Vicki Zinyk Elected as Board Chair

At the Annual General Meeting held May 28, 2021 delegates unanimously elected Vicki Zinyk to the position of Board Chair with the Alberta Community & Co-operative Association (ACCA) for a three-year term. She succeeds Randy Taylor, who stepped down after twelve years. 

 More About Vicki

Vicki currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Alberta Cooperative Energy (ACE) and General Manager of the North Parkland Power Co-op. Previously, Vicki worked for NOVA, ENMAX, and Thorhild County, contributing to projects that advanced the public good like the development of Alberta’s first wind farm in 1993 and Calgary Transit’s “Ride the Wind” initiative. She is a well-known advocate for the co-operative model, and a recognized leader in the field.

 ED welcomes Vicki

“We are delighted to welcome Vicki Zinyk as the new ACCA Board Chair” says Paul Cabaj, Executive Director of the ACCA. “Our elected board of directors represent co-operatives, credit unions, agricultural associations and other like-minded organizations. As Board Chair, Vicki will use her considerable experience and expertise to chart a course for the ACCA, so we can continue our important work in serving member institutions and advocating for a strong co-operative sector in Alberta.”