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The People Behind Excel Society

Our dedicated team is committed to enriching lives through compassionate care and innovative support. They are the heart of everything we do.

OUR TEAM
Board of Directors
PRESIDENT & CEO
Linda Revell

Linda is a proven healthcare executive with 20 years of progressive leadership experience in provincial & regional health organizations.

Linda will be leaving Excel Society on November 27, 2026, as she relocates to Vancouver with her family. The Board will appoint an interim CEO in the coming weeks, and Excel Society's services and supports will continue without change.

CHAIR
Don Smitten

Don has always demonstrated a particular aptitude for seeing beyond the numbers and a passion for strategic thinking and planning.

SECRETARY & TREASURER
Jeff Dumont

Jeff is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of auditing experience with KPMG and the Office of the Auditor General of Alberta.

DIRECTOR
Carol Moen

Carol has an extensive knowledge base on both managing an organization's environmental footprint while also generating operational success.

DIRECTOR
Damien Meardi

Damien is a partner in the law firm of Henning Byrne LLP where his practice is primarily focused on solicitor's work.

DIRECTOR
D'Arcy Ross

D'Arcy brings decades of enterprise sales, business development, and technology leadership, driving growth, innovation, and strategic partnerships.

DIRECTOR
Stacey Litvinchuk

Stacey Litvinchuk is a healthcare executive with 25+ years leading system transformation, strategy, access improvement, and operational excellence.

BOARD CHAIR
Jeneane Whyte

Jeneane brings 25 years of cybersecurity and technology leadership, strengthening resilience, managing risk, and supporting community-focused organizations.

BOARD CHAIR
Adam Ennamli

Adam is a risk, compliance, and security leader driving enterprise resilience, governance, cybersecurity, and strategic growth.

BOARD CHAIR
Darren Derko

Darren brings 34 years of policing leadership, advancing community safety, crime prevention, and wellbeing across Edmonton.

BOARD CHAIR
Samil Junuzovic

Samil brings two decades of leadership in engineering, construction, and critical infrastructure, driving strategy, growth, and operational excellence.

BOARD CHAIR
Morgan Campbell

Morgan brings 25 years of healthcare recruitment expertise, lifelong health-system involvement, and a strong commitment to community service.

OUR TEAM
Leadership Team
chief Infrastructure officer
Dawne Lonsdale

Dawne is an operations leader overseeing facilities, technology, safety, and resources to support efficient, safe, and effective service delivery.

chief human resources officer
Sarah Ng

Sarah is a leader focused on employee engagement, mentorship, recognition programs, and strengthening organizational culture.

chief operating officer
Jennifer Thomas

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse leading innovative care initiatives, quality-of-life programs, and transitional housing solutions supporting resident wellbeing.

Chief financial officer
Lucy Kung

Lucy Kung is a CPA and finance leader driving financial stewardship, strategic growth, and organizational sustainability to support meaningful community impact.

Director of Community Services
Sue Kovich

Sue is a social services leader with 35 years’ experience fostering community inclusion, service excellence, and meaningful client outcomes.

Director of organizational development
Chris Thomson

Chris is a inclusive education leader dedicated to empowering individuals through learning, community participation, and personal growth

director of care
Becky Elkew

Becky is a long-serving care leader advancing quality resident supports, clinical excellence, and compassionate service since joining Excel in 2005.

director of Infrastructure & Capital Planning
Brian Monaghan

Brian is a professional in the field of Facility Maintenance and Engineering with a focus on capital planning, asset management, building infrastructure, systems, people, and resources.

Controller
Cindy Greenwood

Cindy is a CPA and an experienced finance leader who combines financial expertise, practical leadership and strong business acumen to support strategic growth.

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Excel Family Checklist
  • Wants to help others
  • Strives to enrich the lives of everyone you support
  • Is strong-willed and resilient
  • Has a large capacity for empathy
  • Communicates effectively and clearly