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Travis is a long time ATB associate who is a strong example of ATB’s culture. Travis has had great success collaborating with different ATB business partners. He truly understands the importance of collaboration as he knows it will lead to our Entrepreneur’s success. In turn, their success will create happiness in our province.

Fun fact: Outside of work, Travis loves to travel and is always thinking up new ideas for his next trip.

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Ashley Walker | Manager, Entrepreneurship

As a commercial lender, Ashley works closely with entrepreneurs to help them start or grow their business. Ashley's...

As a commercial lender, Ashley works closely with entrepreneurs to help them start or grow their business. Ashley’s background running her own company makes it easy to connect and relate to entrepreneurs.

Fun Fact: Ashley enjoys running, and is often training for her next half marathon.

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Apryl Stewart | Entrepreneur Officer

Working with ATB for 10 years, Apryl is passionate about making banking work for people. Apryl works closely with our...

Working with ATB for 10 years, Apryl is passionate about making banking work for people. Apryl works closely with our sales team in Lethbridge and Grande Prairie to deliver a memorable customer experience.

Fun Fact: Apryl enjoys spending her time in the mountains and learning about people, awareness, meditation and Reiki. She also has two cats and is an avid animal lover.

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Michael Richmond | Business Leader

Leader of the amazing Lethbridge Entrepreneur Centre, Michael is constantly looking at ways to help Entrepreneurs...

Leader of the amazing Lethbridge Entrepreneur Centre, Michael is constantly looking at ways to help Entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Most notably, Michael provides excellent advice and resources as he has worked in all corners of Alberta helping Entrepreneurs at each step of their journey. Whether you’re looking for advice, validation or simply someone to talk to, ATB is here to listen.

Fun Fact: Michael has rescued three dogs and loves to spend time outdoors!!

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Jason Bacon | Entrepreneur Strategist

Jason has a passion for entrepreneurship. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Management in Finance, he has enjoyed...

Jason has a passion for entrepreneurship. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Management in Finance, he has enjoyed working with small businesses in one form or another. In his former role, he worked as a Business Analyst for Community Futures in Lethbridge, where he helped entrepreneurs every day to make their businesses successful. He also was responsible for running the Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge, which was designed to help build successful business plans and helped businesses in Southern Alberta get their start.

Fun Fact: Jason is an avid reader, and especially fond of Fantasy Books including the Wheel of Time, The Stormlight Archives and Game of Thrones.

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Shannon Holder | Community Manager, AB South

Shannon listens to entrepreneurs and presents them with weekly events at the Entrepreneur Centres to fill their...

Shannon listens to entrepreneurs and presents them with weekly events at the Entrepreneur Centres to fill their knowledge tool-kit. Shannon strives to continually keep a pulse on all the latest and greatest tools, resources, and events to share with the EC Community.

Favourite quote? “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou

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