Janene Moch has been appointed the new board chair of the Lethbridge Polytechnic Board of Governors. (Photo: Lethbridge Polytechnic)

By David Opinko

Janene Moch appointed Lethbridge Polytechnic board chair

Jul 24, 2025 | 9:27 AM

There is a new head of the table at the Lethbridge Polytechnic Board of Governors.

Janene Moch has been appointed board chair by the Government of Alberta for a three-year term, effective June 30, 2025.

She joined the board in March 2021, and says she brings decades of experience in finance, education and governance.

“I’ve always been drawn to opportunities where I can help navigate change, and this felt like a natural fit,” says Moch. “We have a strong board, an exceptional executive leadership team and a real opportunity to support southern Alberta’s evolving needs. I’m excited to help guide what comes next.”

Moch was born and raised in southern Alberta, has a Bachelor of Management from the University of Lethbridge, and is a Chartered Professional Accountant with a master’s in forensic accounting.

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Earlier in her career, she taught Business Finance part-time at the polytechnic.

Moch describes her approach to board leadership as analytical, but “deeply human.”

“I see the role of the board as offering both insight and foresight,” she explains. “Our job is to harness the strengths and perspectives around the table and to make sure we’re always looking ahead. The only constant is change, and we need to be ready for it.”

Moch replaces Michael Marcotte, who completed his maximum six-year term as board chair in June.

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