Committees
AMBA’s committees play a vital role in strengthening our governance and shaping strategic decisions alongside the Board and the CEO. Serving on a committee is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally, and help influence the future of Alberta’s mortgage industry.
Meet the AMBA Committees
Many committee volunteers go on to serve in larger leadership roles, including on AMBA’s Board of Directors.
Below are AMBA’s Committees and appointed Members serving for the 2025–2026 term.
Governance Committee
Based on the Board’s goals for a governing year, develop and implement an annual work plan for the evaluation and improvement of the Board of Directors’ governance policies and practices. Support the Board and its Directors to govern to the highest standard on behalf of the Members of the association.
Shawn Jewers
Director, Chair
Sarah Strauss
Director
Lisa Mackey
Director
Jonathan Nameth
Director
Ryan Spence
Leah Argao
Jordan D’Haese
Cam Brown
Sherri Bureyko
Kristy Wong
Staff Liaison
Click here for information on the responsibilities, measures of success, and overall goals of the Governance Committee.
Audit, Finance & Risk Committee
The Audit, Finance & Risk Committee will assist the Board of Directors in its oversight of the Association’s financial affairs, financial planning, operational and capital budgeting, debt structure and financing, investment fund portfolio, and any other financial matters involving the Association, as well as overseeing risk management.
Renee Stribbell
Director, Chair
Heather Bowie
Director
Lyndsey Krepela
Director
Leona Berreth
Jesse Bobrowski
Erica Fikkert
Russ Mendonca
Kristy Wong
Staff Liaison
Click here for information on the responsibilities, measures of success, and overall goals of the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee.
Education & Professional Development Committee
The Education & Professional Development Committee supports the CEO by helping review and enhance existing education programs and offering recommendations for future program development based on the annual operational business plan.
Kristen Dyck
Chair
Alicia Biggar
Jesse Bobrowski
Trevor Hickey
Elena Russell
Angela Canales
Manpreet Singh
Christine MacPherson
Cherie Birch
Heather Manna
Ryan Spence
Denise Hendrix
Delish George
Bret Stankowski
Ashleigh Holtman
Shannon Zurowski
Staff Liaison
Click here for information regarding responsibilities, measures of success, and overall goals of the Education & Professional Development Committee.
Professional Standards Committee
Based on authority granted by the Board of Directors through the Bylaws, the Professional Standards Committee is an investigative and disciplinary body charged with investigating breaches of AMBA’s Code of Conduct and assessing penalties for Members who breach it.
Tracey Robinson
Chair
Kristy-Lynn Maxwell
Director
Leah Argao
Barb Eglauer
Adrian Fung
Natasha Gemby
Spandana Metuku
Ashleigh Holtman
Crystal Mamchur
Krystal Zabok
Vanja Vujovic
Carole Shelley
Susan Ashton
Ushpreet Singh
Sonia Aguiar
Staff Liaison
Click here for information on the responsibilities, measures of success, and overall goals of the Professional Standards Committee.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee
Based on the Board’s goals for the governing year, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will serve as AMBA’s advisory body on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Anu Reddy
Chair
Christine MacPherson
Brandi Pierik
Susan Mercer-Thornhill
Steven Boodoo
Shannon Zurowski
Staff Liaison
Click here for more information regarding responsibilities, measures of success, and overall goals of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee.
Political Action Committee
The Political Action Committee (PAC) plays a key role in advancing AMBA’s advocacy strategy by cultivating strong, collaborative relationships with provincial decision-makers. Composed of engaged AMBA Members, PAC works to ensure that the priorities of Alberta’s mortgage brokerage industry are clearly communicated and effectively represented to Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
Faiz Khaku
Director, Chair
Heather Bowie
Director
Shawn Jewers
Director
Bonnie Trombetta
Director
Ron Lefebvre
Russ Mendonca
Samash Sandhu
Doug Farmer
Sandy Fisher
Clarence Lee
Paul Bojakli
Leslie Palmer
Click here for information on the Political Action Committee’s responsibilities, measures of success, and overall goals.
Award Adjudication Working Group
The purpose of the Awards Adjudication working group is to review, evaluate, and select recipients for AMBA’s annual awards program.
Sonia Aguiar
Chair
Sarah Strauss
Director
Adrian Fung
Angela Canales
Opeyemi Adetola
Spandana Metuku
Amanda Woolward
Vanja Vujovic
TBD
Staff Liaison
Click here for information regarding responsibilities, measures of success, and overall goals of the Award Adjudication Working Group.
Join a Committee
Interest in committee roles continues to grow each year, and positions fill quickly. Serving on a committee allows you to collaborate with industry leaders, expand your professional network, and contribute beyond your day-to-day role.
With limited seats available, we encourage eligible Members to submit their application of interest for the 2027-2028 term to ensure you are among the first to know when applications are open.
