Governance

The Board of Governors is responsible for the College's Mission and its continued financial viability. The Board also appoints the senior academic and administrative professionals of the College, including the President and the Vice-President (Academic) & Dean.

2026-2027 Members of the St. Joseph's College Board of Governors

Ex Officio Members

TBA, President of Newman Theological College

Dr. Matthew Kostelecky, Acting President of St. Joseph's College, Governance Committee, Mission, Fidelity and Services Committee, Financial Sustainability Committee, Audit Sub-Committee (Non-voting)

Dr. Adam Kemezis, University of Alberta

Most Rev. Stephen A. Hero, Archbishop of Edmonton, Board of Governors Chair 

Members

Ms. Carole Anctil-Michalyshyn, Governance Committee, Board of Governors Vice Chair

Mr. Martin Coutts, Financial Sustainability Committee

Ms. Madison Fleck, Mission, Fidelity and Services Committee

Mr. Casey Giovanetto, Financial Sustainability Committee, Audit Sub-Committee Chair

Dr. Matt Hoven, SJC College Assembly Full-Time Academic, Financial Sustainability Committee

Ms. Kimberley Hutton-Franchuk, Governance Committee, Financial Sustainability Committee Chair

Ms. Rebecca Kallal, Governance Committee

Mr. Richard Mallett, Governance Committee Chair

Mr. Ronald Ritter, Financial Sustainability Committee, Audit Sub-Committee

Dr. Mark Swanson, Mission, Fidelity and Services Committee Chair

Mr. Ryan Thompson, Financial Sustainability Committee

Ms. Brooklyne Zarowny, U of A Student, Mission, Fidelity and Services Committee

Dr. Lorne Zelyck, SJC College Assembly Full-Time Academic, Mission, Fidelity and Services Committee

Dr. Jack Zupko, Governance Committee