Angie Alexander

Sage Leadership

Angie Alexander helps thoughtful, purpose-driven people uncover and become the leaders they’ve always been. Through Sage Leadership, she creates space for honest conversation, deeper reflection and practical experimentation so leadership can grow
from the inside out. Angie brings together two worlds: the systems thinking of an
engineer and the empathy, curiosity and respectful challenge of an experienced coach. More than two decades in Canada’s energy industry taught her how people, processes and decisions
interact in complex organizations. Today, that perspective helps her see both the human patterns and the bigger system around them.

Known for thoughtful questions and deep listening, Angie creates warm, psychologically safe space while offering the support and accountability that turn insight into action. She helps leaders understand the patterns behind their reactions, strengthen their
mental fitness and make choices with greater calm, clarity and purpose.

Her work with individuals, teams and small groups helps people
work better together, navigate change, make better decisions
and become more resilient and innovative – not only as leaders,
but as human beings.

Shaffeek Ali

Shaffeek Ali graduated from the University of Alberta with a B.Sc.in Agriculture in 1975 and a Master’s Degree in 1982. Shaffeek retired from Alberta Agriculture after 30 years of service. During that time, he worked in various areas of pest management, pest and pesticide regulations and program planning. His clients included farmers, turf managers, industrial operators and urban and rural municipalities. He has served on the Boards of several Scientific Societies at the Provincial, National and International levels. Shaffeek is a Certified Pesticide Applicator Trainer and holds a Pesticide Applicator Certificate.

Lindsie Bruns

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland

Lindsie Bruns is the Director of Creative Experience at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland. She believes in the importance of decolonization practices and diverse storytelling in museums. Lindsie has a Permaculture Design Certificate as well as two degrees in Archaeology and Anthropology from the University of Calgary, and over the past 20+ years she has worked at six different museums in southern Alberta, with experience in education, collections management, exhibit design, interpretation, and programming for all ages. Lindsie lives on a centennial family farm south of Calgary with her parents, her husband, and their four children. They raise organic vegetables and chickens with a focus on sustainability.

Amy Fehr

Bartlett Tree Experts

Amy earned a Diploma of Environmental Horticulture
from Olds College of Agriculture & Technology in 2010. She
majored in Arboriculture and began working in the tree care
industry while in school. She has extensive training and
experience in tree work, plant health care, and pruning
consultation. Amy brought a history of providing
exemplary tree care when she joined Bartlett Tree Experts in
2022 as an Arborist Representative.
An ISA Certified Arborist and Certified Tree Risk Assessor,
Amy provides her residential and commercial clients with scientifically based tree care advice.
In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outside in her yard,
volunteering in her community, and knitting and crocheting. Amy is also active in the green
industry, sitting on the Advisor Committee for the Arboriculture Program at Olds College.

Matt Fleetwood Ph.D.

Aquatrols

As Director of Research & Development for The Aquatrols Company, Dr. Matt Fleetwood is responsible for overseeing the research and development of our portfolio of adjuvants, soil surfactants and other supplemental maintenance products in our portfolio, as well as providing technical support to our
customers and sales team. Dr. Fleetwood and his team handle managing our product innovation pipeline, research trials and new product development, working to bring innovative solutions to our
customers.
Dr. Fleetwood completed his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri in 2015, with emphasis areas in Crop Management and Breeding, Biotechnology, and Biology. Additionally, he completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Plant, Insect and Microbial at the University of Missouri in 2022
with his dissertation focus centralized around assessing soil surfactants and characterizing their performance on USGA greens and native soils.
Dr. Fleetwood and his team strive to bring novel, consistently high performing products to their customers and the industry.

Dr. Ken Fry

Olds College

Dr. Ken Fry, Entomology Instructor in the School of Life Sciences & Business at Olds College, has been involved in insect pest management research, teaching, and extension for over 30 years. His research is focused on biological control of insect pests and integrated pest management. Current research projects include the introduction of a parasitic wasp to manage the lily beetle, surveillance of invasive species affecting the urban forest, and evaluating the effects of Aphodiine beetles on turfgrass. Ken’s “happy place” is in the Olds College Insect Collection where he serves as curator for 100,000 specimens. Ken is co-author, with Doug Macaulay and Don Williamson of “Garden Bugs of Alberta” and a contributing author to “Organic Farming on the Prairies”.

Thomas Gould Agronomist

USGA

Tom Gould is based in Geneva, Illinois and is a consulting agronomist for the USGA Green Section. Tom received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Iowa State University in Horticulture with an emphasis in Turfgrass Management. While completing his master’s degree, Tom worked full-time as a Research Scientist, managing turfgrass areas and research trials. He additionally was an integral part of the field renovation of Jack Trice Stadium- Iowa State’s football field. Prior to joining the USGA staff, Tom was the assistant golf course superintendent at Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois.

Paul Grotier Sales and Account Manager

Belchim Canada

Paul Grotier, affectionately known as “Grover,” began his career in turfgrass management in 1990 at Hillsdale Golf & Country Club in Quebec. After earning his diploma from the University of Guelph, he joined the turf team at Rosedale Golf Club and later moved to the Donalda Club, where he advanced to the position of Assistant Superintendent.
More recently, Grover held an agronomic sales position with Agrium Advanced Technologies before joining Belchim Canada as a Sales and Account Manager in the Professional Turf division.
A firm believer in continuous learning, Grover is proud to be the first Canadian to graduate from Dr. Bill Kreuser’s GreenKeeper University diploma program. Outside of work, he is a devoted fan of his beloved Montreal Canadiens, at home, he does what his wife tells him to do and overall, is a nice guy.

Chris Huolt Precision Technology Manager

Horizon Ag & Turf

Chris Huolt is the Precision Technology Manager for Horizon Ag and Turf, based in Edmonton, Alberta. He brings 25 years of experience working with Geomatics and GIS technologies, including the past 15 years with Horizon where he has helped agriculture, golf, and turf clients adopt ever advancing technological solutions. As technology continues to innovate the golf and turf industry, Chris, and the Horizon team, work to support the implementation of new hardware and digital applications to assist clients in understanding and managing their operations in new and exciting ways.

Matthew Jochmann

Earl Grey Golf Club

Current position: Head Horticulturist at Earl Grey Golf Club
Concurrent position: Founder/Head Landscape Designer at W14 Aesthetics Co.

Education: Horticulture Technologist Diploma, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Matt Legg

Syngenta

Syngenta
Permanent Full-time · 5 yrs 8 mos

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Head of Professional Solutions (Canada)
Jun 2026 – Present · 4 mos
Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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Technical Lead – Professional Solutions
May 2023 – Jun 2026 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Guelph, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

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Turfgrass Specialist
Feb 2021 – May 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

Kerry Lockhart

TLC Gardens

TLC Gardens, Owner
Business and Entrepreneurship Applied Degree – Mount Royal University
Prairie Horticulture Certif icate – Olds College
Floral Design Certif icate – Mount Royal University
Current contracts – Priddis Greens, Carnmoney, Silver Springs, Rogers Charity Classic, CPKC
Womens Open
Past contracts – Canyon Meadows, Glencoe, Pinebrook, The Glendale

Shawn O’Grady MSW RSW C&YC Cert

I Got Mind Mental Health Clinician & Facilitator

Shawn O’Grady
Shawn brings a great deal of expertise in designing and overseeing treatment programs for children and families, as he draws from his experience in child and family treatment programs within the mental health field over the past 27 years. Shawn has been an instructor with Cornell University since 2001.
Shawn owns and operates a mental health practice in Calgary since 2011 and is currently working as an individual and family therapist, consultant, trainer and instructor in Calgary, Alberta and surrounding area. He works with the team at I GOT MIND, and provides clinical services for athletes, teams, and organizations. He has trained extensively with Dr. Bruce Perry and the Child Trauma Academy in the Neurosequential Model (NM) in the area of early childhood trauma and the ways that can impact children and even adults later in life.

Jeralyn Shepherd

Pinebrook Golf & CC

Jeralyn Shepherd is the Lead Horticulturist at Pinebrook Golf and Country Club. While having
been at Pinebrook for 6 years, she got her start in the golf and horticulture industry at Country
Hills after moving from small town British Columbia to Calgary in 2018. Jeralyn completed the 2- year Horticulture Technologist Diploma at Olds College with honors and began her career as a Horticulturist. Over the years, Jeralyn has had many successes along with some bumps in the
road and lots of trial and error to get to what she now defines as her style of design. Jeralyn takes pride in ensuring that she creates showstopping, engaging, and interactive designs that members and guests alike can enjoy during every visit while also being environmentally progressive to help local ecosystems and pollinators.