Governance

Ms. Jill Angevine is a Corporate Director and President & CEO of Brownstone Asset Management.  Jill has over 25 years of experience in capital markets including finance, research and portfolio management.  In addition to her work in the investment business, Jill serves on the boards of Tourmaline Oil Corp. and Advantage Energy.  Ms. Angevine is a graduate of the University of Calgary, (B.Comm) and has earned the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designations. Jill and her husband Jay Simmons ’85 have two daughters, Kennedy ’21 and Kate ’25.  Jill is Chair of the Finance Committee and is a member of the IRM Committee.

Mrs. Judy Fairburn is Co-CEO and Fund Managing Partner of The51 - a financial platform and women-led venture fund for investors, entrepreneurs and those who aspire. A change-maker, energy and tech board director, Creative Destruction Lab Fellow, and early-stage investor, she has been at the vanguard of environmental sustainability, corporate/entrepreneurial partnerships, digital skills and diversity as critical to future-proof business. Along with her experience as a former C-suite corporate executive, Judy co-founded a $100 million digital/cleantech venture fund and led substantial change as the first Board Chair of the consolidated Alberta Innovates. She graduated with an MSc (Chemical Engineering) and an MBA (Ivey School of Business) and also holds the ICD.D designation. Judy and her husband, Mark Wallace, have two children attending STS, Kate ’24 and Neal ’26. Judy is Chair of the Governance & HR Committee.

Dr. Dana Lougheed '90 is a chiropractor in Calgary with a focus on prenatal and pediatric care, and passionately advocates healthy lifestyles amongst all age groups. Dana attended STS for 9 years and is a member of the Alumni Association. She graduated from Queen’s University with degrees in Physical and Health Education and a Bachelor of Science, and achieved her Doctor of Chiropractic at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dana has completed the ICD NFP Governance Essentials program and volunteers her time with many non-profit organizations. Dana is a member of the IRM Committee.

Mrs. Barbara MacIntyre is a Certified Professional Accountant and Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of Manitoba. She oversees operations of their family business, Lake Breeze Winery, an award-winning Okanagan boutique winery. Barbara and her husband, Drew, have two sons, William ’19 and Harrison ’22. Barbara is a member of the Finance Committee.

Mr. John Mercury is the Executive Chairman of Bennett Jones LLP.  Prior to his role as Chairman, John was the firm's Vice Chair of Clients and Industries and head of its private equity practice group, where he led a number of cross-border mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance transactions.  Prior to joining Bennett Jones in 2006, John spent nearly a decade in New York where he practiced law with a leading New York-based law firm and where he worked as an investment banker with Merrill Lynch.  John received his B.A. from Northwestern University, his M.A. (Finance) from Yale University and his LL.B. from the University of Toronto.  John and his wife Stacey have three boys, Michael ’26, Alexander ’28, and Nicholas.      

Mrs. Amy Meyer has over 15 years experience as a Recruiting Consultant in the Financial Industry with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and two additional years towards a Masters degree in Business Communications (MBC) from St. Thomas University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Amy and her husband, Justin, moved to Calgary in 2015 and they have three children, Carter '23, Audrey '24, and Heidi '27.   Amy is Chair of the Community Relations Committee.

Ms. Jamila Nathu is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA), holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance (Queen’s University), and a Bachelor of Science specializing in Molecular Genetics (University of Alberta). She has worked in various fields from bench side scientific research in genome discovery and mapping to being a Principal with a private equity firm focused on junior oil and gas start-ups. She currently manages a private consulting firm that provides strategic and business development services to health care businesses. Jamila is an active volunteer within the STS community as well as outside the community, serving on various boards at both local and national levels. She is the current President of the Parents Organization of STS (POSTS) and has served on the POSTS executive since 2018. Jamila and her husband Akbar have three children, Kiyana ’28, Zayden ’31, and Meeya ’33.

Mr. Houston Peschl MBA, completed his undergraduate degrees at the University of Calgary and soon transitioned to the Director of Operations and Sustainability of DIRTT Environmental Solutions. During his time at DIRTT, he also was recognized as Avenue Magazines' Top 40 under 40 in 2013. After leaving DIRTT, Houston co-founded Creating Eudaimonia; a firm dedicated to building capacity to start-ups and small companies across Canada and is continually involved with B Corp to promote and advance the public policy for Benefit Corporations across North America.  Mr. Peschl is a full-time Instructor at Haskayne School of Business and has published multiple articles on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and the seven skills of Entrepreneurial Thinking. In 2019, Mr. Peschl won two teaching awards, one through the University of Calgary’s Sustainability Department and one through the Student Union. Mr. Peschl is a member of the Governance & HR Committee.

Mr. Graham Richardson is President and Managing Director of TAQA North, with over 30 years of international energy industry experience. Graham has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geophysical Sciences and Master’s degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Project Management. Graham holds the ICD.D designation. Graham believes in giving back to community and is an active volunteer in the Calgary non-profit space, Chairing the Board of the Calgary Drop-In Centre and also bringing governance skills to youth sports programs (Nakiska Alpine Ski Association). Originally from the UK, Graham moved to Calgary in 2014, and prior to that has also completed professional assignments based in the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Switzerland, and Thailand. He and his wife Bettina have two children, one of whom (Caden ’31), attends STS. Graham is Chair of the IRM Committee.

Mrs. Karen Robinson ’92 attended STS for high school. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from the University of Calgary, and a Master of Business Administration in Technology Commercialization from the University of Alberta. Karen spent ten years working in early stage technology companies and the economic development space in Alberta. She serves on the Board of Directors of CUPS in Calgary and Chairs their Fund Development Committee. She is currently the Vice President of the STS Alumni Executive and Chairs the Annual Events Committee. Karen previously served on the Board of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs. Karen and her husband, Chad, have two children, including a daughter who attended STS.

Mr. Michael Rose is founder, President, CEO and Chairman of Tourmaline Oil Corp. and has more than 44 years of experience in the oil and natural gas industry. He began his career at Shell Canada in 1979 and after fourteen years, founded Berkley Petroleum Corp. in 1993. As President and CEO, the company grew exponentially and was sold in March 2001. In July of the same year, Mr. Rose founded Duvernay Oil Corp. and again, as President and CEO, he and his team grew the company from a private microcap to a public Intermediate Exploration and Production company. Duvernay was sold to Shell Canada in August 2008 and Mr. Rose founded Tourmaline Oil Corp. in September 2008. Mr. Rose is on the Advisory Board of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and is involved in a wide range of volunteer and philanthropic pursuits with his wife Sue in the areas of youth education, health and sports. He and his wife Sue have three sons, Aidan ’20, Jeremy ’14, and Brendan ’12. Mike is Chair of the Board of Governors.

Mr. Kam Sandhar is the Executive Vice-President, Strategy & Corporate Development, at Cenovus Energy Inc. Kam oversees strategy, business development, investor relations, reserves governance and corporate planning functions for Cenovus and has over 20 years of experience in the finance and oil and gas industry. He formerly served as a Principal and oil and gas analyst at Peters & Co. Ltd., covering a wide array of Canadian, U.S. and international oil and gas companies. Kam started his career at Deloitte where he focused on oil and gas audit and taxation. Kam also serves on the Board of Headwater Exploration. Kam is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary. He and his wife Sandy have two boys, Jaiden ‘24 and Dylan ’29, who are currently attending STS. Kam is a member of the STS Finance Committee.