Consisting of representatives of the interests of workers, employers and the general public of Alberta, the Board of Directors draws on its members’ knowledge, experiences and insights to champion WCB’s mandate and ensure we uphold our commitments to the people we serve.

Accountable to the Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, the Board provides strategic guidance to our executive leadership team and rigorous oversight through standing committees focused on audit, finance, policy, human resources and governance. The Board’s commitment to a strong and stable workers’ compensation system and dedication to effective governance help ensure our organization serves Albertans efficiently and responsibly, today and into the future.

Board Chair

Dr. Ray Block
Member since 2022
Audit committee
Finance committee
Human resource and governance committee
Policy committee

Representative of the interests of workers

Claire Seo
Member since 2024
Human resource and governance committee
Dr. Joshua Bezanson
Member since 2025
Human resource and governance committee

Representative of the interests of employers

Brian McConkey
Member since 2020
Human resource and governance committee (chair)
Policy committee
Nancy Walker
Member since 2024
Audit committee
Finance committee
Shawna Miller
Member since 2020
Audit committee
Finance committee

Representative of the interests of the general public

Jordon Copping
Member since 2024
Human resource and governance committee
Policy committee

Thank you to Mike Boyle (formerly representative of the interests of workers and chair of the policy committee) and Mary Phillips-Rickey (formerly representative of the interests of the general public and chair of the audit and finance committees) for their service on our Board of Directors in 2025.