IAMA February 2026 Asset Management Workshop & AGM
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Nomination for the IAMA Board of Directors
The Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta Association is seeking enthusiastic candidates to stand for election to the IAMA Board of Directors. All member categories (except students) are eligible to run for office.
Directors shall be designated in the following manner:
- 7.2.1 At least three (3) to a maximum of five (5), Director position(s) shall be exclusive to Government Member.
- 7.2.2 At least one (1), to a maximum of two (2), Director position shall be designated and only held by Consultant Member.
- 7.2.3 Industry Association Member may have up to three (3) representative(s) on the board.
The number of voting Directors shall be not less than six (6) and not more than eleven (11), as determined by the Board of Directors. The immediate Past Chair shall be an ex officio member of the Board and may cast a vote.
As per the IAMA bylaws, IAMA is seeking 2 Board members in the following categories for 2026:
2 Municipality
To be considered as a candidate for the IAMA Board of Directors, the following prerequisites and competencies are required:
- Demonstrated leadership in the practice of asset management
- Previous board experience, or other related strategic management experience
- Be able to commit 4-5 hours a month for board and committee meetings as well asboard activities
The board meets by conference call every 4 weeks for 1.5 hours as well as three in-person meetings at the IAMA workshops.
Meet The Nominees
Phillip Bevans
PHILLIP BEVANS | Current Professional Role & Responsibilities
As the Engineering & Asset Management Coordinator for the City of Lacombe, I support municipal engineering functions and lead the advancement of the City’s asset management program. My role includes coordinating asset management plans, maintaining the asset management system, supporting capital project planning, and contributing to long‑term capital planning. I collaborate across departments to improve data quality, processes, and policy development. I also research best practices, oversee data collection initiatives, and prepare reports for leadership and Council. A key part of my work is acting as a change agent to strengthen organizational asset management maturity.
Related Experience
All of my professional experience has been with the municipality I currently serve, where I have contributed to planning and delivering capital projects and supporting municipal engineering functions. I hold a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation and am actively completing my Certified Asset Management Professional (CAMP) certification through the PEMAC program at Northern Lakes College. My experience spans project coordination, technical review, GIS and asset data processes, and cross‑departmental collaboration. These roles have strengthened my understanding of municipal operations, long‑term planning, and the practical realities that shape effective asset management in Alberta communities.
Interest & Vision for IAMA
Successful asset management requires more than data and tools. It requires understanding the humans that shape organizational and local culture. I am motivated to join the IAMA Board because I believe asset management is fundamentally about people. It is about how we work, make decisions, and sustain systems over time. My vision is to help IAMA continue supporting municipalities by emphasizing the people side of asset management and creating spaces for learning, collaboration, and practical growth. I want to contribute to strengthening Alberta’s asset management community through shared knowledge, empathy‑driven leadership, and a focus on sustainable, human‑centered systems.
Robert Hayder
ROBERT HAYDER | Current Professional Role & Responsibilities
I am the Asset Management Advisor for the City of Spruce Grove. In my current role I am responsible for maturing the Asset Management system, implementing enterprise wide software tools, developing long term lifecycle plans, asset risk assessment and supporting corporate strategic goals through evidence based decision making.
Related Experience
I offer over 20 years of leadership and experience in designing enterprise-wide AM programs and governance frameworks. Currently an Advisor for the City of Spruce Grove, I have implemented AM policies and software integrations across infrastructure portfolios that support long term lifecycle planning. My background includes managing distribution portfolios at EPCOR, where I specialized in capital planning, regulatory compliance, and asset lifecycle optimization. I hold an ISO 5500x certificate and a Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation, merging technical expertise with data-driven fiscal responsibility. I am grateful to have held the Chair position on the IAMA Board for the last 4 years and to have been a part of the IAMA’s development.
Interest & Vision for IAMA
I am fully committed to the IAMA growing and expanding its support of the Asset Management community of practice in Alberta. I will continue to work towards the achievement of the IAMA strategic plan and objectives such as the AB AM Toolkit upgrade, and build relationships with provincial and federal partners. I want to ensure the IAMA continues to provide valuable workshops and the opportunity for networking while showcasing successes from across the province.
Pierce Guse
PIERCE GUSE | Current Professional Role & Responsibilities
Asset Management Technologist – at present looking after completing the Municipal lands as county assets and Utilities asset inventory.
Related Experience
Certified GIS professional with 5+ years of experience in mapping, field investigations and asset management. Currently enrolled to complete Asset Management training via FCM/NAMS program.
Interest & Vision for IAMA
Pierce has been actively participating in completing SOIR for Rocky View County and he would like to bring/share his learning and experience to other municipalities through IAMA forum.
Vote for Your Preferred IAMA Board Members Now
Active members of IAMA may vote for their two choices below.
Please note that all votes will be automatically checked for membership status, and any inactive or non-members’ votes will be invalidated.
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