Kyle Richter is a co-founder of Newbridge College, and serves as Treasurer of the Newbridge College Board of Directors. 

Kyle’s passion for Newbridge is driven by his desire to see his own kids flourish in a rapidly changing world. 

Outside of Newbridge, Kyle is the Managing Partner and co-owner of Foothills Decorating, one of Western Canada’s largest painting companies. Kyle is also co-owner of Scotts Consolidated Ltd., Western Canada’s largest commercial pressure washing companies. Both companies have been established for over 60 years, and focus on providing exceptional service and long-term value for its customers.

Prior to this, Kyle spent nine years as an Investment Banker, where he focused on advisory and financing mandates for public and private companies across several sectors, including energy, diversified and technology. Kyle helped generate 100’s of millions of dollars of value for his clients and to the global market during his tenure.  

Kyle has an A.B Economics from Harvard University. 

Kyle brings extensive management experience, attention to detail, due diligence, and investment expertise; which will be essential to Newbridge College achieving its objectives.

Nigel Istvanffy is co-founder of Newbridge College, and serves as Chairman of the Newbridge College Board of Directors.

Nigel has spent 8 years collaborating on the development of the Newbridge College model with Peter, for which his driving passion is setting up his two children - Leon and Nash - to fulfill their potential, while becoming resilient, kind, collaborative, and critical thinking focussed leaders.

Outside of Newbridge, Nigel is a 5x Founder, Consultant, and Executive. His talents are consistently sought after as he brings a wealth of experience, intellect, rigor, and drive to every venture and project where he contributes.

As a founder, Nigel has founded or co-founded multiple companies in the technology and innovation space, and has two successful exits. His companies consistently achieve success both from a valuation and innovation perspective.

Nigel also spent 8 years in the K-12 private education industry working for Headwater Learning Group as their Chief Innovation Officer. 

He is currently the Managing Partner of Leeg Group Inc; the umbrella corp for Leeg Talent, Leeg Law, Leeg Advisory, Leeg Creative, and Leeg Technologies.

Nigel has an MBA from UNBC and a B.A. Multidisciplinary Studies from the University of Calgary. 

Nigel will bring to Newbridge the business and technical expertise needed to fulfill our mandate.

Erin Barton is Newbridge College’s resource development expert, and serves as a key member of the Newbridge College Board of Directors.

Erin was inspired to join Newbridge because of her long-term commitment to education and bettering the lives of young people.

Erin is currently the Chief Development Officer of Junior Achievement Canada. At Junior Achievement she leads all fund development, revenue generation, marketing, communications, special events, and client relationship management functions. 

Prior to joining JA Canada, Erin was the Chief Development, Program, and Marketing Officer of WE Charity, where she secured over $200 million of donations, and played an instrumental role in the positive impact WE had on global youth. Erin was also recognized as one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2019. 

Erin brings to Newbridge College a track record of success in partnership development, annual revenue generation, stakeholder relations (youth, educators, funders, corporations). Partnership architect, social entrepreneurship, program creation, cause marketing, and the ability to shape and implement CSR initiatives that will resonate with global companies, as Newbridge College aims to develop a new model for the future of K-12 education. 

Dr. Jac J.W. Andrews is Newbridge College’s Research, Psychology, and Education expert. He also serves as a valued member of the Newbridge College Board of Directors.

Jac is currently Professor Emeritus and past Chair of the School and Applied Child Psychology program (2010-2023) in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary.  He is a certified teacher in the provinces of Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. In this capacity, he has taught in elementary, junior high, and high schools. 

Dr. Andrews brings extraordinary practical and academic knowledge, research and development capabilities that will further enable Newbridge to achieve its mission and vision.