Sterling Eddy, CMA, FCMA, FCMC - President and CEO/Founder

Executive leadership roles held by Mr. Eddy include President, SEC Inc., Chair of Alpine Environmental Limited’s Board of Directors, President and CEO of the Certified Management Accountants of Alberta, President and CEO/founder of The ATi Consulting Corp. Inc., Partner/founder of The Comprehensive Consulting Group, and Principal, Ernst and Young Consulting (Ottawa). His extensive experience in the corporate governance of organizations has included board chair and major committee roles. Mr. Eddy chaired the board of directors of a major hospital, leading the successful merger of five hospitals and a cancer agency, to establish the QE II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Other board involvement has included Stragitek Solutions Inc., Santech Health Sciences Inc., Southern Alberta Land Trust Society, Alberta Ballet, Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Alberta, Woods Homes (Calgary), Institute of Internal Auditors (Maritimes), and the Strategic Leadership Forum (Ottawa). A member of the Speakers’ Bureau of Alberta, Mr. Eddy speaks passionately on ethics, leadership and governance. 

 [Contact Sterling]  Direct Line: 403.537.0455 (extension 455)

Darlene Lavender - Principal/Founder

Ms. Lavender is President, Parhelion Investments and is a proven leader and director of commercial and non-profit enterprises. A recognized entrepreneur, she created and operated a high quality food and catering business and is actively involved in the ranching and environmental sectors in southern Alberta. Ms. Lavender has devoted extensive time and energy to enhancing the board governance of several not-for-profit agencies, including the Sonoran Institute (Tucson, Arizona), the Chinook Institute for Community Stewardship, the Southern Alberta Land Trust Society (SALTS), the Sandy Cross Conservation Foundation, the Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Management, a private family foundation, and the regional and national Boards of the Nature Conservancy of Canada. 

 [Contact Darlene]  Direct Line: 403.537.0452 (extension 452)

Jonathan Perkins - Vice President, Knowledge Management & Solutions Design

Jonathan leads the Collaborative’s work in the areas of knowledge management and solutions design.  He previously served as Vice President of Professional Accreditation with the Certified Management Accountants of Alberta (CMA Alberta) from 2000 to 2006, leading the design and implementation of a suite of knowledge management and learning programs for the CMA profession in Alberta, as well as nationally through committees and task forces of CMA Canada. Prior to working with CMA Alberta, Jonathan was Director, Business & Knowledge Management for the Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Management (now Centrepoint) from 1999-2000, responsible to the board of directors and management team for the development of knowledge collection, analysis, and dissemination systems. Before relocating to Calgary from Ottawa in 1999, Jonathan worked with the Parliamentary Centre, an organization founded in 1968 to contribute to the ongoing learning and support of Canadian parliamentarians.  From 1994 to 1999, he provided research and policy advisory support to parliamentary committees, delegations, and members in the areas of governance design, defence and security, international affairs, and trade. He holds a BA (Combined Honours) from Carleton University, and an MA (International Affairs) from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. Jonathan also is an alumnus of the Leadership Calgary program (Class of 2003) and served as a returning alumni guide for the class of 2004. 

 [Contact Jonathan]  Direct Line: 403.537.0449 (extension 449)

Mike Eddy - Regional Vice President, Eastern Canada

Mike is an accomplished leader who has committed to serving in the public sector and charitable organizations for 30 years. He has provided vision and direction within several municipal units and organizations during his career. He has used a “Values Based Leadership” approach to develop positive cultural change in charitable, provincial and national organizations. He served as President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs and led significant, positive change for the organization during his term of office. His keen commitment to lifelong learning has mainly focused on public administration programs and emergency management/leadership roles within the public sector. An emphasis on safety and risk management at the government level was the backdrop of his career of service and interest to develop a well rounded approach to creating safe communities. He is a Certified Local Government Leadership Coach and has a broad background of knowledge and skills within the areas of negotiation, mediation and labour relations. He is also a trainer of licensed leadership development programs.  

[Contact Mike]  Toll Free - 1.877.537.0450 (extension 454)

Marsha L. Eddy - Regional Manager, Program Development

[Contact Marsha]  Toll Free - 1.877.537.0450 (extension 454)

Administration & Accounting

 [Contact Administration]  Direct Line: 403.537.0450

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