OUR TEAM
We are a dynamic team led by many of the industry’s most experienced and respected professionals.
We believe in authenticity, collaboration, and innovation as core elements of the projects we work on. Our team embraces and upholds a culture of inclusion and respect, and leads with professionalism and approachability. We find meaning in the relationships we build in our community and take pride in all we’ve achieved together.
Kathy Oberg
President
BEDes, MEDes, RPP, MCIP
Kathy is B&A's principal, responsible for the management of the overall firm and growth of our team. Kathy has led the organization through years of growth and development of our firm’s capacity and skillsets. Her experience stems from a strong academic background and work in a range of industries. Kathy’s impressive list of professional experience in master planning and application approvals spans the Calgary Region and throughout Alberta. With experience in urban planning, subdivision, and sustainable community design, Kathy is well versed in all facets of planning. Kathy is regularly involved and contributes to industry organizations such as BILD Alberta and the Alberta Real Estate Forum.
Pamela MacInnis
Managing Partner
RPP, MCIP
Pam brings a combined skillset, education and technical background to B&A, offering an integrated understanding of development to her projects. Pam's main area of focus is project coordination processes for community scaled Area Structure Plans, Neighbourhood Plans, Outline Plans and Land Use Redesignation applications throughout the Calgary Region. Many of Pam's projects have involved navigating an approval through new municipal processes. These projects can be challenging as both the client and municipal approving authorities often cannot visualize the project deliverables. Pam attributes her successful approval history to an understanding of client and municipal needs and finding a way to win/win solutions. Pam's communication and collaborative style has facilitated positive and trusted working relationships with her clients and municipal approving bodies.
Nathan Petherick
Partner
BA, MA, RPP, MCIP
Nathan is an adaptive and innovative planner with over 20 years' experience working in multiple industries to devise project strategies and customized planning solutions. Nathan’s expertise focuses on advisory services, asset management initiatives, strategic planning endeavors, urban and rural development planning, customized program development and specialized planning investigations. His client work has ranged from leading comprehensive growth studies, municipal development plans, sector plans and area structure plans with municipalities to advancing outline plans, land use and subdivision and development approvals. He has also led advocacy and approval initiatives for the aggregate sector and the development of customized land use and development monitoring programs, and specialized planning investigations for the energy sector. Nathan is passionate about planning and is committed to fostering innovation to develop customized solutions and approaches to complex planning challenges.
Ken Venner
Partner
BA, RPP, MCIP
Ken is a versatile land use planner with over 25 years’ experience working in urban and rural municipalities across the Province of Alberta. He’s an award-winning “regional thinker” with a strategic lens focused on achieving triple bottom line outcomes for his municipal and developer clients. Ken understands the importance of striking a practical balance between municipal policies and market demands to establish and implement creative, multi-disciplinary solutions. He deploys a creative, energetic and business-oriented approach to his projects with the goal of connecting opposing stakeholder perspectives with plans that guide development projects to successful outcomes. Benefiting from both private and public sector experience, he has successfully managed a wide variety of statutory and non-statutory planning processes for residential, recreational, commercial, office and industrial development opportunities. Ken enjoys positive business relationships with administrations and Councils from many municipalities across the Province and understands and appreciates their strategic priorities.
Brian Murray
Partner
H.BA, RPP, MCIP
Brian’s expertise ranges across several sectors and geographic regions across Canada. His expansive project list includes downtown and mature area policy and land use planning, transit-oriented development, commercial and industrial planning, master planning, and community engagement. In addition to his expertise in projects ranging from minor land-use amendments to highly complex infill projects, Brian supports B&A through comprehensive strategic planning, shaping community dialogue around vibrant, livable communities. Leading B&A's Edmonton office, Brian's experience is a key component of his in-depth knowledge of a variety of jurisdictions with a focus on Edmonton, AB.
Geoff Dyer
Partner, Urban Design Lead
MEDes. (Urban Design), CNUa
An accomplished urban designer, Geoff Dyer joined B&A as strategic design lead in 2018 after serving five years as the Director of Design and CEO for the Downtown Development Authority in Lafayette, Louisiana. He was previously the Principal and Director of Design for Placemakers LLC, and the Owner and Principal of Placemakers Canada Inc. where he ran a successful Alberta-based urban design firm focused exclusively on the design and implementation of walkable, mixed-use urbanism. Spanning a decade, he completed over 100 projects in 18 U.S. States and four Canadian Provinces, earning him two Charter Awards and a place on the 2008 Charter Award Jury chaired by Andrés Duany and eventually serving as Jury Chair himself in both 2020 and 2021. Geoff is a regular educator, lecturer, and writer on sustainable urbanism, urban design, and alternative land use regulations and development standards.
Chris Andrew
Partner
B.Mgt, M.Pl., RPP, MCIP
With over ten years of experience, Chris has a proven track record of successfully delivering complex planning projects across Canada. He has developed his in-depth planning knowledge while working on diverse and complex projects ranging from transit-oriented redevelopment, to growth management and employment land planning, and outline/neighbourhood plan development.
Steve Morris
Partner
MBA, BCom, NMPD
Steve is an innovative and visionary leader with over fifteen years of experience in driving business growth. He excels in managing B&A's day-to-day operations, including human resources, IT, and administrative functions, ensuring a healthy and thriving organization. Steve knows the industry and business inside and out, having been deeply involved with project delivery and management for many years. With an MBA, a marketing degree, and a design diploma, he combines his diverse knowledge to develop and implement strategies that align with B&A's goals while identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
Grant Mihalcheon
Associate
Grant has thirty years of diverse experience from development permits to land use applications. He excels in navigating municipal land use negotiations across western Canada, recognizing the need for strong relationships with administrators. Grant is primarily involved in the processing and project management of residential, commercial, and industrial projects across various regions.
Marissa Koop
Associate
Marissa is an Environmental Planner of twenty years who skillfully navigates between policy, sustainability, and the conservation of natural resources. Combining her profound understanding of planning, approval, and design processes, she offers her clients strategic and analytical assessments on diverse projects. Her dedicated volunteer work with industry and academia ensures her approaches remain relevant and innovative.
Patrick Wetter
Associate
Beginning his planning journey in 2003, Patrick stands out for his versatility and commitment, supporting clients through expertise in policy plans and development permits. His diverse educational background drives his devotion to creating sustainable communities. Patrick's extensive experience spans project management, urban design, public engagement, and financial analysis across all levels of planning.
Martha McClary
Associate
With over a dozen years of experience, Martha has led many successful engagement strategies, catering to diverse sectors. Specializing in stakeholder engagement, she embodies a grassroots approach, emphasizing respect for all communities. Renowned as a relationship builder, Martha adeptly translates stakeholder views into impactful project results while balancing organizational representation with diverse stakeholder needs.
Adam Mattinson
Associate
Adam is a seasoned urban planner and land economist based in Vancouver with over eight years of experience in growth management, planning, and economic development across Canada. Leading B&A's Vancouver office, he aids clients in understanding growth opportunities by blending data analysis with community consultation, ensuring informed decisions at both local and macro levels.
Sara Sherman
Associate
Sara is a professional planner, city builder, and placemaker with experience in both the public and private sectors. Her current portfolio includes multiple Direct Control rezoning applications for mixed-use and residential land uses; land development applications for greenfield communities; policy development, including tourism development; and public engagement in the Edmonton metropolitan region.
Laura Young
Associate Urban Designer & Design Studio Coordinator
Laura is an award-winning, creative, and personable urban designer with significant experience in delivering innovative, sustainable projects within sensitive contexts. She has worked on a range of internationally acclaimed projects of varying scales in North America, Europe, and Asia: with a background in constructed and conceptual mixed-use, residential, commercial, cultural, and resort urban design projects.
Jack Moddle
Associate
Jack is an urban planner with experience leading a broad spectrum of development approvals and policy planning projects in the Calgary region. Jack specializes in new community design on greenfield and brownfield sites and has been involved in the development and approval of over twenty masterplanned communities across the Calgary region. He advocates for innovative approaches to transportation planning and environmental design.
Andrew Dickinson
GIS Team Lead and Coordinator
Angela Davis
Sr. GIS Analyst
Anna Moir
Sr. Planner
Bridget Naud
Sr. Communications & Engagement Specialist
Brooke Dillon
Visualization Strategic Lead & Coordinator
Darby Henshaw
Planner
Dave Deibert
Sr. Graphic Designer
Ela Skrzypek
Senior Technologist
Emily Kloppenburg
Planner II
Fereshteh Rezaei
GIS Analyst/Planner
Grace Rush
Environmental Planner
Greg Brown
Planning Consultant
Jeff Hanson
Sr. Planner
Jennifer Duff
Sr. Planner
Kayla McCarthy
Sr. Planner
Kevin Bailey
Planner
Kinjal Ribadia
Urban Designer
Kyla Shuert
Accounting
Lauren Lambert
Sr. Planner
Leah Thompson
Communications & Engagement Specialist
Lori Perez
Urban Design Technologist
Monique Cheung
Planning Analyst
Nick Dojcinovic
Sr. Graphic Designer
Nissmah Atif
Urban Designer
Oliver Prcic
Planner
Scott Bell
Sr. Planner
Sophia Fisher
Sr. Graphic Designer
Tarek Van Doorne
Marketing & Promotions Specialist
Tiffany Deobald
Planner
Tracy Zhang
Senior Technologist & Urban Designer
Tracy Wen
Accounting
Vern Hart
Planning Consultant
Zane Davey
Planner
We are proud to provide
Comprehensive services to ensure the best outcome.
Our Planning Studio develops effective strategies to drive forward projects that are supportable, implementable, and award-winning.
Our Design Studio is founded on functional, sustainable, modern urban design that creates memorable and functional places and spaces.
Our Engagement Studio focuses on the design and implementation of accessible and transparent engagement strategies that help broaden project understanding.
We understand the importance of sustainability and the environment as a critical aspect of modern design.
Our team of technical experts uses data, tools, and compelling visuals to strengthen project materials.
We collaborate with clients to develop strategies and communications tools and techniques to connect with audiences.