Red Deer Polytechnic Executive and Leadership Team

Stuart Cullum, the President at Red Deer Polytechnic, provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the institution. Cullum guides Red Deer Polytechnic's vision, overseeing its operations as a polytechnic institution offering apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas, micro-credentials, and degrees. This leadership role involves fostering academic excellence, driving institutional growth, and strengthening community partnerships. Cullum champions the polytechnic's commitment to serving students and communities in central Alberta, building upon its history since 1964. By advancing the institution's status as a degree-granting body, Stuart Cullum ensures Red Deer Polytechnic remains a vital contributor to post-secondary education and economic development in the region.

Doug Doran, the Chief Information Officer at Red Deer Polytechnic, directs the institution's technology strategy and digital infrastructure. Overseeing all IT operations, Doran ensures the robust and secure delivery of technological services essential for academic and administrative functions. This leadership role involves managing the integration of new technologies to support the polytechnic's evolving educational offerings, including apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas, micro-credentials, and degrees. Doran's focus extends to enhancing cybersecurity measures and optimizing data management systems to safeguard institutional and student information. By driving innovation in IT, Doug Doran supports Red Deer Polytechnic's mission to provide a comprehensive and modern learning environment for students across central Alberta.

Devon Kirkness, the Interim Chief Information Officer at Red Deer Polytechnic, provides critical leadership for the institution's information technology services during a transitional period. Kirkness manages the day-to-day IT operations, ensuring continuity and stability for all technological systems supporting academic delivery, research, and administrative processes. This role involves overseeing network infrastructure, software applications, and user support to maintain operational efficiency. Kirkness collaborates with other leaders to address immediate technology needs and contributes to the strategic planning for future IT advancements. The objective is to sustain and enhance the technological foundation that underpins Red Deer Polytechnic's commitment to its students and the broader community.

Laurel Corbiere, the Chief of Staff I Board Liaison at Red Deer Polytechnic, manages strategic initiatives and facilitates communication between the President's office and the Board of Governors. Corbiere oversees the coordination of key projects and ensures alignment with institutional priorities, supporting the polytechnic's transition and growth as a degree-granting institution. This position involves preparing materials for board meetings, tracking action items, and providing executive support to enhance governance effectiveness. Corbiere also plays a vital part in operationalizing strategic decisions and fostering collaborative relationships across departments. By streamlining operations and ensuring clear communication channels, Laurel Corbiere drives the efficient execution of Red Deer Polytechnic's mission.