Photo of Al Kemmere /Olds College of Agriculture and Technology website.
Olds College of Agriculture and Technology has appointed Al Kemmere as the Chair of the Olds College Board of Governors by the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Advanced Education.
Kemmere, appointed as a public member of the Board in March 2023 and Interim Chair in February 2024, brings extensive experience and expertise in the agri-food sector, public service, governance, and educational leadership to the institution.
Community engagement is a top priority for Kemmere, and through his role as Board Chair he will continue to forge and strengthen relationships between the College, community members, local organizations, and governments.
“Together, the Board and our dedicated leadership team are committed to a prosperous future for Olds College,” he said. “I am confident that together we can drive innovation and ensure student success both during their Olds College experience and as they move into their career paths."
Photo of Al Kemmere/Olds College of Agriculture and Technology website.
Kemmere has decades of public service that includes roles as councillor, reeve for Mountain View County, president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and board positions with the Alberta Holstein Association, Alberta Milk, the Olds Co-op, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
He also served on the steering committee that established the Community Learning Campus at Olds College.
“Al is committed to a collaborative working approach that includes the Board, leadership team, staff, faculty, and students. His strong background in local governance and decision-making continues to strengthen Olds College as a hub for education, innovation, and applied research — emphasizing our commitment to excellence,” said Debbie Thompson, Interim President, Olds College. “We have an incredible team of faculty and staff who engage in amazing work to support our students and the industries we serve, and the Board provides critical leadership and governance to all of us at the College. Collectively, we have the experience, expertise, and creativity to navigate an exciting future for Olds College.”
For the past year as Interim Chair, Kemmere has focused on being on campus and building strong connections between the Board, College community, and the Olds community.
He regularly attends events, meetings, and announcements on campus, and expresses deep optimism for the work that the Board and College do together to ensure the sustainability of Olds College into the future.
**With information provided by Olds College
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