NWP’s Board of Governors Welcomes New Additions

Northwestern Polytechnic is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Board of Governors members, as confirmed by a Government of Alberta Order in Council on Thursday, September 18, 2026.

“We are pleased to welcome these outstanding community contributors whose expertise and perspectives will further enhance the strength of our Board,” said Shawna Miller, NWP Board of Governors Chair. 

“With a clear focus and commitment, Northwestern Polytechnic is well-positioned to support the needs of our region.”

Jan Nutting is a partner at Fletcher Mudryk LLP who helps business owners align their operations with tax strategies and personal financial planning.  Jan is a member of Swan City Rotary Club, has previously served on a number of not-for-profit boards and lives in the County of Grande Prairie with his wife, Tonia, and their son, Grant.

Tab Pollock is a Qualified Associate Financial Planner and Elder Planning Counsellor who has been with Neil and Associates since 2010. He supports clients with retirement, estate, and investment planning, and outside of work enjoys hockey, golf, travelling, and time with his family.

Wendy Schmaltz grew up and went to school in the Worsley/Fairview area before earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from Grande Prairie Regional College – now known as Northwestern Polytechnic. A widow and mother of three young adults, she operates a CPA firm in Fairview and, together with her children, manages the family farm in Worsley.

“Northwestern Polytechnic is continuing to build momentum,” said Dr. Vanessa Sheane, NWP President and CEO. 

“These new appointments will strengthen our efforts to engage with communities, broaden our reach, and steadily advance post-secondary opportunities in the North.” 

The NWP Board of Governors is responsible for the management and guidance of the polytechnic institution as per the Post-Secondary Learning Act. To learn more about the Board, visit NWP.me/Board.