Bow Valley College Board of Governors
Lee, Louise
Ms. Louise Lee has been on The Board of Governors of Bow Valley College since April 2020 and serves as a member on their Human Resources and Governance Council. She is a Partner with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. She serves as Vice Chair and board member with Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, board member on the Venture Capital Association of Alberta, and Co-chair of Driven by Women, and she was a previous member with the National Diversity Committee. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science (Honours) from the University of Calgary.
Competencies required for members of The Board of Governors of Bow Valley College include the core competencies of leadership and governance as well as the preferred competencies of finance, human resources, legal, risk management, and/or strategic planning. Ms. Lee was directly appointed in 2020 on the basis of meeting some of the competencies, skills, and attributes as described above.
Yeates, Neil
Mr. Neil Yeates has been on The Board of Governors of Bow Valley College since April 2020. He is the Chair of their Academic Advisory Committee and a member on the Community Relations Committee. Mr. Yeates is a retired federal and provincial Deputy Minister whose career has spanned more than 30 years with the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan. He is Chair of the Department of Justice Canada’s Audit Committee, member of Global Affairs Canada’s Audit Committee, Vice Chair and member of Travel Alberta, and Co-Chair of C.D. Howe’s Human Capital Council. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and History (Honours) from Queen’s University, and a Master of Arts degree in political science from the University of Regina.
Competencies required for members of The Board of Governors of Bow Valley College include the core competencies of leadership and governance as well as the preferred competencies of finance, human resources, legal, risk management, and/or strategic planning. Mr. Yeates was directly appointed in 2020 on the basis of meeting some of the competencies, skills, and attributes as described above.
Bowen-Smed, Shannon
Shannon Bowen-Smed is the CEO of BOWEN Workforce Solutions Inc. She serves as Co-Chair of the YWCA Hub Capital Campaign and serves as a member on the Calgary Economic Development Board, the Calgary Zoo Board and on the WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women Top 100 Advisory Board.
Smith, Indira
Indira Smith is an Access Retention Officer with the School of Foundational Learning at Bow Valley College. In this role, she promotes student retention by assisting students with non-academic issues that are preventing their academic success. Ms. Smith is a member of the Pride Week Working Group and is a representative for the School of Foundational Learning on the Intercultural Centre Advisory Committee. She holds a Community, Family and Child Studies diploma from Camosun College.
Claypool, Kara
Ms. Kara Claypool is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial & Operations Officer with Travel Alberta. Prior, she served as Chief Financial & Operating Officer of Vintage Group and Executive Vice President of Jugo Juice. She is the Chair of the Love for Lewiston Foundations and was a member of the Board of Governors of CPA Alberta. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary. She is also a graduate of the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program.
Competencies required for members of The Board of Governors of Bow Valley College include the core competencies of leadership and governance as well as preferred competencies of finance, human resources, legal, risk management, and/or strategic planning. Ms. Claypool was directly appointed on the basis of meeting the competencies, skills, and attributes as described above. September 2024.
Kousinioris, John
Mr. John Kousinioris has been on the board since December 2019 and is the Vice Chair of the board and chair of the Human Resources and Governance Council. He is the Chief Operating Officer of TransAlta Corporation, where he is responsible for overseeing operations, shared services, commercial, trading, customer solutions, hedging, and optimization. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario, a Master of Business Administration degree from York University, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.
Sharples, Kerry
Ms. Kerry Sharples is a Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer, and an Educational Director of Playtheos Inc. in Calgary. Ms. Sharples is also a Program Chair and an Instructor for the Health Administration Program at Bow Valley College. She previously worked at Foothills Hospital in Calgary as an Administrative Support in the Day Surgery and Trauma department and as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Trauma department. She holds a Master of Arts in Learning and Technology from Royal Roads University and a Licensed Practical Nurse diploma from Bow Valley College. July 2025.
Garcia, David
Mr. David Garcia is a customer-focused business student with experience in retail sales, customer service, and student leadership. He has demonstrated strong skills in managing high-volume customer interactions, resolving issues efficiently, and contributing to fast-paced work environments through his role as a Sales Associate with OSL Canada. He is currently pursuing a Business Administration diploma in Risk and Insurance Management at Bow Valley College, expected to be completed in January 2028.
Core competencies required for members of Bow Valley College include leadership, governance, accounting/financial acumen, human resources, legal/regulatory understanding, strategic planning, and risk management. Mr. Garcia was directly appointed on the basis of meeting one or more of the competencies, skills, and attributes as described above.
Ezeudoye, Tchukas
Mr. Tchukas Ezeudoye is a strategic business development and sales leader with over seven years of experience driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and advancing sustainable business operations. He has demonstrated strong expertise in market analysis, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership across both private sector and global health settings, including coordinating large-scale immunization programs with the World Health Organization. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Michael Okpara University and is currently pursuing a Health Care Aide certificate at Bow Valley College.
Core competencies required for members of Bow Valley College include leadership, governance, accounting/financial acumen, human resources, legal/regulatory understanding, strategic planning, and risk management. Mr. Ezeudoye was directly appointed on the basis of meeting one or more of the competencies, skills, and attributes as described above.