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Find biographies and contact information about the AUPE Executive, Provincial Executive, Managers, and departments.

For general inquiries, please contact our Member Resource Centre, toll-free, at 1-800-232-7284 to speak to a Resource Centre Agent, who can direct your call accordingly, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

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Department
Facilities and Infrastructure

The AUPE Facilities and Infrastructure Department provides safe spaces for members to meet, conduct their business and for the staff who support those members.

Department
Employee Relations

The AUPE Employee Relations Department is responsible for all levels of recruiting as well as employee relations for current staff.
Department
Executive Office

Contact the Executive Office to talk to the President, Secretary-Treasurer, or Vice-Presidents, elected to represent and support AUPE members in solidarity.
Department
Disputes and Arbitration

The AUPE D&A Department interprets collective agreements and related statutes and formulates arguments and conducts research as to the application of such.

Department
Member Relations

The Member Relations Department helps support safe and inclusive spaces for members through formal and informal mediation.
Department
Mailroom/Print Services

Component Officers can contact the AUPE Mailroom to inquire about estimated costs and turnaround time for materials and member mailouts.
Department
Organizing

The Organizing department assists members with bargaining, mobilization, political campaigns and engagement--contact if you're interested in joining AUPE.
Department
Negotiations

Contact the AUPE Negotiations Department if you have a question about a bargaining update or collective agreement.
Department
Education

The AUPE Education Department facilitates and oversees courses, workshops and other education and learning opportunities for the AUPE membership.
Department
Communications

The AUPE Communications Department takes care of internal and external information-sharing and messaging for AUPE.
Department
Health, Safety, Disabilities and Pensions

The AUPE Health, Safety, Disabilities and Pensions Department has staff in a variety of roles dedicated to the health, safety, and pensions of the members.
Department
Labour Relations

The AUPE Labour Relations Department provides many services to members such as grievance-handling, contract interpretation, Local/Chapter administration.
Executive
President
Guy Smith

Guy Smith is the President of AUPE. He was first elected in 2009 and has been re-elected six times.
Executive
Vice-President
Bobby-Joe Borodey

Bobby-Joe Borodey is one of the six (6) Vice-Presidents for the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).
Executive
Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Jason Heistad

Jason Heistad is currently in his fifth term as AUPE's Executive Secretary-Treasurer.
Executive
Vice-President
Mike Dempsey

Mike Dempsey is one of the six (6) Vice-Presidents for the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).
Executive
Vice-President
Bonnie Gostola

Bonnie Gostola is one of the six (6) Vice-Presidents for the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).
Executive
Vice-President
Susan Slade

Susan Slade is one of the six (6) Vice-Presidents for the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.
Executive
Vice-President
Sandra Azocar

Sandra Azocar is one of the six (6) Vice-Presidents for the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).
Executive
Vice-President
Darren Graham

Darren Graham is one of the six (6) Vice-Presidents for the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).
Management
Manager of Technology, Printing, and Information Services
Kasia McKinlay

Kasia McKinlay is AUPE's Manager of Technology, Printing, and Information Services.
Management
Manager of Labour Relations
Ben Zorn

Ben Zorn is one of AUPE's Managers of Labour Relations
Management
Director of Organizing and Labour Relations
Nick Driedger

Nick Driedger is AUPE's Director of Organizing and Labour Relations
Management
Senior Director of Strategic Operations
Des Schell

Des Schell is the Senior Director of Strategic Operations for AUPE
Management
Manager of Finance and Accounting
Cecilia Murphy

Cecilia Murphy is AUPE's Manager of Finance and Accounting.
Management
Employee Relations Coordinator
Suman Mahal

Suman Mahal is one of AUPE's Employee Relations Coordinators
Management
Acting Manager of Education & Administrative Professionals
Christina Misquitta

Christina Misquitta is the Acting Manager of Education & Administrative Professionals
Management
Employee Relations Coordinator
Harpreet Mutti

Harpreet Mutti is one of AUPE's Employee Relations Coordinators
Management
Manager of Research, Essential Services, and Pensions
Terry Agoto

Terry Agoto is the Manager of Research, Essential Services and Pensions
Management
Manager of Labour Relations
Shane Ellis

Shane Ellis is one of AUPE's Managers of Labour Relations
Management
Executive Director
Carl Soderstrom

Carl Soderstrom is the Executive Director of AUPE.
Management
Director of Labour Relations
Jim Petrie

Jim Petrie is AUPE's Director of Labour Relations
Management
Manager of Facilities and Infrastructure
Michael Moskaluk

Michael Moskaluk is the Manager of Facilities and Infrastructure for AUPE. Contact Michael if you have a question about AUPE spaces or any related services.
Management
Manager of Employee Relations, Reception & IDE
Ashley Poirier

Ashley Poirier is AUPE's Manager of Employee Relations, Reception & IDE
Office
Headquarters

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Headquarters office is located in Edmonton, Alberta.
Office
Athabasca Regional Office

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Athabasca Regional Office is one of nine office locations province-wide dedicated to servicing the membership.
Office
Calgary Regional Office

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Calgary Regional Office is one of nine office locations province-wide dedicated to servicing the membership.
Office
Camrose Regional Office

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Camrose Regional Office is one of nine office locations province-wide dedicated to servicing the membership.
Office
Grande Prairie Regional Office

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Grande Prairie Regional Office is one of nine office locations dedicated to servicing the AUPE membership.
Office
Lethbridge Regional Office

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Lethbridge Regional Office is one of nine office locations province-wide dedicated to servicing the membership.
Office
Medicine Hat Regional Office

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Medicine Hat Regional Office is one of nine office locations dedicated to servicing the AUPE membership.
Office
Peace River Regional Office

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Peace River Regional Office is one of nine office locations province-wide dedicated to servicing the membership
Office
Red Deer Regional Office

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Red Deer Regional Office is one of nine office locations province-wide dedicated to servicing the membership.
Provincial Executive
050 - Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission
Todd Stearns

Todd Stearns is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 050
Provincial Executive
052 - University of Calgary
Justin Huseby

Justin Huseby is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 052
Provincial Executive
053 - University of Lethbridge
Tammy Paskuski

Tammy Paskuski is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 043
Provincial Executive
054 - AHS Edmonton Zone GSS
Cindy Bill

Cindy Bill is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 054
Provincial Executive
056 - AHS North Zone GSS
Percy Ogden

Percy Ogden is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 056
Provincial Executive
057 - AHS Central Zone GSS
Leonard Icke

Leonard Icke is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 057
Provincial Executive
058 - AHS Southern Zone GSS
Karl Clauss

Karl Clauss is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 058
Provincial Executive
060 - Alberta Innovates and InnoTech Alberta
Ryan Rybchuk

Ryan Rybchuk is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 060
Provincial Executive
069 - Athabasca University
Frazer Andrews

Frazer Andrews is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 069
Provincial Executive
071 - Colleges and School Divisions
Lisa Bigstone

Lisa Bigstone is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 071
Provincial Executive
001 - Administrative and Support Services
Christine Plettl

Christine Plettl is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 001
Provincial Executive
002 - Administrative and Program Services
Karen Mann

Karen Mann is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 002
Provincial Executive
003 - Correctional and Regulatory Services
Kevin Patterson

Kevin Patterson is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 003
Provincial Executive
084 - Continuing Care Separate Employers Central/South
Ruth MacDonald

Ruth MacDonald is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 084
Provincial Executive
004 - Trades and Related Services
Steve Eagles

Steve Eagles is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 004
Provincial Executive
095 - AHS Calgary Zone GSS
Laura Sadler

Laura Sadler is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 095
Provincial Executive
005 - Natural Resources Conservation
Rick Harrison

Rick Harrison is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 005
Provincial Executive
118 - Local Government and Agencies
Tracey Weller

Tracey Weller is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 118
Provincial Executive
006 - Social Services
Curtis Jackson

Curtis Jackson is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 006
Provincial Executive
009 - Health and Support Services
Tammy Zimmerman

Tammy Zimmerman is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 009
Provincial Executive
012 - Technical and Field Services
Terrie Wispinski

Terrie Wispinski is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 012
Provincial Executive
020 - Alberta Treasury Branches (ATB Financial)
T Gavin

T Gavin is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 020
Provincial Executive
038 - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Aline Robertson

Aline Robertson is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 038
Provincial Executive
039 - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Lauren Payne

Lauren Payne is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 039
Provincial Executive
040 - Covenant ANC and GSS
Bev Hill

Bev Hill is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 040
Provincial Executive
041 - AHS South Zone ANC
Brenna Bamber

Brenna Bamber is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 041
Provincial Executive
042 - The Good Samaritan Society
Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 042
Provincial Executive
043 - AHS North Zone ANC
Bernadine Trainor

Bernadine Trainor is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 043
Provincial Executive
044 - AHS Central Zone ANC
Margaret Miller

Margaret Miller is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 044
Provincial Executive
045 - AHS Calgary Zone ANC
Bev Preston

Bev Preston is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 045
Provincial Executive
046 - AHS and Covenant Edmonton Zone ANC
Amanda Besse

Amanda Besse is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 046
Provincial Executive
047 - Continuing Care Separate Employers North
Graham Yourston

Graham Yourston is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 047
Provincial Executive
048 - Continuing Care Separate Employers South
Kathleen Schwengler

Kathleen Schwengler is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 048
Provincial Executive
049 - Capital Care Group
Elizabeth Csernyanszki

Elizabeth Csernyanszki is currently serving as the Provincial Executive representative for Local 049