Kelly Garcea has lived in New Brighton for over ten years. In her professional life, she works for a real estate developer that brings new communities to life.  She is very passionate about what a community can offer to its residents and joining the New Brighton Residents Association has allowed her to help do this in her personal life, as well!  Since joining the NBRA several years ago her family has expanded by two children, which brings new meaning to the RA and community for her.  Kelly looks forward to the time when they can enjoy all of the programs the RA offers.  She has always been an active participant in RA events herself and is now excited to share these experiences with her young children. Kelly’s family likes to spend a lot of time outdoors, exploring the community parks and pathways and meeting up with friends.  Kelly is grateful for the opportunity to serve as a member of the NBRA Board of Directors!

“I have a passion for building strong community sense!” – Kelly

Cameron joined the Residents Association board as a Director in September 2019.  Originally from Medicine Hat, Cameron moved to Calgary to continue his education at the University of Calgary (U of C), where he pursued a major in computer science and a minor in management.  Cameron and his wife Marni moved to New Brighton in 2012 from north Calgary. For his family, New Brighton has been a perfect neighbourhood to raise their young daughter. Between the excellent amenities and attending numerous events, the family is very active within New Brighton.  After spending his days on technical project management at his IT & software company, he spends his spare time enjoying the outdoors, triathlons, mountain biking, skiing and playground slides are the highlights.  Cameron has previously sat as the Vice-President of the U of C's CPSC Alumni Association. His focus on the NBRA will be for the community to stay current with events and bring new ideas into action. Cameron looks forward to serving the community and welcomes anyone to reach out with their ideas and questions.

"I have a passion for utilizing technology to improve people's lives." - Cameron

Vikram Narayanan joined the NBRA Board of Directors in October 2020 and assumed the role of treasurer in October 2021.  He was born and raised in India and immigrated to Canada in 2010, with Calgary being his home since 2011. Vikram completed his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and has been working in the field of Business Intelligence (IT) since 2007 with people from different demographics and backgrounds. He is an avid reader, loves gardening and keeps himself updated with current affairs and technology!  Vikram is also into philately, numismatics, portrait photography and playing the violin. He is passionate about giving back to the community and so has volunteered for various organizations such as Calgary Horticultural Society, Canadian Cancer Society and Shaw Charity Classic, to name a few. He is also currently volunteering as a Treasurer for one of the renowned athletic clubs in Calgary. Vikram is excited to bring his expertise and skills to the table and be part of the Board!

Karen Shopland is the Secretary on the New Brighton RA Board, and is honoured to have served on this board since 2015. She has lived in New Brighton since 2014 and believes that this is the best place to call home.  New Brighton is a wonderful community for her family; they especially enjoy the New Brighton Club amenities, events, and programs. Karen has spent most of her career working with various communities throughout Calgary. Working with Residents Associations for over 15 years, Karen brings a wealth of experience to the Board of Directors. She has been involved with the planning, management, and establishment of several Residents and Homeowners Associations. Karen also brings a passion for community, customer experience, and recreational/social programming to the Board.   Karen enjoys getting out and exploring in the mountains (especially skiing). 

“I am passionate about community and providing recreational opportunities.” – Karen

Sean Vishnu is currently mentoring the Treasurer of the NBRA Board of  Directors, having held this role for the past eight years. Sean grew up in Toronto and moved to Alberta in 2010 where he has come to enjoy living with his family of four with two teenaged boys. Sean had the opportunity to live and work in both Trinidad and Tobago in the banking industry and Japan in the field of teaching. His broad experience brings great insight to the board and the community. He currently works for Kumon Canada where he combines his business skills along with his strong belief in the value of education. He has actively volunteered on school boards and the New Brighton Community Association. He truly appreciates this beautiful community and is always happy to help when needed. As Treasurer, Sean upholds strong values of transparency and fiscal responsibility and is always looking for ways to ensure efficiencies, savings, and capitalizing on opportunities. Sean has worked with the New Brighton staff, auditors, and the board to ensure the New Brighton Residents Association meets or exceeds its financial responsibilities.

“I love the beautiful scenery of Alberta, and the warmth and friendliness of the Calgarians!” – Sean

Kris Chappell is a New Brighton Resident Director with the Board of Directors. This is Kris’ first year that he has been appointed in the role and is excited and honoured for this opportunity. Kris is a born and raised Calgarian, recently making the community of New Brighton home, as of May 2021.
Working in the financial sector for the past ten years allows Kris to bring a plethora of experience in profit and loss, cash flow projections, business acumen and financial budgeting. Working closely with the community of New Brighton and the surrounding area, he has been blessed to have the ability of assisting fellow community members with the ability to realize their financial goals and dreams.
During his downtime you will often see him along with his son and wife, making the most out of all the beautiful pathways and green space, taking their two dogs Sasha and Lupin out for a walk.
Representing you as a Resident Director, rest assured that Kris is passionate and committed to making New Brighton the best community that it can be. “New Brighton is a quiet, cozy and beautiful community, it’s easy to generate a sense of belonging”.

Sharleen Connelly moved into the community of New Brighton in June of 2020, after spending many years living in different communities in South Calgary.  She currently works as a Client Success Manager for a Calgary based company that is global and growing.  With a great passion for the community, Sharleen is an active volunteer on the Stampede Promotion Committee for over 25 years.  Sharleen has also volunteered with a variety of other organizations over the years, as she feels strongly about the importance of giving back to the community.  Sharleen is happy to call New Brighton home! 

Sylvester Freeman is an effective and dynamic hospitality professional who has been contributing to hospitality experiences for quite some time.   From an early beginning in the restaurant industry to an easy transition to hotels his passion for delivering great experiences has never waned and has helped multiple companies through rapid and continuous growth.  From the back of the house, he transitioned to the front of the house to manage several restaurants in Eastern Canada while completing studies in Hospitality Management at Institut de Tourisme et d’Hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) before moving west to Calgary.   From sales and business development to operations with stints in the garment industry and call center operations, Sylvester has achieved outstanding personal and team results.

With a proven record of getting the job done during the challenging opening period Sylvester has opened several hotels in the Calgary area. With his commitment to be a leader in the industry, Sylvester has helped properties achieve market share and ADR growth. Properties have been recognized through the Hotel Association of Canada’s Canada Select Good Housekeeping Awards program. Top rankings on user-based review sites such as TripAdvisor, Booking.com and Expedia reflect his commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences.

Sylvester’s success formula for excellence in execution involves a mixture of execution (do it), position (stick to it) and approach (plan it) has helped him to achieve the desired results throughout his career.

Haley Kroetsch joined the New Brighton Residents Association in 2021 as a Resident Director. She has lived in New Brighton since 2015.

Haley has worked for Imperial Oil in a variety of roles since completing her Bachelor of Commerce in 2009. Her experience at Imperial includes procurement contract management, audit and controls advisory, and most recently in the natural gas trading group. Her time at Imperial has taken her across Canada and the US, including a brief assignment in Africa. It was on a domestic rotation with ExxonMobil in Newfoundland in 2014 where Haley earned her MBA from Memorial University.  Her education and experience with Imperial has taught her the importance of disciplined cash management and risk management controls. As a Resident Director, you can trust her to share this knowledge with the NBRA and other board members to meet the needs of the community. Haley’s previous board experience includes supporting the Board Audit Committee for WeConnect International. She currently serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Imperial Social Club.

Haley met her husband Kyle through a charity poker tournament at work. The pair welcomed a baby girl in 2020. When not running after a toddler, you might find Haley and her family out for a walk around the pond. Haley and Kyle look forward to growing their family “full house” in the years to come in New Brighton.