Potential Place Board of Directors
Chairperson
Greg Boone
Greg Boone is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a tax partner at the firm of Ernst & Young. In joining the Board, Greg hopes to bring his accounting background to assist in the financial governance of Potential Place. Greg is married and has 2 children and has lived in Calgary for four years. When not working, Greg enjoys spending time with his family and playing a round or two of golf.
Vice-Chair
Kylan Kidd
Kylan Kidd is a litigation associate at Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP. In her spare time, Kylan can most often be found scouting out new restaurants with her partner or hanging out at the dog park with their puppy, Ella.
Treasurer
Cam Finkbeiner
Cam Finkbeiner is an Electrical Engineer at TC Energy. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his daughter, golfing, and biking.
Accountant
Lydia Giles
Lydia is a Chartered Professional Accountant and currently the Director of Tax at TransAlta Corporation. She is a mental health advocate and has previously written articles on her own mental health struggles for the CPA Assist program. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her daughter, husband and running.
Director
Jessica Wilson
Jessica Wilson serves on the Potential Place Board and is part of the fundraising committee. She has been a member of Potential Place for seven years. Jessica has earned a Practical Herbalist Diploma, as well as a Permaculture Design Certificate and is interested in health & nutrition, as well as writing.
Director
John R. Law
John is retired from the construction industry. During his time in the industry John has worked as General Contractor, Salesman, Marketing Manager and Sales Manager. John has been involved with Potential Place as a consultant and now a volunteer since 2014. John and his family enjoy times at their cottage at Sylvan Lake.
Director
TJ (Jim) Adamson
Retired from a long career with CNR, including managerial positions across Canada. Married and father of 4 children, 2 of whom have lived experience with mental health challenges. Past President of both the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta and Schizophrenia Society of Canada. He is pleased to support the mission and values of Potential Place.
Director
John Rook
John is founding director of the Canadian Poverty Institute and is President & CEO of Simon House Recovery Centre. He is past President and CEO of the Calgary Homeless Foundation and was previously CEO of Potential Place, Co-Executive Director of The Alex Community Health Centre and CEO of The Salvation Army Community Services.
Executive Director
Frank Kelton
Frank was appointed ED on an interim basis in August 2012 and made permanent ED in February 2013. Prior to his appointment Frank volunteered for over 10 years in the community in the areas of mental health and addictions. Prior to his engagement in mental health Frank was an oil and gas executive for nearly 30 years.