Ryan Ardron, President B.Com.(Hons.), B.Sc., CFP

Ryan is the President of M3 Financial Group, a tax-focused financial planning and wealth management firm that serves clients in Alberta and BC. Ryan graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor’s degree in both Commerce(Honours) and Environmental Science. Upon graduation, he took a position within Royal Bank and established acumen for business and not-for-profit banking across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.With a passion for enterprise and the lifelong desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others, Ryan moved into a financial consulting role with Manulife Bank and ultimately started up his own financial planning and wealth management firm in Calgary. Today, he manages in excess of 600 accounts and is determined to ensure his clients reach their financial dreams. Involved with such groups as Junior Chamber International, Meals on Wheels, The Animal Rescue Foundation, the Werklund Foundation and Art à la Carte, Ryan is committed to fulfilling his role as a responsible citizen and believes in giving something back to the communities in which he lives and works. Ryan and his wife, Linda, have two children. He is an avid adventurer and enjoys the great outdoors.

Pam Crosby, Director MA – Leadership & Organizational Development

Pam has been involved in the voluntary sector both as a paid and volunteer professional since 1988. She has volunteered and worked in areas of health, mental health, international development, adult education, affordable housing, recreation and social services. Pam has served on a cadre of organizational boards, most recently completing her term as president of the Board of Directors for the Alberta NWT Division of the Canadian Cancer Society. She has also served as a director for the national board of the Canadian Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute of Canada where she has earned numerous awards for her leadership including Honourary Life Membership and the Dr. John McEachern Award.. Pam sits as a ministerial appointment on the Calgary Community Regional Board of Persons with Developmental Disabilities. As a life long learner she has studied with Dr. John Carver, been awarded a National Fellowship from the Voluntary Sector Initiative and completing a Master of Arts program in Leadership and Organizational Development. Currently Pam is president of her own consulting firm, Capacity Consulting, where she continues to work with voluntary organizations across Canada and the Alberta Government.

R. Gordon Cormie, Corporate Records Secretary BA – Economics, LL.B

After being admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1973, Gord practiced in Calgary with several prestigious law firms before becoming a partner at Scott Hall LLP. Gord’s experience in the area of corporate/commercial and oil and gas (resource and energy) law has allowed him the opportunity to work on many types of transactions. These include sale, purchase or exchange of resource and energy related assets through either asset or share transactions. Although his main focus is the Province of Alberta, Gord has advised on transactions on behalf of clients involved in the United States, Europe and the Far East. Gord has acted as a director and officer of a number of public companies, as well as private companies, most of which are active in the resource-energy sector, to assist in developing corporate plans, such as public share offerings. He has provided legal counsel to Art à la Carte since its inception.

Patti Dibski, Vice President BA, MBA

With a long-time passion for art, Patti Dibski spent several years building a successful career in marketing before buying Gibson Fine Art from its founder, Norma Gibson. Gibson Fine Art now operates both a retail gallery and corporate art consulting firm making the process of acquiring original art fun and accessible. Patti holds a Masters of Business Administration and a BA from the University of Victoria. She is currently a director for Calgary Arts Development Authority and the vice-president of Art à la Carte. Patti is married to management consultant, Bill Overand, and the proud mother of two very active boys.

John Amonson, Treasurer B.Com. MBA, RFP, TEP

Combining a strong academic background with over twenty five years of financial planning experience, John and his associates are uniquely qualified to serve their clients in all areas of Investment, Estate and Trust Planning (both domestic and internationally). John attended the University of Alberta where he received a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1980. In 1986 he obtained his Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Calgary. He supplemented his university education by completing the Chartered Financial Planner designation in 1990, the Registered Financial Planner designation in 1997, and his Trust and Estate Practitioner designation in 2004. John has served on the Board of Directors of the Southern Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Association of Financial Planners and the Board of Directors of the Calgary Estate Planning Council. In addition to his leadership role with Art à la Carte, John volunteers as a mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, sits on the board of Dentistry for All and served as past president for the Weaselhead Preservation Society.

Ann Corbett, Director BA – Economics

Ann is VP of Sales for North America for DeFeet International, Inc., a manufacturer of high quality performance sportswear for cyclists, runners, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts. Ann has worked with DeFeet for the last ten years and took over as head of the sales group in 2009. Passionate about cycling, running and skiing herself, she has combined her love of sport with a dynamic career in the athletics industry. Ann has Bachelors Degree in Economics from McGill University and studied writing in a Master's program at DePaul University in Chicago. Her career began in the financial services sector but quickly shifted to a number of entrepreneurial pursuits. In addition to full-time work with DeFeet, Ann is currently owner of an importing business based in Vancouver, BC. In addition to her involvement with Art à la Carte, Ann has recently been on the board of the University of Calgary Swim Club and was part of the Cancervive team in 2007 – a distinguished group of cyclists that rode from Calgary to Texas in support of those living with Cancer.

Debbie Baylin, Executive Director BA – Education

Debbie is a dedicated humanitarian with a life-long commitment to helping others. She began her professional career as an elementary teacher where she encouraged young children to experience the world with wonder. During her years as a stay-at-home Mom, she co-created and taught innovative programming in self esteem to troubled youth. Debbie is a founding member of Temple B’Nai Tikvah, Calgary’s first reform synagogue, where she has served on the board of trustees, as school principal, and initiated programming. With more than 35 years in the voluntary sector, Debbie has served as a peer support visitor, motivational speaker, group facilitator, lecture series coordinator and moderator for the Canadian Cancer Society, trained in both pastoral and palliative care, and sat on the Foothills Hospital Volunteer Association Board. In 1994, Debbie founded Art à la Carte. What began as a gesture of compassion has since evolved into an essential complement to patient care. Debbie has been honoured for her volunteer service to the community including: Jewish Family Service “Healing the World” award, Global TV “Woman of Vision”, Celebration Canada Individual Award of Merit, and the Canadian Cancer Society Certificate of Merit & Caduceus. Debbie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and K-12 teaching certificate from Connecticut College. She has just completed an intensive multi-disciplinary program in non-profit leadership for new executives.

Rebecca Catudal, Contract Bookkeeper

Rebecca brings more than twenty years of experience to her role as contract bookkeeper for Art à la Carte. She spent ten years as the Finance Manager for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Calgary & Area (BBBS) which served as a foundation for her expertise in non-profit accounting. Her skills in this area have been invaluable to Art à la Carte during the recent formalization of its operational structures and procedures. Rebecca began to explore her passion for bookkeeping at the Learning Academy in Calgary where she pursued beginners, intermediate and advanced levels of training. She then continued her studies at Adia College where she obtained her Computerized Accounting Certificate. Rebecca is highly skilled at preparing spreadsheets. She is a natural teacher and shares her love for accounting readily. Her patient guidance has greatly enabled both the creation and management of efficient data tracking documents for Art à la Carte. Rebecca is currently self-employed and accepting new bookkeeping clients. In addition to her current association with Simply Accounting’s Business Partner Program, she plans to expand her credentials to include the Canadian Bookkeepers Association, Better Business Bureau, and local Chamber of Commerce. Rebecca is married to Dale Catudal, lives in rural Alberta and is the mother of two grown children.