OUR TEAM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brad “Bread” Jones

President & Co-Founder

Brad is the President and Director of Event Operations for the Alberta Esports Association. Brad is also a former Esports Instructor for Mount Royal University and a Board Director for Interactive Arts Alberta.

Ryan “Ace” Coutts

Vice President - South

Ryan is Vice President South for the Alberta Esports Association. His work with top-level executives in some of Canada's biggest organizations brings a unique strategic and entrepreneurial perspective.

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Mandy “Bubz” Lee, CPA

Treasurer

Mandy is the Treasurer for the Alberta Esports Association. Mandy is a Chartered Professional Accountant and an Internal Auditor for the Alberta Motor Association.

Madison “GlassEyeTiger” Côté

Vice President - North

Madison is the Vice President North for the Alberta Esports Association and is in her first term as a Board Member of AESA. Prior to joining the Board, Madison worked with AESA to create Edmonton Direct and is a passionate advocate for the esports and game development sector across the province. With nearly 20 years experience in marketing and communications, Madison hopes to use her talents to assist AESA with making long lasting impact on the burgeoning Alberta esports ecosystem. Madison is also the founder of Cozy Comet Games, a local indie games studio focused on making cozy experiences.

CK “CKD” Dhaliwal

Secretary

CK garners a few different roles in the esports space including Secretary and Business Development and Academics Manager for the Alberta Esports Association, Chief Partnerships Officer for Esport Canada, and Board Member of the Esports Trade Association Toronto.

ESPORT ACADEMICS

Alberta Esport Scholastic and Collegiate Lead Shadi Hanna

Shadi “Zedi” Hanna

Academic Development Lead

A life-long esports enthusiast, competitor, educator, and advocate, Shadi brings lived experience to his role as the AESA Academic Development Lead. With over four years of collegiate esports coaching experience, and more than ten years as a mentor and tutor, Shadi specializes in talent development for aspiring esports professionals. Shadi has been invited as a guest speaker across the country, supporting the work of scholastic and collegiate leaders all across Canada. His passion and expertise have helped form local and provincial esports events all across Canada, including the Battle of Alberta and the Keyano Huskies Esports program.

Kally “Kally” Musick

Academics Relations Specialist

Kally is the Academics Relations Specialist for the Alberta Esports Association helping educators and those within the academic space find the appropriate resources to help their programs flourish. Kally also supports other areas of our organization including, community recruitment, and event support. Kally is also the Co-Founder and Director of Bridge Esports.