How the party works

Governance

The bylaws, policy, rules and financial reports that govern the United Conservative Party.

Annual General Meeting

2026 UCP AGM · Calgary · Nov. 27–29

Members vote on party business and elect the Board at the AGM.

Board of Directors

Danielle Smith
Leader
Danielle Smith
Stacey Vanderveen
Secretary
Stacey Vanderveen
Jack Redekop
Chief Financial Officer
Jack Redekop
VACANT
VP Policy & Governance
VACANT
Samantha Steinke
VP Communications
Samantha Steinke
Helen Holder
VP Fundraising
Helen Holder
Patrick Malkin
VP Membership
Patrick Malkin
Abigail Johnson
Edmonton Director
Abigail Johnson
Bobbi-Sue Menard
Edmonton Director
Bobbi-Sue Menard
Vicki Kozmak-Lefrense
Northern Alberta Director
Vicki Kozmak-Lefrense
Mark Hunt
Northern Alberta Director
Mark Hunt
Elbert van Hierden
Southern Alberta Director
Elbert van Hierden
Ed Vandenberg
Southern Alberta Director
Ed Vandenberg
Irma Roberts
Calgary Director
Irma Roberts
On a leave of absence
Brad LaForge
Calgary Director
Brad LaForge
Abigail Schimke
Central Alberta Director
Abigail Schimke
Albert Biel
Central Alberta Director
Albert Biel
Chantelle de Jonge
MLA
Chantelle de Jonge
Jennifer Johnson
MLA
Jennifer Johnson
Dustin van Vugt
Executive Director
Dustin van Vugt

Recognition

Strong and Free Award Winners

See the winners