Since joining the AMM in 2011, Denys has played an instrumental part of the AMM team in his capacity as Director of Advocacy and Communications. As of January 1, 2020, Denys transitioned to the Executive Director role to lead the AMM.

As Executive Director, Denys coordinates the overall activities and business affairs of the AMM.  He liaises with senior officials from external organizations, the federal and provincial governments, municipalities and the media.

Prior to joining the AMM, Denys was previously employed in the Mayor’s Office at The City of Winnipeg for over six years, and served as a representative on the Mayor’s Environmental Advisory Committee and the Mayor’s Seniors Advisory Committee. Denys also worked as a liaison with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Big City Mayors’ Caucus, North America’s Corridor Coalition (NASCO) and the Winnipeg-Kansas City Economic Partnership Agreement.

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Nick began with the AMM as our Senior Policy Analyst in 2015 and was hired as the Director of Policy and Communications in December 2019.

Nick coordinates and develops the lobbying activities of the AMM as well as oversees the preparation of written materials and policy research activities. Nick is also responsible for coordinating the resolutions process and the communication strategy of the AMM.

Nick holds a MA in Political Studies (International Relations) from Queen’s University and a BA (Double Advanced) in Economics and Political Studies from the University of Manitoba.

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Patti joined the AMM in 2000. She is responsible for the general accounting of the AMM, Trading Company and Loss Pool including accounts receivable/payable, and inventory control. She also reconciles the investment accounts, processes Trading Company rebates and shipping orders to the municipalities.

Patti has lived in Portage for the past 21 years but is truly a farm girl at heart having been raised on a dairy/grain farm south of Cypress River. She loves everything nature has to offer and enjoys her cottage near Victoria Beach, where she enjoys hiking with her dog Cooper and riding her quad in the Belair forest!

Stefanie began with the AMM in 2019.

Stefanie finished her Masters in Public Administration (MPA) at the University of Manitoba in 2019. She completed her undergrad at the U of M where she attained her BA, in Sociology and History in 2014 and received her Family Social Sciences degree in 2017.

She was previously employed with the City of Winnipeg in the Community Services Department and also worked for the Province of Manitoba with the Department of Education and Training and Department of Families.

Stefanie’s work can be viewed in the AMM’s departmental position papers, policy documents, and other AMM publications such as the quarterly magazine, The Municipal Leader.

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Nanette began with the AMM in 2019.

She brings extensive office management and customer service experience from the private sector after working for a prominent insurance firm with strong ties to the municipal sector in Manitoba.

Nanette provides administrative support to the AMM Executive team, coordinates board activities, organizes meetings between AMM and stakeholders, and work closely with all the AMM staff.

Erin has been in office administration and customer service for many years. Originally from rural Saskatchewan, she moved to Portage in 2003 to work in the banking industry. Throughout the years she has transitioned into office management roles. Erin joined the AMM team in 2025.

In her personal time, she enjoys working in her garden and going for walks with her dog Charlie.

Ainsley began with the AMM in 2019.

The AMM and Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) are pleased to announce that a Client Relations Manager, Ainsley Murdock, has been hired in Manitoba to work specifically with AMM members, vendors and suppliers to promote and administer procurement programs throughout the province.

Ainsley will be contacting Manitoba municipalities to outline membership benefits and describe how they can utilize the trade and fuel programs while receiving preferred membership pricing.