Member Plans

Council Members

Co-chairs

Cheldon Angus, Chief Executive Officer of the Winnipeg Civic Employees’ Benefits Program (WCEBP)

Karen McKeown, Director of Board Operations, BC Pension Corporation

Members

Bita Jenab, Director of Research, College Pension Plan

Charles Bruce, Chief Executive Officer, Provident 10, Newfoundland and Labrador

Chelsea Kittleson, Executive Director, Municipal Pension Plan, British Columbia

Douglas Moodie, President and Chief Executive Officer, NS Pension Services Corporation

Evan Howard, Chief Pension Officer, CAAT

Glenda Willis, CEO of Winnipeg Civic Employees’ Benefits Program

Manuel Monteiro, Executive Director, Plan Funding and Risk, OMERS Sponsors Corporation

Stuart Morgan, Executive Director, Public Service Pension Plan

Troy Mann, President and CEO, LAPP

Backgrounder: Canadian Public Pension Leadership Council

Cheldon Angus

Co-chair of the CPPLC.

Cheldon Angus serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Winnipeg Civic Employees’ Benefits Program (WCEBP), where he leads the administration of pension and benefit plans. Appointed as Co-Chair of the Canadian Public Pension Leadership Council (CPPLC) in January 2024, Cheldon brings extensive experience and dedication to advancing pension leadership in Canada.

Cheldon’s career in the pension sector spans over two decades, with significant contributions made during his tenure at the Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan (SHEPP), where he served as Chief People and Technology Officer. At SHEPP, he prioritized enhancing the member experience through innovative technology solutions and fostering a relationship-centered approach between people and technology, which he continues to bring to WCEBP.

In his role with the CPPLC, Cheldon leverages his knowledge of pension plan dynamics to contribute to research and discussions on the importance of sustainable and resilient pension management. His involvement in various pension industry forums and committees has given him a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the sector, fostering a network of like-minded peers.

Holding a bachelor’s degree in computer science, an MBA (Hons) from the University of Regina, plus the Institute of Corporate Directors designation from the Rotman School of Management, Cheldon is also a certified Project Management Professional and Certified Business Continuity Professional.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Cheldon maintains a balanced lifestyle that reflects his commitment to overall well-being. His personal interests include weightlifting and hot yoga, and he can often be found with one of his munchkin cats by his side when at home.

Karen McKeown

Co-chair of the CPPLC.

Karen McKeown is director of board operations at BC Pension Corporation, a position she has held since 2017. She was appointed to the role of CPPLC co-chair in October 2023.

Karen has extensive experience working with some of the largest public-sector pension plans in British Columbia. She has been board secretary for the Teachers’, College and Public Service Board of Trustees. She has also held senior roles at Royal Roads University in Victoria BC, in the areas of alumni relations and government and stakeholder relations.

She brings a wealth of governance knowledge and experience to CPPLC having worked as a legislative advisor to the City of Edmonton and Government of Alberta.

Karen was born and raised in Victoria and is a graduate of the University of Victoria where she received her BA in Political Science and an MPA in Public Administration. She lives with her husband of 22 years, their two teenagers and a Boston terrier named Steve.