Municipalities
With a majority new Board, it is more critical than ever that our next President understand how Alberta Municipalities works. Over the past four years, my most important experience has been visiting municipalities of all sizes across the province to hear about their needs and best practices. I have also served on the following committees:

  • Executive Committee

  • Infrastructure Committee (Chair)

  • Municipal Governance Committee (Vice Chair)

  • Audit & Finance Committee (Chair)

  • Investment Advisory Committee (Chair)

  • Risk Management Working Group (Chair)

  • APEX Pension Plan (Chair)

  • Alberta Municipal Services Corporation Board of Governors

  • Municipal Fiscal Health Working Group

  • Local Government Fiscal Framework Negotiating Committee

  • MUNIX (Municipal Insurance Exchange) Advisory Board

  • Minister’s Awards of Municipal & Library Excellence Panel

  • Representative to Northern Alberta Elected Leaders

  • Representative to RMA District 4

Local Council Experience

We all bring experience and knowledge from our local Councils to the table. I have been entrusted by my Council with a variety of roles that have given me a broad experience, including working collaboratively with other municipalities. Some of my local roles have included:

  • Protective & Social Services Committee (Chair)

  • Community Opioid Response Task Force (Chair)

  • Investment & Strategy Committee (Chair)

  • Infrastructure & Economic Development Committee (Chair)

  • RCMP Police Advisory Committee (Chair)

  • Grande Prairie Police Service Commission

  • Joint [Regional] Emergency Management Committee

  • Inter-municipal Collaboration Framework Negotiating Committee

  • Inter-City Forum on Social Policy

  • Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance

I have extensive governance experience in municipal, private, and non-profit organisations. I have also worked to better my governance practice by learning from others. In addition to formal academic work, have invested in a number of professional development opportunities including obtaining a professional governance Designation (ICD. D. from the Institute of Corporate Directors and University of Toronto).

You can click here to read more about my Alberta Municipalities, Council, and other professional experience.

About Dylan

Prior to being elected, I had a career in the non-profit sector. I built and directed youth resiliency programs. These days, serving on City Council is my primary employment. Most times, it also feels like my biggest hobby. But when I’m not doing Council work, a lot keeps me busy:

  • I’m a husband to Naomi and father of two young boys.

  • I’m a co-owner of several local companies (but am moving out of all operational roles)

  • When I moved to Grande Prairie, I brought disc golf to the Peace Country. I spend time building courses, developing clubs, and running events in our corner of Alberta. I even occasionally get to lose a tournament.

  • I serve on the United Way Alberta Northwest Board, where we are working at developing connections in communities across our region.

  • I chaired the Ambassador program for the 2018 Alberta Summer Games and am chairing it for the 2024 Alberta Winter Games