Our Team
The EBA Board is a volunteer working board comprised of existing EBA members and small business owners. Elections are held annually at the AGM and nominations for new Board members are welcome.
Alexandria Favret | EXECUTIVE
Powerhouse Print | 780-455-9989
Alex started her entrepreneurial life as an event producer before selling her annual conference for bus
jessica derksen | president
Habitual Professional Development | 587-987-9017
Jessica Derksen is the founder of True To You Lifestyle and specializes in high performance…
jennifer steckly | VICE PRESIDENT
Eleion Group | 780-461-0052
Growing up in an entrepreneurial household, I learned to live and breathe business. From this upbringing….
Allan PUrves | treasurer
Preferred Client Services | 780-439-9457
Before joining PCS as the Chief Operating Officer, Allan Purves had built a robust career with years of experience as an entrepreneur….
Julie Geldart | Executive Director
Executive Director | 780-438-4722 | admin@yegba.com
Julie has been the Executive Director for the EBA for 10 years…
mckenna Gaetz | Board Member (membership)
Edward Jones | 780-430-3020
Originally from Leduc, Alberta, I have lived in the Edmonton area my entire life and will always...
Jeff Eschak - BOARD MEMBER(Knowledge)
Owner Blue Onyz | 780-996-1596
Jeff is an accountant but a non-traditional one. He has ownership in 3 business entities encompassing eight…
Brittini Hostyn | board member (COMMUNICATIONS)
Fox and Forth Inc. | 587-988-5165
Brittini Hostyn, at the helm of Fox and Forth Inc., is a seasoned marketing strategist with a passion for …
jordan jones | Board Member (events)
Shignanski Constructin Inc. | 780-570-5444
I currently hold the position of Sales & Estimator with Shignanski Construction. I am a carpenter by trade …
karla williams | board member (knowledge)
Mavrix Business Strategies| 780-965-1629
Karla Williams is a recent MBA graduate and seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of business ownership…
“Being a part of the Edmonton Business Association has been a great way to make real connections and develop lasting relationships with fellow business owners in our city.”