Our Team
Board of Directors
President - Ryan Munday
Ryan has a background in engineering having spent his career in project management, design, and product development. With his family, he has lived in Riverbend since 2013 and has volunteered in the Riverbend Community Association board of directors since 2016. Ryan has a passion for technology and community with the goal of retaining and recruiting for the RCA board by showing what a great organization it is and the benefits of giving back to your community.
Contact: ryan@riverbendcommunity.ca
Vice President Business Operations - Sarah Kangas
Sarah is passionate about driving change and enhancing operational efficiency. With a background in change management within the business world, she brings a wealth of experience in streamlining processes and leading transformative initiatives. Born and raised in Calgary, Sarah holds a Bachelor's in Economics from the University of Calgary and an MBA from Dalhousie University.
In her role as VP of Operations, Sarah is excited to apply her skills to give back to the community, helping to optimize systems, improve workflows, and support the organization's mission. Living in Riverbend since 2023, she is an avid lover of outdoor activities, enjoys snowboarding, gardening, and taking long walks in her free time.
Contact: sarahk@riverbendcommunity.ca
Secretary - Vacant
Director, Technology, Infrastructure, & Facilities - Zack Hartle
Zack was raised in Riverbend and moved back as an adult in 2017. He's hoping to use his experience and skills to give back to the community that gave him so much while growing up. Zack has a background in skilled trades which will help to ensure the facilities and infrastructure can serve the community for years to come. In his spare time he can be found spending time with his family, hiking, golfing, or tinkering in the garage.
Contact: zack@riverbendcommunity.ca
Treasurer - Daniel Wolfe
Daniel has recently moved to Riverbend in 2023 and enjoys being close to the river for the walking within the park and being in a great location to easily get around the city. Having a financial background, Daniel has worked at various financial institutions and now is a business partner in a Canadian clothing exporting business along with running his own estate planning advisory business. Daniel enjoys playing competitive league hockey and also brings past experience of being a directory on the board for the Eau Claire Community Association.
Contact: daniel@riverbendcommunity.ca
Community Projects and Partnerships - Vacant
Traffic, Safety and Crime Prevention - Vacant
Facility Projects - Ken Schultz
Ken moved to Riverbend in 1982 with his wife Elaine. They raised 3 children while Ken worked in the oil & gas industry as a cost estimator, commuting downtown by bicycle. Last October Ken transitioned into a second career as a licensed residential contractor, which gave him the flexibility to pursue some additional interests. Ken is hoping to use his construction administration and hands-on skills in his board responsibilities.
Contact: ken@riverbendcommunity.ca
Volunteer Resources - Vacant
Director at Large - Natalia Gonzalez
Natalia Gonzalez moved to Riverbend in 2017 with her husband and two children. Natalia is passionate about waste management and has her career in this field. She is enthusiastic about joining the RCA Board of Directors and was inspired to become a volunteer when studying for her citizenship. Natalia understands having the responsibility of helping others as a volunteer, and her family pushes her to be a better person every day.
Contact: natalia@riverbendcommunity.ca
Director at Large - Nichole Wyatt
Nichole has been a Riverbend resident since 2014. She loves spending time in the greenspaces and playgrounds of Riverbend with her daughter and husband. She works in licensing in the public sector enabling projects and people. People are always the best and most important part of anything. Nichole is thrilled to have this opportunity to contribute back to the community.
Contact: nichole@riverbendcommunity.ca
Community Beautification - Ilona Dorst
Ilona has been a resident of Riverbend since 2019. When she's not enjoying walks and bike rides around Carburn Park with her family, you can find her participating in programs like Volleyball and SLO pitch offered by the RCA.
In her professional life, Ilona serves the city of Calgary and surrounding communities in the real estate sector representing both buyers and sellers in her business. Additionally, she has been an advanced care paramedic for 22 years, showcasing her commitment to helping others.
Now that she has transitioned away from shift work, Ilona is excited to focus on giving back to her community. She plans to channel her passion for beautification into making Riverbend an even more vibrant and welcoming place for all residents and visitors.
Contact: ilona@riverbendcommunity.ca
Director at Large - Alina Cotovanu
Alina has been a resident of Riverbend since 2014. She is a strong believer in financial literacy and that there is no power for change greater than a community working together. In her spare time, she likes hiking, playing tennis, and reading.
Contact: alina@riverbendcommunity.ca
Communications - Vacant
Volunteer Team
- Softball League - Vacant