Our Board & Team
Guiding Alberta’s Co-operative Future
The Alberta Community & Co-operative Association (ACCA) is led by a dedicated Board of Directors and team of professionals who are committed to strengthening Alberta’s co-op sector. Representing a diverse range of co-operatives, credit unions, agricultural associations, and community organizations, our leadership ensures ACCA remains a strong advocate and resource hub for Alberta’s co-operatives.
Board of Directors
Elected by our membership, ACCA’s Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping the direction of our association and the broader co-operative sector. Board members serve three-year terms and bring expertise from various industries, ensuring a well-rounded and strategic approach to supporting Alberta’s co-ops.
What Our Board Does:
Provides governance and strategic oversight for ACCA’s initiatives.
Advocates for co-operatives, ensuring their priorities are recognized.
Strengthens sector-wide collaboration and co-op development.
Steven Young, Chair
Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations
Vicki Zinyk, Vice Chair
ACE Energy
Carl Beniuk
North Parkland Power REA
Marvin Neumann
EQUS REA Ltd.
Terry Gunter
UFA Co-operative Limited
Candace Kline
North Central Co-op
Gael McLeod
Calgary Co-operative Association
Kirsten Holt,
Co-operators
Meet Our Team
Behind the scenes, our team is dedicated to ensuring Alberta’s co-operatives have the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to thrive. From member services and communications to education and advocacy, we work to support co-ops at every stage of their journey.
Corinne Remple
Executive Director
Born in the prairies, raised on the West Coast, and married to an Albertan, Corinne Remple bridges communities and perspectives by always seeking the "gold" in the people and moments she encounters. With deep roots in the nonprofit sector and experience as a business owner, transitioning to the co-op movement was a natural progression. Her passion for co-operatives, combined with a talent for advocacy and storytelling, has made her an enthusiastic champion of the movement. There is so much to share, and she is particularly passionate about the opportunities co-ops provide to empower people and transform economies.
Determination, creativity, and collaboration are central to Corinne's work. She focuses on opportunities to strengthen and promote the co-operative sector. This commitment shines through in her leadership and dedication to the co-operative model as a powerful tool for positive transformation.
Email Corinne at execdir@acca.coop
Naushad Velani
Finance Coordinator
Naushad was born and raised in India and immigrated to Canada in the summer of 2013. At the age of eight, he was sent to a boarding school, where he learned values of teamwork, integrity, and how to help others. Naushad grew up in a housing co-operative society, which is where he was introduced to membership-based living and financial services. Before coming to the ACCA Naushad worked for the Northern Alberta Co-operative Housing Association and its subsidiary Casa Housing Services, which focused on providing affordable property management services to housing co-operatives in Edmonton. Outside of work Naushad volunteers for the Aga Khan Foundation of Canada and is pursuing his dream of becoming a CPA.
Email Naushad at finance@acca.coop
Join Us—Your Voice Matters
Co-operatives succeed when their members take an active role in shaping their future. If you’re passionate about strengthening Alberta’s co-op sector, consider getting involved—whether through membership, board service, or partnership opportunities.