Alberta Ecotrust's board of directors reflects the organization's history, vision and mission. Comprised of representatives from Alberta Ecotrust's corporate and non-profit partners, as well as at-large community members, the board ensures that the organization is managed in an effective, responsible and transparent manner.

Paul Godman, EnCana

(Grant Review Committee, Co-Chair, Corporate)

Paul has worked on a wide range of environmental issues associated with the energy sector. Since 2003, he has managed EnCana's Environmental Innovation Fund, a program that provides financial support for the development of innovative clean energy technologies. He has a B.Sc. in Earth Sciences from the University of Waterloo and an M.Sc. in Water Resources Management from the University of Calgary. He lives in Calgary with his wife and two children and enjoys cycling, skiing and photography.

Guy Greenaway, Miistakis Institute for the Rockies

(Environmental Co-Chair)

Guy Greenaway is the Senior Project Manager for the Miistakis Institute, where he manages projects related to ecosystem analysis and management and sustainable land-use planning in Alberta, B.C. and Montana. Guy came to Ecotrust as a representative of CPAWS Calgary/Banff – one of Ecotrust's oldest partners – and now represents the Miistakis Institute, one of Ecotrust's newest partners. Guy lives in Calgary with his wife and two young daughters – who are his main source of inspiration for his work.

Beth Gallup, brainstorm cgp inc.

(Communications Committee, Chair)

Beth's interest in Alberta's environment was sparked by her great-grandfather, a thoughtful observer whose passion was habitat preservation.  Today, as a businesswoman, she is still interested in the connections between healthy natural environments and healthy human communities.

Beth brings a wealth of diverse experience to the Board: Executive Director of a granting organization; Vice-President of a ski and summer resort group; Project Manager of international educational initiatives funded by CIDA. She has an MBA and particular interest in new venture development - in the non-profit as well as for-profit sector.

Stewart Henderson, ATCO Group

(Corporate Co-chair)

Stewart is the representative for the ATCO Group and currently serves as corporate co-chair on Alberta Ecotrust's Board of Directors.

Sybille Hossli

(Treasurer)

Sybille has been active in the local non-profit community for the past 25 years, both in professional and volunteer capacities. For the last three years she also had the opportunity to volunteer her skills to organizations in East Africa. Environmental sustainability is dear to her heart and she is excited to be part of Alberta Ecotrust Foundation. She operates a consulting business specializing in non-profit finance management. She moved to Calgary from Switzerland in 1977, has two grown children and considers Alberta her second home. Sybille loves the beautiful Alberta skies and spends leisure time travelling, hiking, skiing and cycling.

Natalie Odd, Clean Calgary Association

(Secretary)

Born in Holland, Natalie immigrated to Canada from England and has lived in Calgary for most of her life. Natalie is an alumnus of the University of Calgary and Royal Roads University, where she completed her M.A. in Environment and Management. Natalie became interested in community-based environmental initiatives when living in Ostersund, Sweden. The Swedish tradition of holding town hall meetings that include community members, students, government, and commerce was a turning point for Natalie as she saw challenges met through community inclusion and innovation. This area of interest took Natalie to Ecuador where she volunteered in a mountain community near Quito. Staying involved in environmental and human rights initiatives, Natalie is always happy to return to Calgary and the Rocky Mountains. Natalie is settled here with her own family. They spend lots of time on the bike path and playing soccer.

Jim Pissot, Defenders of Wildlife Canada

(Grant Review Committee Co-Chair, ENGO)

Jim Pissot brings nearly 30 years experience advocating western wildland and wildlife conservation, responsible management of Crown lands, agency oversight, and sustainable rural economic opportunity. Jim served for two years as executive director of the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, working with Canadian and U.S. scientists and advocates to identify, protect and connect wildlife habitats in the Rocky Mountains. In five years with Defenders of Wildlife, he has led efforts to secure adequate wildlife mitigation on the Trans-Canada Highway through Banff National Park, end the grizzly bear hunt in Alberta, and convince Canada's railways to commit $40 million to repair rail cars that leak grain, attracting grizzly bears and other wildlife to their deaths on the tracks.

Prior to his environmental career, Jim worked as a machinist for 15 years. He holds a masters degree in resource management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. A long time western resident, he is particularly interested in effective advocacy to promote large-scale ecosystem protection, sustainable economic opportunity at the community level, and innovative human practices that are compatible with ecological processes. Jim and his wife Valerie enjoy backpacking, back-country skiing, canoeing and photography.

Gary Webster, Newalta Corporation

(Fund Development Committee Chair)

Gary is an engineering graduate from the University of Alberta and has worked in the environmental protection area for government, industry and industry association for over 30 years. He has been very interested in assisting not-for-profit environmental groups to develop educational and community service projects. Gary was a Board member of InSide Education (originally known as FEESA) and is a Board member of the British Columbia Environment Industry Association. Gary represented Newalta Corporation up until his recent retirement and is currently chair of the Ecotrust Fund Development Committee.