Representative of the interests of the general public

Brian Frank

An image of Brian Frank, a man with short grey hair wearing a blue shirt. Brian Frank has over 35 years experience in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, both in Canada and internationally. He holds a BA in Economics and a Master’s in Public Administration from Carleton University.

Brian was previously President and CEO of BP Canada Energy Company, President of BP Energy Company (Houston), Chief Executive of BP International Oil (London) and President and CEO of Timberwest Forest Corp (now Mosaic Forest Management).

His previous board experience includes service on the boards of Enbridge Income Trust, Corval Energy and Belletrix Exploration, as well as several corporate director positions in the not-for-profit sector. With a personal passion for music and the arts, Brian is also the current chair of the Calgary Arts Development Authority.

Competencies required for members of the Board of Directors for the Workers’ Compensation Board include: worker health & wellness; benefit & assessment policy; benefit costing & underwriting; communication & stakeholder engagement; finance & risk management; investment governance & portfolio management; governance; human resources; information technology.

Brian Frank participated in a public agency appointment competition and was appointed on the basis of acceptably meeting the competencies, skills and attributes as described above.

Mary Phillips-Rickey

An image of Mary Phillips-Rickey, a woman with dark red hair wearing a blue shirt and navy blazer. Ms. Phillips-Rickey FCPA, FCA is currently a member on several boards including the Association of Professional Engineers, Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). She is a past board member of the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Edmonton Arts Council and Friends of KSPS.

Mary has held positions with the Edmonton Opera Association, Alberta Power Limited, Canadian Utilities Limited and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta. She is currently the Director of Finance for CKUA Radio.

Competencies required for members of the Board of Directors for the Workers’ Compensation Board include: worker health & wellness; benefit & assessment policy; benefit costing & underwriting; communication & stakeholder engagement; finance & risk management; investment governance & portfolio management; governance; human resources; information technology.

Mary Phillips-Rickey participated in a public agency appointment competition and was appointed on the basis of acceptably meeting the competencies, skills and attributes as described above.