RMA - Key Persons


Amber Link

Job Titles:
  • Director: District 2
Amber Link has deep roots in rural Alberta. She grew up on her family farm and ranch near Rockyford and, except for a few years of university to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree, she has lived in Wheatland County her whole life. She and her husband, Kevin, a paramedic moved to an acreage in Namaka in 2007 because they knew it was the best place to raise their five children. The majority of Amber's current work is in governance. As Reeve of Wheatland County, she is responsible for chairing Council meetings, media relations, acting as the spokesperson, and frequently representing Council at public events. She has experience in strategic planning, visioning, service capacity review, policy development and review, and human resource management (hiring, performance review, and contract negotiations).

Ashley Hadley

Job Titles:
  • Policy & Research Analyst

Bezawit Lemma

Job Titles:
  • Policy & Research Analyst

Cameron Vierboom

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Manager of Claims

Craig Pettigrew

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • General Manager of Insurance

Dave Dextraze

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • General Manager of National Partnerships

Duane Gladden - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Executive Director
  • Member of the Executive Team

Hayley Vokey - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Legal Counsel

Jared Shaigec

Job Titles:
  • Policy Advisor

Jason Schneider

Job Titles:
  • Director: District 1

John Burrows - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Joseph Kay

Job Titles:
  • Policy & Research Analyst

Josh Bishop

Job Titles:
  • Director: District 3

Kallie Wischoff

Job Titles:
  • Policy Advisor

Kara Westerlund - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Kara was elected as the RMA President in 2024, the RMA Vice President in 2017, and is currently a councillor with Brazeau County where she has served for eight years. Kara represents the RMA on several committees including the RMA/AUMA Joint Operating Committee, the Alert Civilian Advisory Committee, and as Vice-Chair of the Interim Alberta Police Advisory Board. Kara also serves as Chair of the RMA's Resolutions Committee.

Karen Rosvold

Job Titles:
  • Director: District 4

Kelsy Propp

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • General Manager of Information Services

Kevin Wirsta

Job Titles:
  • Director: District 5

Mallory Gray

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Manager of Member Services

Mike Mulligan

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Manager of Business Development

Miranda Andersen

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Manager of Administration

Natalie Bartlett

Job Titles:
  • Executive Administration Coordinator

Shamelle Pless

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Team

Shannan McAuley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Manager of Human Resources

Susan Wolfe

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • General Manager of Finance

Tasha Blumenthal

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • Executive Officer of External Relations & Strategy

Tony De Sciscio

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Manager of Supplier Relations

Tyler Hanneman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • General Manager of Canoe

Warren Noga

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Policy Advisor
  • Manager of Policy & Advocacy

William Peachman

Job Titles:
  • Executive Legal Officer

Wyatt Skovron

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • General Manager of Policy & Advocacy