Vermilion River Branch
Message from the Chair
Welcome to the Vermilion River Branch (VRB) page. Our branch's operations are based in Alberta's border city, Lloydminster.
The VRB offers services and outreach on a volunteer basis to APEGA members and others in the city and surrounding communities.
Our volunteer members are always excited to get involved in our community and our profession. This involvement includes organizing networking and professional development events, participating in science Olympics at local schools, and fostering university enrolment in engineering and geoscience programs.
Enhancing your membership experience requires interaction and feedback. We welcome you to share your ideas via email or in person by attending one of our regularly occurring branch meetings.
If you are interested in learning more about the VRB and how you can get involved, please contact us.
Branch Executive
The Branch Executives are members elected at the Annual General Meeting of each branch. They are governed by the Branch manual.
The following APEGA members are volunteering their time to be this year's Branch Executives.
| Chair | Kyle Issel, P.Eng. |
| Vice-Chair | Dustin Wiltermuth, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) |
| Treasurer | Karl Jory, P.Eng. |
| Past-Chair | Tim Fundytus, P.Eng., FEC |
| Secretary | Justin McCrea, P.Eng. |
| Members-at-Large | Amro Alansari, P.Eng., PMP Chris Ketchum, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) Keegan Lane, E.I.T. Dabir Naqvi, P.Eng |
Get Connected
Connect with Your Branch
Join the Vermilion River Branch's Facebook group to keep in touch with fellow professionals and find out what's new in your region.
See the Vermilion River Branch events that have been coordinated by branch volunteers.
See APEGA's online events, open to Members everywhere.
Email [email protected] to contact the volunteers who manage the Branch. APEGA does not monitor this email account.
In addition to the executive, the Branch is supported by three APEGA staff members:
- Director, Outreach and Product Services
- Membership Manager
- Amanda Hansen, Northern Alberta Branch Coordinator, who can be reached at [email protected]
Connect with APEGA
Visit APEGA's events calendar to view branch events, professional development seminars, legislative review sessions, and more.
Read APEGA's news page, which includes Branch stories and other items of interest.
Contact APEGA directly with questions about your application or membership.
Branch Statistics
As of October 2021, the Vermilion River Branch has:
- 15 Permit Holders
- 15 Engineering Permit Holders
- 252 Members
- 199 Professional Members (15% Female)*
- 196 Professional Engineers
- 3 Professional Geoscientists
- 53 Members-in-Training (8% Female)*
- 48 Engineers-in-Training
- 5 Geoscientists-in-Training
- 199 Professional Members (15% Female)*
*APEGA aims to achieve 30% female professionals by 2030. Learn more about the 30 by 30 Initiative.
Communities
The following communities are part of the Vermilion River Branch: