Meet Our Board
APHAA’s Board is responsible for the governance of the Association, setting the strategic direction, and contracting the services to support members. For more information on the Executive please see our Association Bylaws.
Our Board
Kristen Chambers APHAA President
Kristen is the CAO of The Evergreens Foundation, a non-profit housing management body that has been providing affordable housing options to seniors, individuals and families for over fifty years. With its head office in Hinton, The Evergreens Foundation provides support to the surrounding communities of Hinton, Edson, Jasper, Grande Cache, and Evansburg.
Stacey Stilling Vice-President
Stacey is the Chief Administrative Officer for Mountain View Seniors’ Housing (MVSH) which has been providing services to seniors, families and individuals for over 6 decades. MVSH provides housing options to over 500 people within the central Alberta region. Stacey has been in the seniors housing and care industry for over 20 years and is passionate to ensure residents have the supports they need to live active, healthy lives.
Jillanne Bowler-Veltman Treasurer
Jillanne is the Director of Business Administration and Human Resources at Right at Home Housing Society. The Society provides a positive alternative for Edmontonians currently without a home, living in substandard accommodation, or spending a disproportionate amount of their income on housing. Right at Home offers a range of supportive services for its residents, including work placement opportunities to develop various skill sets.
Tammy Menssa Director at Large
With over 14 years of experience in seniors and community housing, Tammy Menssa currently serves as Executive Director of the North Peace Housing Foundation, leading with a focus on operational excellence and compassionate service delivery. Holding a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, she is passionate about creating sustainable, community-focused housing solutions that promote stability and well-being.
Lisa Murray Director at Large
Lisa Murray has dedicated her career to leadership, service, and supporting communities. After beginning her career in her family's business and later working in home staging, she pursued Recreation Therapy with a passion for enriching the lives of seniors. She joined ESG Housing as Housing Manager and, over the past five years, has helped guide the organization's significant growth. Now serving as Executive Director, Lisa is focused on innovation, sustainability, and ensuring quality housing and support for seniors well into the future.
David Paré Director at Large
David Paré is the Director of Operations at Heartland Housing Foundation, bringing more than 30 years of leadership and operational experience. He has supported the opening of major affordable housing and seniors’ lodge developments and is a certified Outward Performance facilitator through the Arbinger Institute. As an APHAA Member at Large, David brings a practical focus on operational excellence, team development, continuous improvement, and collaboration across Alberta’s affordable housing sector.
Olivia Chubey Director at Large
Olivia Chubey is the Chief Operations Officer & Executive Vice President of Service Innovation at Silvera, has more than 26 years of leadership experience in seniors housing, continuing care, and human services. She leads Silvera's Age in Place strategy, supporting more than 2,400 older adults through innovative housing solutions and strong community partnerships.
Tyler Batdorf Director at Large
Tyler Batdorf is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Barrhead & District Social Housing Association and brings 16 years of experience in the housing sector. Having advanced from facilities management into executive leadership, he offers expertise in housing operations, asset management, and organizational leadership. Tyler is passionate about collaboration, continuous improvement, and strengthening Alberta's social and affordable housing sector through people-focused leadership.
Lauren Ingalls Director at Large
Lauren Ingalls has worked in the seniors and social housing sector since 1993, serving as Executive Director with multiple agencies and overseeing a wide range of housing programs across Alberta. With a background in economic development and a Bachelor of Commerce, she remains active in the field through leadership roles, committee work, and presentations on governance and sector development.
Our Team
Time to meet the APHAA Team – the administrators behind the association.
Janice Kotowich Executive Director
Janice serves as the Executive Director of APHAA. She is responsible for the overall oversight and strategic direction of the Association and leads all education initiatives, including the planning, development, and delivery of APHAA's educational programs.
Cindy Panek Business Manager
Cindy serves as the Business Manager for APHAA. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association, including conference planning and coordination, membership administration, communications, and bookkeeping, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of APHAA's programs and services.
Our Mission
To achieve excellence in publicly funded housing administration through:
Education, Information Sharing, Collaboration with Stakeholders, and Networking.
Objective 1
To promote the development, education, and support of all administrators involved in public housing and not for profit housing agencies.
Objective 2
To support members to influence the development and support of Alberta’s public/not for profit housing offerings through the coordinated efforts of its membership, and through strategic relations with key stakeholders involved in Alberta’s housing sector.
Objective 3
To facilitate communication and the sharing of ideas and concerns of the membership.