ANNUAL STATE OF THE REGION 2026

Reeve Sunny Samra represents Rocky View County Division 6, which includes the Conrich, Indus, and Dalemead areas. He and his family have called the Conrich area home since 2012. Reeve Samra brings a strong background in technology and public service, with an Engineering degree in Computer Science and professional experience with IBM and the Canada Revenue Agency. He is also a licensed real estate professional.

First elected to Council in 2021, Reeve Samra is known for his community-focused approach and his advocacy on issues such as growth, infrastructure, water, and local services. He has supported on-the-ground improvements that reflect resident priorities, including road safety enhancements, park amenities, and community grant outcomes. He is also active in regional collaboration and intermunicipal partnerships, including work connected to the Prairie Economic Gateway and neighbouring municipalities. Reeve Samra was selected by Council to serve as Reeve following this 2025 re-election.

Reegan McCullough is the Chief Administrative Officer of Rocky View County, responsible for leading the County's administrative operations and supporting Council to manage growth, strengthen fiscal sustainability, and deliver on the priorities that matter most to residents and businesses. He brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience across municipal government, provincial administration, and major public-sector organizations, with a consistent focus on positioning communities and regions for long-term economic success.

Mr. McCullough brings deep expertise in strategic planning, infrastructure and asset management, and disciplined fiscal leadership. He is a collaborative leader with a strong record of building partnerships across government, industry, and community to translate challenges into well-managed opportunities.

Brian Henderson joined Rocky View County as Chief Operating Officer (COO) on November 24, where he provides strategic oversight of the County's Infrastructure Services Division. In this role, he leads integrated efforts in infrastructure planning, operations, and service delivery to support the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of one of Alberta's most dynamic rural municipalities.

A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), Brian is recognized for his strong financial acumen, collaborative leadership style, and unwavering commitment to innovation and operational excellence. 
 
Outside of work, Brian enjoys camping, golfing, and spending time with his wife, Kaitlin, and their three young children.

Justin is a Professional Planner and municipal leader with extensive experience in both municipal government and the private sector, bringing a strategic and well-rounded perspective to planning and development, community building, land development, and placemaking.
 
Since joining the County he has held progressive leadership roles across Planning Customer Service, Development Planning, and Development Support Services, overseeing approximately 450 development permit applications annually.
 
Currently serving in an Acting Manager capacity for Planning and Development Support Services, he has also played a key role in establishing the County’s Development Support Services department as a centralized “one-stop shop” for development and building applications, supporting a more streamlined, collaborative, and customer-focused approval process.

Gerrit is a Regional Planner at Rocky View County specializing in long-range planning and intermunicipal collaboration. He played a key role in the County’s 2025 Municipal Development Plan and currently leads the Airdrie–Rocky View County Intermunicipal Development Plan, strengthening partnerships and alignment across neighbouring municipalities.