With over 300 members, LCFA and its members are building the economy of the future by making sure that Southern Albertans have the skills they need to succeed.

Our mission is to serve our members through contract negotiation and advocacy to build academic recognition through collaboration, mutual respect, and professional excellence.


Our Executives

Dave English

LCFA President

Dave has been a faculty member at Lethbridge College for more than 20 years, starting out in the Professional Golf Management program and now working in the marketing major in the School of Business. In addition to marketing courses Dave also teaches financial planning, whereby he attempts to instill a good understanding of personal financial tools and strategies for students. When not teaching Dave enjoys outdoor activities like skiing, golf, and even hockey.

Kerry Edwards

VP Negotiations & Welfare

Kerry Edwards is the LCFA VP Negotiations and Welfare for the coming term. He has extensive experience serving faculty in this role, and will be the lead on grievances and other welfare issues. Upon ratification of the 2020-24 Collective Agreement, he will also lead the bargaining process.


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VP Administration

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VP Finance

Mike Mayo

Faculty Relations Officer

Some of you may be familiar with Mike, while others may not. Mike has returned to the role of Faculty Relations Officer after previously working for the Faculty Association. He is enthusiastic about supporting the FA and brings extensive experience in working with labor unions across various industries. Most of his career has been spent in Human Resources, focusing on finding solutions to complex labor issues.

Mike completed the CIT program at Lethbridge College many years ago and earned his Bachelor's degree in Management from the University of Lethbridge. He is passionate about the outdoors and can often be found hiking in the mountains, swimming in glacier-fed water, or simply enjoying the sunshine during the summer. Born in Lethbridge and raised in Edmonton, he is a Southern Alberta boy at heart. With two teenagers at home, Mike spends his free time playing Uber by shuttling his kids to and from various activities. One of his favorite quotes is, "If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." - Maya Angelou. Mike looks forward to learning from all of you.