She will be involved in organizing events and responding to request relating to professional development as it affects professional members, members-in-training and students.

Though based in Calgary, some of Ms. vanThiel’s duties and responsibilities will be of a province-wide nature.

In announcing the appointment, APEGGA Director of Professional Development Len Shrimpton, P.Eng., noted that Ms. vanThiel is expected to play an important role as the Association considers expanded professional development initiatives geared toward M.I.T.s and students.

Ms. vanThiel holds a BA and MBA, as well as a diploma in human resources management. She has worked in related capacities within the financial and educational sectors.To contact Mischelle vanThiel phone 403-262-7714 or e-mail mvanthiel@apegga.org.