Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is represented by Alberta's livestock associations to give equal voice to each sector of the cattle industry and to the horse industry.
The operations of LIS are overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of eight directors, one Director being appointed by each of the seven Member organizations and the Chair elected annually by the Board of Directors. The Alberta government is represented on the Board by a non-voting member appointed by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development. The Directors are elected for a 2-year term and can serve on the Board for a maximum of 6 years.
The current LIS Board of Directors are:
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Ken Perlich Chairman |
Alberta Auction Markets Association Lethbridge, Alberta |
| David Saretsky Vice Chair |
Alberta Livestock Dealers & Order Buyers Association Lacombe, Alberta |
| Regan Curry Treasurer |
Alberta Grazing and Leaseholders Association Finnegan, Alberta |
| Craig Lehr Director |
Alberta Beef Producers Medicine Hat, Alberta |
| Bob deBoer Director |
Alberta Cattle Feeders Association Monarch, Alberta |
| George L'Heureux Director |
Feeder Associations of Alberta Lac la Biche, Alberta |
| Brendyn Elliot Director |
Western Stock Growers' Association Innisfail, Alberta |
|
Craig Jacklin |
Alberta Auction Markets Association Ponoka, Alberta |
| Bruce Hamblin Ex-Officio |
Alberta Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation Airdrie, Alberta |