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Board of Directors

Kara Westerlund

Vice President

Kara was elected as the RMA President in 2024, the RMA Vice President in 2017, and is currently a councillor with Brazeau County where she has served for eight years. Kara represents the RMA on several committees including the RMA/AUMA Joint Operating Committee, the Alert Civilian Advisory Committee, and as Vice-Chair of the Interim Alberta Police Advisory Board. Kara also serves as Chair of the RMA’s Resolutions Committee.

John Burrows

Director: District 3

Jason Schneider

Director: District 1

Amber Link

Director: District 2

Amber Link has deep roots in rural Alberta. She grew up on her family farm and ranch near Rockyford and, except for a few years of university to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree, she has lived in Wheatland County her whole life. She and her husband, Kevin, a paramedic moved to an acreage in Namaka in 2007 because they knew it was the best place to raise their five children.

The majority of Amber’s current work is in governance. As Reeve of Wheatland County, she is responsible for chairing Council meetings, media relations, acting as the spokesperson, and frequently representing Council at public events. She has experience in strategic planning, visioning, service capacity review, policy development and review, and human resource management (hiring, performance review, and contract negotiations).

Josh Bishop

Director: District 3

Karen Rosvold

Director: District 4

Kevin Wirsta

Director: District 5