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Potential Place Board of Directors

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Secretary

Florence Hogg

Florence Hogg is a litigation associate at Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP. Florence is excited to support the mission and values of Potential Place. In her spare time, Florence enjoys adventuring outside—hiking or skiing in the mountains with her family.

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Director

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.

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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.

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Director

Gracelyn Masangkay

Gracelyn Masangkay is a proud member of Potential Place and an administrative professional at Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP. In her spare time, Gracelyn enjoys dancing, live theatre and exploring nature.  

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Director

Patrick Van Kessel 

 Patrick was born in Alberta, but raised on the east coast. He has worked as a communications officer for the federal government, and the government of Nova Scotia, but spent most of his career as a territory manager taking care of Southern Alberta. Aside from his career, Patrick enjoys walking in the park, watching sports, and staying in touch with current events. 

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Executive Director

Ronni Abraham

Ronni Abraham joined Potential Place in January 2025. Ronni has been a non-profit leader in Calgary for over 25 years, dedicated to helping people create joyful lives and hopeful futures. Ronni enjoys family life, the arts, and a great book.

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