Economic Development Lethbridge Staff
Trevor Lewington
Economic Development LethbridgeChief Executive Officer
Trevor is involved in his community and serves as the Mayor in the Village of Stirling where he resides. Trevor is on the Advisory Board of the Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge. Trevor was member of the Board of Directors for Economic Developers Alberta (including serving a term as President). Trevor was a founding Director of and Corporate Secretary to Ridge Utilities Ltd – an innovative municipally controlled startup. Trevor holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). Trevor is also a Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) and also holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Renae Barlow
Economic Development LethbridgeVP Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Renae has over three decades in startup leadership and non-profit management. Since joining EDL in 2010, she has created and implemented programs through Tecconnect, a technology incubator, to support entrepreneurs from ideation to commercialization and scaleup.
She oversees the Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA), comprising 19+ organizations including both post secondary institutions, rural economic development, First Nations economic development, and BIPOC Foundation. Recently, she secured $9.9M for the ElevateIP Alberta program, partnering with the University of Calgary and Innovate Calgary to provide IP information, education and funding to under-represented entrepreneurs in rural and remote Alberta.
She also partnered with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) to promote IP protections for Indigenous entrepreneurs. Her efforts have established Lethbridge as a solid anchor in the Alberta Innovation Corridor with Calgary and Edmonton.Â
Ben Young
Economic Development LethbridgeDirector Investment Attraction
Born and raised in Lethbridge, Ben and his wife enjoy traveling and spoiling their dog. An avid badminton player, Ben also loves kayaking, hiking, and camping in the Rocky Mountains with family and friends.
Ben Young is a dedicated economic development professional with over a decade of experience in Southern Alberta. A graduate of the University of Lethbridge with a degree in Political Science, he also holds a Project Management certificate. His career includes roles with Western Economic Diversification Canada, Community Futures, and the Town and M.D. of Taber, where he has supported projects ranging from start-ups to multimillion-dollar investments.
Ben serves on the boards of Economic Developers of Alberta, Community Futures Chinook, the Lethbridge & District Chamber of Commerce, and the Lethbridge Badminton Club.
Brock Skretting
Economic Development LethbridgeDirector Creative Industries
Mark Neskar
Economic Development LethbridgeDirector Marketing & Communications
Mark has been with EDL for over 5 years and in his time outside of work, enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, Hank (dog) and Sadie (cat).
An avid sports fan, Mark enjoys weekends watching his favourite teams play when he's not doing stuff around the yard in summer or driving all over Southern Alberta in winter for his daughters' hockey games.
Mark sits on the Rocky Mountain Female Hockey League Board of Directors and before joining EDL spent nearly 15 years in the radio industry.
Patricia Epp
Economic Development LethbridgeDirector of Operations
Patty has been with EDL for over 15 years in various capacities. Some of her favorite hobbies include baking, reading, and going on long motorbike rides during the summer. Patty is married and has two adult sons, Chad and Sheldon. She also enjoys spending time with her new grandson, Jaxson and daughter-in-law, Kaylen.
Charlee Sereda
Economic Development Lethbridge/ RINSARINSA Program Manager
Hi, I'm Charlee! I am the Program Manager for the Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA), your first stop for entrepreneur support in Lethbridge and region. I live for supporting innovation, finding creative solutions to unique problems, and helping entrepreneurs in southern Alberta achieve their goals. Each of the organizations in the RINSA network bring something unique to our region and strive to bring the best support to our diverse business community. From an idea on a napkin all the way to a scaling, profitable business, RINSA is here. Connect with me to find out how we can support you!
In my time off, I spend time with my family or enjoying hockey, music and spending time with my pets. You'll find me out and about at the Visitlethbridge.com Arena enjoying a Hurricanes game, downtown at the Owl taking in some live local music, or out at one of our beautiful dog parks with Ariel and Beans.
Mike Prociw
Economic Development LethbridgeWorkforce Program Manager
Mike handles oversight of labour force initiatives, economic indicators and analysis and is involved in a variety of targeted initiatives geared towards understanding, articulating, and promoting the local economy. Outside of work, Mike is active in local civic organizations and sports leagues. He is a reading and music enthusiast but these days, most of his time and energy and spent keeping up with his young daughter.
Sandra Dufresne
Economic Development Lethbridge/ CPFCCluster Development Manager CPFC
A long-suffering Oilers fan, Sandra’s team got about as close as they could in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs. Born and raised in Edmonton, she longs for another cup win so she can celebrate like she did during the Oiler’s dynasty in the 1980’s; adjusted for age, of course. In the meantime, Sandra enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, hiking in the mountains, and giving back to her community through roles with the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Society and the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta.
Paloma Navarro
Economic Development Lethbridge/ CPFCIndustry Engagement Coordinator CPFC
Shirley Fast
Economic Development LethbridgeOffice Administrator
CONTACT INFORMATION
3582 30th St. N
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
T1H 6Z4
- Phone: (403) 331-0022
- Fax: (403) 331-0202
- Toll Free: 1 (800) 332-1801
- E-Mail: info@chooselethbridge.ca
CONTACT INFORMATION
3582 30th St. N
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
T1H 6Z4
- Phone: (403) 331-0022
- Fax: (403) 331-0202
- Toll Free: 1 (800) 332-1801
- E-Mail: info@chooselethbridge.ca
Contact Us
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