About The Foundation
We are dedicated to the protection and preservation of lands that possess important heritage and ecological value
The Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (GRPP) and other lands that possess important heritage and ecological value. Established in 2007 by the Harvie Family, our Mission is to protect and promote Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park through engagement, education, collaboration and conservation. Our Vision is to make Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park one of the most inspiring, accessible and healthy protected urban parks in North America.
We believe strongly in creating stewardship in all those who visit this beautiful and important Park. Our educational programming brings grassland, pond and archaeological programming to nearly 5,000 area children each year. In partnership with Alberta Parks, we maintain the health of the Park’s fragile ecosystem through a robust and effective Vegetation Management Program. Our volunteers and small staff work tirelessly to protect and promote Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. Our Foundation relies solely on grants and donations and does not receive financial support from the Government of Alberta.
Meet Our Team
The Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (GRPP) and other lands that possess important heritage and ecological value.
Georg Paffrath
Georg PaffrathChief Executive OfficerGeorg is a retired senior executive whose career involved turnarounds and company restructuring, predominantly in the heavy industry sector. Having held multiple leadership roles he has been recognized for his ability to get...
Andy Crooks
Andy CrooksPast Board ChairmanAndy has been involved with the Harvie Family from the early visioning for the Park to the opening. Andy led the foundation during the critical buildout phase. The foundation constructed over 30 kilometres of trails, and a visitor’s...
Cam Crawford
Cam CrawfordBoard ChairCam has worked with the Harvie Family for over 30 years on many projects, including the creation of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park and the Glenbow Ranch Area Structure Plan, and has been on the Glenbow Ranch Park and Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation...
Tim Harvie
Tim HarvieBoard Member Tim grain farms and ranches in the Cochrane area. He is a graduate of the U of Alberta with a degree in Agriculture and was involved with farm organizations for many years. Along with the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation and Park Board, he...
Susan Church
Susan ChurchBoard MemberSusan worked for over 40 years in Alberta’s agriculture and food industry. Her passion is grassland conservation and farm animal care. Susan was Manitoba’s first seasonal Park Naturalist. She moved to Calgary in 1971. She has served on the...
Ron Maher
Ron MaherBoard MemberI am a biologist who retired five years ago after four decades working in conservation. I spent most of my career with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) protecting, restoring and managing wetland and associated grassland ecosystems across Canada. My...
Braden Norman
Braden NormanBoard Member Braden recently moved his young family back to the Cochrane area to be closer to where he grew up; the Glenbow Ranch. He is motivated and honoured to continue his family’s long history of land conservation and stewardship. Braden brings...
Cheryl Munson
Cheryl MunsonExecutive Director Cheryl Munson is the Executive Director of the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation, leading a new chapter focused on expanding public awareness, strengthening community connection, and significantly growing fundraising support for one...
Blake Weis
Blake WeisConservation Program CoordinatorBlake Weis is a graduate of the Environmental Science program at Lakeland College with majors in Restoration Ecology and Wildlife Conservation. Blake has been working with GRPF and Alberta Parks since 2012 fighting the battle...
Nick King
Nick KingPrograms & Event Coordinator Originally from Hertfordshire in the UK, Nick relocated to Canada in 2019. He studied Countryside Management and Conservation Skills at Capel Manor, London, before moving into facilities and operations management. Nick...
Holly Duchscher
Holly DuchscherVisitor Experience Coordinator Holly has always had a love for the mountains having grown up in Alberta and through years in girl guiding, from a brownie to a leader, developed a passion for camping and being outdoors. Being able to work within...
Stephanie Campagna
Stephanie CampagnaChief Financial Officer Stephanie has been with Baker Tilly Catalyst LLP (formerly Catalyst LLP) since 2019 as an Accounting Advisor Manager. Stephanie brings 15+ years of full-cycle data management and accounting experience in public practice...