Our Team
Learn more about the leaders of Calgary's tourism sector.
Our team is a passionate group of individuals who love sharing our Blue Sky City with the world. Hospitality isn’t just something we talk about - it’s a way of life that we embody every day. We’re committed to the visitor economy and take great pride in working alongside our frontline and industry partners, who've earned us the reputation as the ultimate hosts.
Leadership team
Our leadership team is comprised of seasoned leaders with a wide range of knowledge and experience. Through our collective expertise, they are charting the pathway to our ambitious growth plans of doubling visitor spend from $3B to $6B by 2035.
Executive Office
Alisha Reynolds
President and Chief Executive Officer
Kay Martin
Executive Assistant
Christina Steed
Director of Operations and Chief of Staff
Policy, Research & Communications
Kelly Bowman
Senior Vice President, Policy, Research & Communications
Loren Lailey
Senior Director, Communications & Sustainability
Finance & Operations
Chad Kuechle
Chief Financial Officer
Strategy & Community Engagement
Shae Bird
Senior Vice President, Strategy & Community Engagement
Destination Experience & Services
Jeff Hessel
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Destination Development
Shelley Zucht-Shorter
Vice President, Destination Experience & Services
Marketing
Jeff Hessel
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Destination Development
Sam MacMillan
Director, Marketing
Sales
Carson Ackroyd
Senior Vice President, Sales
David Woodward
Executive Director, Meetings & Conventions Calgary
Reid Bilben
Executive Director, Sport, Culture & Major Events
International Markets
Marilyn Bell
Vice President, International Markets
People & Culture
Victoria Goldie
Director of People & Culture