The Government of Alberta has appointed five new members to Lethbridge Polytechnic's Board of Governors: Dave Jackson, Tyson Kwasney, Janet Bradley, Divine Ezeh and Chika Iheji.
Dave Jackson brings nearly five decades of experience in the construction sector and a strong history of community involvement. As the owner of Lealta Building Supplies, he is a well-known local leader and an advocate for supporting community growth. Jackson continues to fund a carpentry scholarship at the polytechnic and was a contributing member of the institution's Trades, Technologies and Innovation Facility capital campaign. In 2021, he received the Small Business Philanthropist Award from the Southern Alberta Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and was awarded an honorary Bachelor of Arts degree from the polytechnic in 2023. Jackson says he is honoured to serve on the Board of Governors and is committed to helping make Lethbridge Polytechnic a respected and successful place of learning.
Tyson Kwasney is a lawyer and community volunteer with a strong commitment to public service and post-secondary education. Born and raised in Alberta, he grew up in Calgary before moving to Lethbridge where he and his wife are raising their family. He is a partner at Stringam Law, practising primarily in business and corporate law. Kwasney holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Alberta and a juris doctor from Thompson Rivers University. He brings experience in governance, financing and strategic decision-making. Active in the community, he serves on the boards of the Lethbridge Sport Council and the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association, and volunteers through youth sports and church initiatives.
Janet Bradley, a certified financial planner at Servus Credit Union, is an advocate for inclusion, mentorship and lifelong learning. A bachelor of science graduate from the University of British Columbia, Bradley brings practical experience in farming, commercial real estate and financial literacy to the Board of Governors. As a specialist in holistic financial management, Bradley demonstrates a deep passion for collaboration and meaningful relationship development, skills drawn from her participation in her workplace's diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging group. Bradley looks forward to supporting emerging and seasoned leaders and learners, helping to advance opportunities for growth at the polytechnic.
Divine Ezeh is an international student from Nigeria currently enrolled in the polytechnic's Bachelor of Nursing program. He also serves as student president of the Lethbridge Polytechnic Students' Association. Ezeh is a strong advocate for giving back where he can and for bringing joy and positivity to those around him. Outside the classroom, he volunteers, spends time with friends, enjoys films and exercises. Ezeh values collaboration and transparency and hopes to use his skills in accountability and personal engagement on the Board of Governors.
Chika Iheji is a second-year Practical Nurse student at Lethbridge Polytechnic with a strong record of student leadership and community service. Iheji, also hailing from Nigeria, previously served as a college representative of the Student Union Government and as librarian of the National Association of Microbiology Students, leading initiatives such as a free campus health outreach program. He brings experience in advocacy, student engagement and co-ordination with leadership teams to the Board of Governors and aims to advance student inclusion while supporting the institution's growth and mission.
"On behalf of the entire Board of Governors, I am pleased to welcome Dave, Tyson and Janet to the team, as well as Divine and Chika as our student representatives," says Janene Moch, chair of the Lethbridge Polytechnic Board of Governors. "The diverse expertise of this group arrives at a crucial moment as we navigate evolving challenges and pursue new strategic growth as a post-secondary institution. I am confident the addition of these members will help our board position our polytechnic as an applied learning destination of choice."
The Lethbridge Polytechnic Board of Governors is comprised of 16 members - the chair, nine public members, two academic employees, one non-academic employee, two students and the polytechnic's president. Public board members are appointed by a Government of Alberta Order in Council and typically serve a three-year term of office with the opportunity to serve an additional three-year term. Internal representatives (the academic, non-academic and student members) are elected by their constituency groups and appointed directly by the Minister of Advanced Education for terms outlined in the Post-secondary Learning Act.
