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Our Team

Get to know the amazing people behind the work that we do!

  • Duncan MacRae

    Senior Director

    Duncan MacRae

    Senior Director

    Duncan MacRae is a Senior Director with Alvarez & Marsal Canada in their corporate restructuring practice. He has over ten years of accounting and financial experience, with a focus on turnaround, restructuring and insolvency mandates. In these roles, he has provided strategic advice to debtor companies, secured lenders and other stakeholders in complex restructuring situations. Duncan is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Francis Xavier University.

  • Jatin Shory

    Board Secretary

    Jatin Shory

    Board Secretary

    Jatin Shory, leading Shory Law LLP's Immigration department, excels in litigation, corporate immigration, and legal education. His adept handling of complex cases has marked him as a notable lawyer, guiding businesses through Canadian immigration law intricacies. As an adjunct instructor at Queen’s University, he teaches Immigration and Citizenship Law, and through pro-bono legal clinics, he offers free immigration advice to vulnerable populations. Additionally, as a Table Officer at CBA's Immigration Section, Jatin contributes to shaping the national conversation on immigration in Canada and has testified at the Canadian House of Commons on evolving programs and issues.

  • Kristi Sebalj

    Board Vice-Chair

    Kristi Sebalj

    Board Vice-Chair

    Kristi Sebalj, Vice-Chair at the Alberta Utilities Commission, adjudicates utility cases and leads in federal, provincial, and territorial energy regulation. Previously, at the Ontario Energy Board, she served as Senior Legal Counsel and Registrar, overseeing adjudicative processes and implementing a consumer engagement program. As a former Partner at a major Canadian law firm, Kristi handled diverse corporate and regulatory energy matters. With an LLB and marine environmental law certificate from Dalhousie University, and BSc and MSc from McMaster University, she is called to the bar in Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

  • Kate Thorgeirson

    Chair Emeritus

    Kate Thorgeirson

    Chair Emeritus

    Kate, HR Portfolio Manager at BMO Financial Group in Calgary, collaborates with leadership to implement people-focused strategies for over 10,000 employees. With a background in project management, HR, and executive search, she emphasizes fostering learning, creating supportive environments, and building diverse leadership teams. Kate holds an MBA and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary. She has been actively involved with the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth since 2017, previously serving as Chair of the board and committees focused on HR and Nominations.

  • Matthew Klukas

    Director

    Matthew Klukas

    Director

    Matt, COO and co-founder of Criterium Energy, drives strategic energy initiatives in SE Asia. Canada ASEAN Business Council Energy Advisor. Geophysics BSc, MBA from Haskayne. Passionate about travel and cultural exploration.

  • Shannon Stannard

    Board Chair

    Shannon Stannard

    Board Chair

    Shannon, an educator and global explorer, advocates for youth and diverse cultures. CBFY Board member, manages The ARK Foundation. Also involved in other boards, including Create Change Canada. Holds a B.Ed. from the University of Calgary and International Development certification from UBC. Enjoys singing with Calgary vocal group REVV52.

  • Doug Alder

    Board Tresurer

    Doug Alder

    Board Tresurer

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  • Michael Morcom

    Director

    Michael Morcom

    Director

    Michael Morcom, Managing Partner in Calgary, leads in corporate finance and mid-market transactions. With a focus on secured transactions and real estate, he brings a personable and collaborative approach to achieve client goals. Extensive experience in various industries, including real estate development, hotel finance, construction, automotive finance, and professional sports financings. Co-leads the Firm’s Financial Services Industry Group, contributing to banking industry development. Formerly involved in litigation at Miller Thomson, appearing in all levels of court in Alberta early in his career.

  • Kathleen Hurtubise

    Director

    Kathleen Hurtubise

    Director

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