Sean Vishnu has recently been elected to fill the role of President on the NBRA Board of  Directors. 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 teenage 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 President, 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.  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! 

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

Scott moved from a community called The Crossroads and has been in New Brighton for over 5 years. He loves that New Brighton is full of pathways, water bodies, birds, and many different types of people. You may see Scott on his deck, or walking throughout the community with his family.

He loves everything the Clubhouse provides and believes that just because New Brighton does not have lake access that the community is no better or worse for it. He enjoys that without lake access it allows the New Brighton Residents Association team to host events off-property in unique areas of Calgary. Scott is constantly impressed by the caliber of people who call New Brighton home, and in the last five years he has seen so many different sports events, concerts, tournaments, and of course the New Brighton Stampede Breakfast.

Scott and his family love skating in the winter, going to the splash park in the summer, and watching the changing leaves in the spring and fall. He has called the City of Calgary – Water Services home for the last 23 years. Scott has seen many neighbourhoods and is glad to have purchased here in the SE.

Dean Stuart has been a resident of New Brighton for the last 13 years where he lives with his wife Consuelo and two sons, Jack and Luke. Dean was born in Edmonton, raised in Red Deer, and moved to Calgary in 1992 to attend the University of Calgary. Dean was previously employed with Nova and the Alberta Stock Exchange before starting a career as a small and microcap company investor relations and consulting professional. Since 1999, Dean has worked with a variety of companies in sectors including oil and gas, mining, technology and agriculture. As a proud Albertan, he believes in the spirit of entrepreneurs and enjoys seeing small ideas grow to become a success. He also strongly believes in personal responsibility and appreciates any opinion that holds common sense values. Dean has worked with several boards for both public and private companies, and has working knowledge of financial statements, disclosure, compliance and marketing.  In his spare time, Dean enjoys golfing, playing guitar, independent media, and spending time with his family.

Paul James serves as a Resident Director with the New Brighton Residents Association, bringing a strong commitment to community, integrity, and forward‑thinking leadership. Originally from the United Kingdom, Paul emigrated to Canada in 2009 and made New Brighton his home in 2011. He lives here with his Calgary‑born wife and their three children, all of whom attend local schools and are active in the neighbourhood.

In his professional life, Paul works in a community‑safety role focused on supporting the wellbeing of residents and strengthening trust within the public. Guided by principles of honesty and accountability, he joined the board to give back to the community that welcomed his family and to help support its continued growth and progress.

Outside of his board work, Paul is a lifelong soccer player and proudly coaches a local youth team, fostering teamwork and confidence in young athletes. When he’s not on the pitch or volunteering, Paul enjoys spending time outdoors and making the most of the many parks, pathways, and facilities that New Brighton has to offer.

Michelle Macdonald is a new Resident Director with the NBRA and has been a proud member of the community since 2003. She and her husband moved into their home that year and have been there ever since, raising their daughter and son who grew up enjoying many of the neighbourhood highlights.  From playing at the water park and skating at the rink to sledding on the big hill by the pond.

Professionally, Michelle has spent over 25 years working as an IT sales representative. She also brings extensive volunteer experience, having volunteered with the Calgary Stampede for 13 years. After stepping away from the Stampede, Michelle began looking for a new way to give back and was excited to become involved with the NBRA.

In her free time, Michelle enjoys golfing and spending summers at the family trailer, where she loves kayaking and camping. She’s passionate about community involvement and looks forward to continuing to support and contribute to the neighbourhood she’s called home for over two decades.