Grace Tabler
Youth Representative Grace Tabler grew up on a grain farm just south of Edmonton with her two sisters. Grace followed in her sister’s footsteps by joining her local 4-H club, which she has been a member for the last eleven years in the West Central Region. She has received several scholarships and travel opportunities. Grace […]
Charlene Preston
Area Director East/West Central It is with sorrow and condolences that we acknowledge the passing of Board Member Charlene Preston. Charlene was born and raised in Hanna, Alberta, and had moved several times, mostly in the East and West Central 4-H Regions. She was from a long line of 4-H family members and was recognized […]
Lyanne Almberg
Past Interim Board Chairex officio Lyanne has been a 4-H member since peewee involved in horse, beef and vet sciences projects. She is a recipient of many awards including member trips, interprovincial exchange, and Alberta Girls Parliament. 4-H and leadership positions have, and continue to be a key part of Lyanne and her family’s life. […]
Jake Kotowich
Government Repex officio Jake Kotowich joined the Alberta Public Service in 1998 and over the last 20+ years has held progressively responsible positions in the areas of production economics, intergovernmental relations, regulatory compliance, business development and food system assurance. Since 2017, he has served as the Executive Director of the Crop Assurance and Rural Programming Branch […]
Janice Wirstra
Area Director Northeast I was raised on a 4-H family farm near Chauvin, Alberta, and was a 4-H member for 8 years in both beef and lighthorse clubs. I attended every extra-curricular program offered through 4-H including summer camps, exchanges, Club Week, Conservation Camp and Selections. During my post secondary years, I also worked for […]
Cathy Price
Diversity Director Secretary Cathy wants to live in a world where all youth are empowered to spark positive change in the world around them, all houses are self-cleaning, and all socks are happily re-united with lost mates. As a teacher in Golden Hills School Division and a lifelong 4-Her, she’s been working with rural youth and communities […]
Andy Pittman
Diversity Director Chair Andy Pittman lives on a farm in southern Alberta near Picture Butte and raises purebred sheep. He is also the Farm Operations Manager at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Centre in Lethbridge. He and his wife Frances raised two daughters, Liz and Sarah, who grew up on the farm, each spending nine […]
Nora Paulovich
Area Director Peace Nora Paulovich graduated from the University of Alberta with a B.Sc. degree in Agriculture. Following graduation, she worked first as a Land Resource Agrologist for the Public Lands Division and then as a District Agriculturist with Alberta Agriculture, all in the Peace Region. She recently retired from her position as manager of […]
Kathleen Linder
Area Director Northwest Kathleen Linder was raised in Edmonton, Alberta and came to the 4-H program through her parents who were involved with the Alberta Llama Association. Her parents encouraged her daughter to join this “Spittin’Image 4-H Lama Club”. She knew nothing about 4-H but long story short, joining 4-H was the best choice for […]
Evan Jamieson
Youth Representative Evan is from a farm southeast of Calgary, Alberta. A lifelong member of 4-H, Evan has grown up showing cattle across Alberta and Saskatchewan alongside his three siblings. He has also completed welding and sewing projects throughout 4-H, which has provided him with valuable life skills. Evan is a Premier’s Award Winner, and […]