Board of Directors - Balancing Pool Balancing Pool

Neil Kjelland

Director

Mr. Neil Kjelland is an accomplished leader with over 15 years experience in public service. Currently serving as the Assistant Deputy Minister of Affordability for the Government of Alberta, Mr. Kjelland is responsible for leading efforts to address cost of living increases and to advocate for utility consumers. Previously, Mr. Kjelland held positions at the City of Edmonton and in the Government of Alberta where he led process operations, infrastructure development, and government procurement in a variety of contexts and roles. Mr. Kjelland holds an MBA from the University of Alberta, an MSc in Geological Engineering from Queen’s University, and a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta. Mr. Kjelland is also registered as a non-practicing engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.

Mr. Kjelland was appointed to the Balancing Pool Board of Directors by Ministerial Order effective August 22, 2024.

Paul LeBane

Director

Mr. Paul LeBane has an extensive background in public sector finance and economics with both private and public sector experience. He is currently an Assistant Deputy Minister with Department of Treasury Board and Finance responsible for the government’s economic analysis and forecasting, tax policy, and data analytics functions. Prior to this, he served in other senior level economic roles with the Government of Alberta and worked in financial services in Toronto. Mr. LeBane is a CFA charterholder, a Chartered Professional Accountant, and holds master’s degrees in finance and economics from Queen’s University.

Mr. LeBane was appointed to the Balancing Pool Board of Directors by Ministerial Order effective February 21, 2025.