Linda Revell
President and CEO
Linda is a proven healthcare executive with 20 years of progressive leadership experience known for achieving high performance in established, merged and newly created municipal, provincial and regional public service organizations. A champion of change, Linda strategically plans and effectively actions complex, multi-site initiatives in highly unionized and professional environments.
Linda has extensive experience in cultivating strong, collaborative relationships with employees, physicians, governing boards, public and private partners, government and communities. In addition to operating health and corporate services, Linda has created and led transformational teams in provincial & regional health organizations.
Our Board of Directors
Don Smitten
Board Chair
Jeff Dumont
Treasurer
Carol Moen
Director
DAMIEN MEARDI
Director
Tamara Browning
Director
Join Excel Society’s board of Directors!
Excel Society is seeking dedicated leaders to join our Board of Directors. As a not-for-profit organization providing compassionate, person-centered supports to individuals living with disabilities and complex needs, strong governance and diverse perspectives are essential to our mission.
We welcome individuals who bring lived experience, professional expertise, and a passion for community impact. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in areas such as community engagement, social services or healthcare, human resources, finance, health and safety, IT or cyber security, risk management, or emergency services.
Board members are strategic, collaborative leaders who are committed to advancing Excel’s mission and contributing meaningfully through Board and committee participation.
If you are interested in joining Excel’s Board of Directors, please submit your expression of interest and CV to board@excelsociety.org
Lead
Help shape the future of services and supports for people living with disabilities
Support
Contribute your expertise to a mission-driven organization
Develop
Gain valuable governance experience and expand your professional network
Change
Support long-term system change, influencing how care and supports are delivered across our sector.
Our Leadership Team
Chris Thomson
Excel Academy
With extensive experience as manager of Excel Society’s day option programs for adults with developmental disabilities, as well as briefly managing the child & youth services department, I bring an understanding of and a passion for seeing all individuals enjoy inclusion in their communities. That experience and passion deeply influences the learning and development culture of Excel Academy and the entire organization.
Becky Elkew
Care – Grand Manor
Becky is our Director of Care for Grand Manor and began with the Excel Society as an LPN in 2005. She was promoted to Director of Care at Grand Manor in 2009 and over the years she has also worked at Balwin Villa. Becky and her husband Stewart enjoy spending their spare time heavily involved in their two children’s competitive sports teams and organizations.
Dawne Lonsdale
Operations
Dawne is our director of operations and leads a team that is responsible for all of the Excel Society’s physical and virtual properties. By ensuring that our equipment and resources are up-to-date, all members of the Excel Society can stay safe and comfortable within their positions. Over the past 5 years, she has been collaborating with several OH&S committees across Excel to bring greater awareness to staff safety.
Heather Rogers
Finance
Heather has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Alberta and is a Certified Public Accountant (CMA). She has had the privilege of working in senior financial roles in Not-For-Profits and Charities for most of her career. Heather joined Excel Society in 2018, and she feels honoured to work with so many talented and caring individuals at Excel Society; it is really a special place!
Jennifer Thomas
Care – Balwin Villa
Jennifer is our Director of Care for Balwin Villa. She started with Excel as an LPN Residential Coordinator in 2012, and has been a Registered Nurse since 2017. While working as a Program Manager for Community Services, Jennifer led the development and opening of Residence 66. She presented to Chicks with Cheques, being awarded $10, 000 to make the residence feel more like a home. She developed the Penguin Recreation program to enhance clients’ quality of life, and is currently leading a new initiative at Balwin Villa, partnering with AHS to establish WORTHI (Wellness Oriented Rehabilitative Transitional Housing Initiative). Jennifer loves anything that has to do with penguins and is very family focussed.
Sue Kovich
Community Services
Sue has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Victoria and has worked in the social services field for 35 years, with 25 years spent at Excel Society. She has worked in various roles, including frontline staff, relief, coordinator, program manager, and now as Director. Sue has enjoyed the opportunity to work with many amazing clients and team members during her 25 years at Excel.
Sarah Ng
Human resources
Sarah is our Director of Human Resources who started working at the Academy. Sarah has worked for Excel Society since 2009. Some of Sarah’s major projects include the team member Appreciation & Recognition Program, Mentorship Program, and the soon to be released updated Volunteer Program. Sarah loves her dogs, to travel, and roller coasters/amusement parks.
Ryan Mundorf
Strategic Alliance & Quality
As Excel’s quality leader, Ryan focuses on ensuring the organization has the appropriate systems and processes in place to guarantee we exceed the standards set by our regulators and that our reporting mechanisms effectively facilitate good governance, great management, and exceptional services. Ryan graduated from Athabasca University’s Master of Business Administration program and holds a Certified Health Executive designation through the Canadian College of Health Leaders.
Excel Society | Enriching Lives
Edmonton – Head office
Office Hours: 9 AM – 4:30 PM (Weekdays)
Phone: (780) 455-2601
Fax: (780) 455-2589
info@excelsociety.org
Suite 500 – 9707 110 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5K 2L9
Calgary Office
Phone: (403) 730 2117
Fax: (403) 503 1126
cgyinfo@excelsociety.org
intake information
For all intake inquiries please email: intake@excelsociety.org
Edmonton Residential Supports & Day Programming:
intake@excelsociety.org or 780-733-0256
Excel Society Balwin Villa: (780) 757 5550
Excel Society Grand Manor: (780) 441 7979
Calgary Residential Supports & Day Programming:
(403) 730 2117 ext. 1