Our Fearless Board of Directors
A big thanks to our Board Members for their incredible leadership, as well as the members of our Board Committees: Artist Relations, Community and Resource Development, Finance, Volunteer Relations, Legal, and Policy.
Paul Basahti , President
Entrust
Fringing since: 1987
How do you live large during Festival? By entering a world of unique stories and characters with mini-donuts, Fringe dogs, and the Fringe patios!
Michelle Coleman , Treasurer
MNP
Fringing Since: 2009
How do you live large during Festival? By taking the opportunity to lose myself in the experience and when possible become part of the story. Leave life behind for a few days and enjoy the journey.
Shivani Naidu-Barrett , Secretary
Alberta Justice
Fringing since: 1995
How do you live large during Festival? By taking time off work, getting the Fringe program, talking to people in line about their favourite shows, and catching as many recommendations as possible.
Chris Bain
BioWare ULC
Fringing since: 1995
How do you live large during Festival? Trying to see at least one show that I know nothing about. I want to go into it with no preconceptions and try to experience the journey the writers and performers have in store for us. Then the patio, of course!
Ashley Dryburgh
Fringing since: 1998
How do you live large during festival? A freshly poured pint of Grasshopper, a hot and crispy green onion cake, and a sunny spot in the North Big Rock Beer Tent listening to artists talk about their shows.
Kevin Fitzgerald
MacEwan University
Fringing since: 1983
How do you live large during Festival? My friends and family hold our own version of “Fringe Academy Awards” after every Festival. We host a big party to pick winners in the various categories and it’s always full of heated debate. It’s become a great annual tradition.
Laurie Kellough
ATB
Fringing since: 1994
How do you live large during Festival? By completely immersing myself in it. I’m incredibly grateful to work for a company that supports a flexible work environment so that I can go morning, afternoon and night!
Rachel Kucharski
Deloitte
Fringing since: 1997
How do you live large during Festival? By taking in a show, enjoying a street performer at the Maclab Wine Tent, then off to another show!
Brian Lakey
TELUS
Fringing since: 1992
How do you live large during Festival? Catch a show, the hit the Maclab Wine Tent and enjoy some good conversation and food with friends.
Neil Matheson
Thompson Construction Group
Details coming soon!
Krista Nelson-Marciano
APEGA
Fringing since: the early 1990’s
How do you live large during Festival? By walking around and soaking up the ambiance and energy, and by taking advice from the pros on what shows to see.
Carlie Persson
PwC Canada
Fringing since: 1995
How do you live large during Festival? By taking in the whole experience. Indoor shows, street performers, Fringe patios, and oh yeah – don’t forget the food vendors, especially those mini donuts!
James Song
Prowse, Chowne LLP
Fringing Since: 1984
How do you live large during the Festival? Casual reunions with friends I have not seen for years, and three generations of family all united by their love of Fringe!
Jesse Yuen
ATB
Details coming soon!