Canada's Chartered Directors

The Directors College is please to present Canada's Chartered Directors. All C.Dir.'s listed below have completed the five-module program, an intensive individual examination and have met the other requirements to become a Chartered Director.

Dwayne Anderson
David Anderson
Tom Atkinson
Keith Attoe
Nancy Bardecki
Johanna M. Bates
Louis-Marie Beaulieu
Karen Belaire
Fraser Berrill
Donald Charles Bird
Fred Biro
Philip Blake
Scott Blakey
Lori Bondar
Fay Booker
David A.H. Brown
Terry Brown
Charles Bruce
Charles Buehler
Tom Bursey
Kate Bursey
Alex Bystrin
John Cameron
Charles Cameron
Paul D. Campbell
John Cannell
David Carrington
Timothy Carter
William Cheuk
John Cieslak
David Clark
John Coburn
David Collie
Robert Cooke
Michael Cooksey
Adam Cooper
Donald J. Cowan
Brian Cowan
Peter G. M. Cox
Kathryn Craig
George Croft
Dennis Cusson
Annette Cyr
Don Dalicandro
Anton Davies
John Dill
Rodney Dobson
John Dowd
Robert Doyle
Robert Dyck
Douglas J. Enns
Gale Evans
Richard Faber
Calla Farn
Peter Ferraro
David Fitzpatrick
Rod Flaman
Wayne C Fox
Richard Fox
Sheila Frame
Tony Gage
Watson Gale
Catherine Gardiner
Randy Garvey
Anthony Giovinazzo
Peter Goring
William Greenhalgh
Paul Haggis
Pat Hayles
Brian Hayward
Paul Heinrich
Patricia Hellingman
Michael Heppell
David Hipgrave
Janet Holder
David Horsley
Steve Howse
Timo Hytonen
Ian Ihnatowycz
Robert Jack
Virendra Jha
Brock Junkin
Diane Kalina
John Keating
Ross Keith
James Kelsey
Fergus V. Keyes
John Khattar
David Kingston
Harry Knutson
Alanna Koch
Lloyd Komori
Victor Konrad
Richard Koroscil
Sanjay Kulkarni
Janet Lafortune
Heather J. Laing
Nash Lakha
Normand Lavallee
Brian Leck
Maurice Lemay
David Leuty
Jacques Levesque
Ruth Liebersbach
Tracey Lee Lorenson
Marianne Love
Don Lunty
Selma M. Lussenburg
Michael MacBean
Sam Malatesta
Elizabeth Manganelli Staite
John Manley
Marco Marrone
Hans Marschdorf
William Martin
Chris Martin
Kathryn McCain
Dean McCann
Steven McCartney
Ian McCreary
Don McCreesh
Lyn McDonell
Patrick McGrade
Richard McIntosh
Virginia McKenna
Isabel Meharry
Bernard Mercier
Robert Millar
Rick Miller
Daniel Milliard
Edward Minich
Ismat Mirza
Marcel Mongeon
Richard Monk
Stephen Mont
Kenneth Moore
David C. Morrison
Ann Mulvale
Harvey Naglie
Dennis V. Neethling
Jeff Nielsen
Rick Nino
Anna Nyarady
Brian OKeefe
Paul Orsak
Doug Palmer
David Pasieka
Valerie Payn
Susan Payne
Douglas Peebles
Peter Peill
Scott Player
Greg Pollock
Michael Power
John Proust
Michael Ptasznik
Kirk Purdy
Charles Reid
Paul Renaud
Paul Rexe
Yvan Richard
Mark Rizzo
Ian Robertson
Michael Roche
Vincent Rodo
Linda M. Rothney
Peter Routliff
John Sabo
Frank Salvati
Vinay Sharma
David Sharpless
Sam Shaw
Ernie Sirski
Llewellyn Smith
John Solomon
Mac Sparrow
Marnie Spears
James Spray
George Steeves
Michael Steplock
Ron Stoesz
Glen Swire
Lloyd B. Symington
Marianne Taggio
Mary Tate
Matthew Thenganatt
Paul Tice
Michael Tinkler
Francois Tisi
Larry Tomlin
Ian C. Tudhope
Mary Turner
Jasmine Urisk
John Vail
Tony Valeri
Frank van Schaayk
Sheila Vandenberk
Bob Vickers
Steve Vieweg
Anju Virmani
Miles Wilfred Voakes
Grant Walsh
Peter Waugh
Cam Weldon
Bill Wellburn
Amanda Whitewood
Robert B. Wickham
Dean Wilkinson
Deanna Williams
Jim Wilson
Bruce Wood
Deborah Worrad
Steve Wuthmann
Terry Youzwa
Wafaa Zaklama
Ralph J. Zarboni
Gemma Zecchini

Dwayne Anderson
Director, Board Member
Canadian Wheat Board

Farmer-elected Canadian Wheat Board director Dwayne Anderson and his wife, Sheila, farm 2,900 acres of wheat, barley, canola, oats and peas on their third-generation family farm in the Fosston/Rose Valley area of Saskatchewan. Dwayne was elected as a director of the Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) in February of 2005 and is currently serving as the Interm Chairman of the Saskatchewan Oat Development Commission. Dwayne served for over 10 years as President and CEO of North East Terminal Ltd., a farmer-owned inland grain terminal and crop input business. He also was founding chair of the Inland Terminal Association of Canada. Dwayne owned a building construction business in Alberta prior to returning to Saskatchewan and continued to operate this business in conjunction with the farm for several years.

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David Anderson
President and Chief Executive Officer
WorkSafeBC

Dave was appointed President & C.E.O. in December 2003. He originally joined the WCB in 1995 as Vice-President of Human Resources and Corporate Planning and subsequently became the Vice-President of the Rehabilitation and Compensation Services Division in 1999. Prior to the W.C.B., Dave’s positions within the public sector included C.E.O. of the British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch. Dave has worked most of his career in the private sector, in senior business development/management and human resource positions in the retail and restaurant industries. Most notably as Chief Operating Officer, Canada; Vice President, Human Resources and Business Development with Keg Restaurants Ltd. (Whitbread PLC) as well as numerous management roles with Sears Canada Inc. Dave has an M.B.A. from Simon Fraser University. He is married with three children.

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Tom Atkinson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Market Regulation Services Inc.

Tom Atkinson is the inaugural President & CEO of Market Regulation Services Inc. (RS). Successfully launching RS in March 2002, he was instrumental in creating Canada's first independent stock market regulator. As President & CEO, Mr. Atkinson is responsible for overseeing RS's surveillance, investigation and enforcement functions and the development of initiatives that promote market integrity and the quality of disclosure to investors. Under Mr. Atkinson's leadership, RS has introduced a new set of trading rules, new supervision policies and new sanction guidelines, and has quickly developed a reputation for being an educator and innovator of regulation in Canada. Previously, Mr. Atkinson held a number of senior positions with The Toronto Stock Exchange, including Vice-President of Regulation Services and Director of the Investigations and Enforcement division. Prior to joining the Toronto Stock Exchange, he served as an Assistant Crown Attorney for the Ontario Court where he specialized in criminal litigation. Mr. Atkinson holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master's degree in Public Policy and Public Administration from McMaster University. He received a law degree from the University of Windsor and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1993.

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Keith Attoe
President
Cognitive Finance Inc.

Keith Attoe is President of Cognitive Finance Inc. and Chairman of The Attoe Foundation. Cognitive Finance is a proprietary derivative trading company and The Attoe Foundation supports the arts and mental health. He also served as Chief Financial Officer for Eiger Technology, Inc. from 1996 -2003. From 1975 - 1986 he was with the Financial Service sector of Deloitte Touche. Subsequent to Deloitte Touche, he was in public practise as a sole practitioner C.A. from 1986 -1996. As a director, Keith's involvement includes Eiger Technology, Newlook Industries Corporation and K-Tronik International. Keith was born in Saint John, N.B. and graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 1975. In 1978, he received his C.A. designation from the Canandian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Keith has completed the Partners-Directors program at INSEAD and is a member of the International Association of Financial Engineers. Keith currently lives at Niagara on the Lake and is a member of the local golf club.

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Nancy Bardecki
Advisor & Former Board Member
Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System

Nancy Bardecki is a Certified Management Accountant and holds a Masters Degree in Public Finance and an Honours Bachelors Degree in Economics from the University of Guelph. Before retiring from the Ontario Public Service in 2001, Nancy held a number of senior management positions and sat on the boards of a number of provincial corporations. She is a long serving director of OMERS and, once retired from the OMERS Board, will continue to serve OMERS as an advisor/director to selected subsidiary operations. Nancy is a member of the boards of a number of community sport associations, including the position of Treasurer of the Ontario Water Polo Association. She also does consulting in the field of municipal finance.

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Johanna M. Bates
Director
The Co-operators Group of Insurance Companies

Johanna Bates graduated from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba in 1968 and again from the Faculty of Law in 1971. She articled with Canadian Pacific Enterprises and has been a member of the bar in Alberta for many years. Johanna taught at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Management for twenty years and during that time she won the Master Professor Award and the Superior Professor Award for the University of Calgary four times. She was also affiliated for many years with the law firm Faber, Gurevitch, Bickman and practised in Wills and Estates, Employment law and some personal injury work. Johanna was elected to the Board of Directors of Calgary Co-operative Association Limited in 1997. The chain of twenty grocery stores, gas bars, travel agencies and pharmacies has a 28-30% market share of all groceries and gas sold in Calgary. She was elected to the Board of Directors of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL)in 1999. FCL owns eight feed mills, a 95,000 barrel per day (BPD) refinery and upgrader and a wood products division in Canoe, British Columbia. As a manufacturer/wholesaler, FCL supplies three hundred co-operative stores from the Queen Charlotte Islands to Thunder Bay and the Arctic. In 2002, Johanna was elected to the Board of Directors of The Cooperators Group of Insurance Companies in Guelph, Ontario. The Cooperators is publically listed. Johanna is the mother of four children and has dual Dutch-Canadian citizenship. She speaks English and Dutch fluently and is the author of four Canadian bestsellers.

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Louis-Marie Beaulieu
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Groupe Desgagnes Inc.

Louis-Marie Beaulieu Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Groupe Desgagnés Inc. Mr. Louis-Marie Beaulieu, a chartered accountant by trade, is major owner and Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for Groupe Desgagnés Inc., a holding company involved in various aspects of marine transportation. Groupe Desgagnés Inc. earned major distinction in being elected one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Private Companies in 1996 and again in 1997 and 1998. Mr. Beaulieu joined the firm as a controller in 1982 and within a five-year period, at thirty three, acquired the company. Mr. Beaulieu is a member of many associations and boards of directors. To name a few: the Canadian Chartered Accountant Institute and the Quebec Chartered Accountant Association; Quebec Chamber of Commerce; Canadian Shipowners Association and Société Immobilière du Québec. Among his personal achievements, Mr. Beaulieu has named Fellow Chartered Accountant in 2001, in recognition of his notable contribution to the profession; as well he is the recipient of the Joseph-Hode-Keyser trophy in April 2001, awarded by the Association québécoise des transports et des routes.

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Karen Belaire
Vice-President, Administration
McMaster University

Karen Belaire is the Vice-President (Administration) of McMaster University. She joined the McMaster staff in the spring of 2000. Ms. Belaire has extensive background in finance, information technology and human resources. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from York University and also has the designation of Certified General Accountant. Ms. Belaire serves on the Boards of Horizon Utilities Corp., Theatre Aquarius and St. Peter’s Health System. In her free time, she is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys running, cycling and golf.

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Fraser Berrill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Renasant Financial

Fraser Berrill is the CEO and President of Renasant Financial Partners (TSX:REN), which is a financial services and technology trading organization. He also serves as a Trustee of Vicwest Income Fund and a number of private companies. From 1991 to 2000, Fraser was Senior Vice-President, Corporate Development of Acklands Limited (TSX:ACK), which sold its industrial distribution and auto parts assets to WW Grainger and Carquest transforming into Morguard Corporation (TSX:MRC). Positions held prior to that included Vice-President, Corporate Development Paja Group and President of the Sherman group of companies. In addition, Mr. Berrill was a member of the litigation team for Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP from 1975 to 1981. Fraser was born in Toronto, where he still makes his home today with his wife, Paula Greenwood.

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Donald Charles Bird
Chairman
Bird Packaging Limited

Donald Charles Bird Chairman Bird Packaging Ltd. Mr. Bird is a native of Saint John, New Brunswick and a graduate of the University of New Brunswick. Mr. Bird has spent his whole career in the packaging industry and over the past three decades as the founder and CEO of Bird Packaging Limited with six factories located throughout Southwestern Ontario. Bird Packaging is one of Canada's largest, most progressive and successful independent corrugated packaging manufacturers. Mr. Bird's board experience is varied, having spent many years of his career being involved in many 'not for profit' and a few 'for profit' organizations including; Chair of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce, the Guelph-Wellington P.C. Riding Association and served for many years as a member of the Board of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the University of Guelph Foundation. Mr. Bird is presently the Chair of the Homewood Hospital Foundation and a member of the Guelph Cutten Club, the University of Toronto Club, the Beaver Lake Fishing Club (New Brunswick), the Guelph Hunt Club and the Guelph Rotary Club. Mr. Bird is married to Carol Ann and is a father of 4 children.

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Fred Biro
Board Member
Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System

Frederick Biro was appointed Executive Director of the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board in January 1991, with the Board being the employer for the Peel Regional Police, the fourth largest municipal police service in Canada. He also served as Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Police Boards from August 1993 until October 1996. In that role, he was responsible for the development and publication of numerous articles and associated material on effective board governance. Mr. Biro has worked in the private sector as a self-employed consultant and writer. He has extensive government experience, having been an executive assistant to a member of provincial parliament, on the staff of a Cabinet Minister, and Senior Advisor, Director of Communications, and Press Secretary to a leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party. He has served his community in a number of volunteer functions including being a member of the United Way of Peel Board. Mr. Biro was appointed to the OMERS Board in January 2000 and is currently Chair. OMERS is one of the largest public pension plans in Canada, with over 350,000 members and $33 billion (Canadian) in assets. Mr. Biro has been a speaker and presenter at police and non-related police events. He has had articles appear in a number of publications and is the author of three published novels.

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Philip Blake
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bayer Inc.

Philip Blake has more than 20 years of healthcare industry experience and has worked around the world (Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan and the United States) on drug development, marketing and brand strategy developments. Currently, Mr. Blake is President, Bayer Inc. with added leadership responsibilities as the Bayer HealthCare Representative and Head of the Pharmaceuticals Division in Canada. Prior to leading the Canadian Bayer organization, senior management positions have included global strategic product marketing, business development, clinical planning, product developments, and sales management. Furthermore, Mr. Blake has led an international action team in the strategic development and implementation of a new global and regional organizational structure for Bayer. Mr. Blake has received his education from Bristol University and Oxford University Business School in the United Kingdom. Additional education includes business training at INSEAD Fontainbleu in Paris, France and the Wharton Business School in Philadelphia, United States. Mr. Blake is a member of the Board of Directors of the research-based pharmaceutical association – Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies. He is also on the Board of Directors of Nexia Biotechnologies Inc. and a member of the Ivey Biotech Advisory Council at the University of Western Ontario’s Richard Ivey School of Business.

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Scott Blakey
President - Pension Fund Society
Toronto Transit Commission

Scott Blakey Executive Director – Human Resources Toronto Transit Commission Scott Blakey heads the Toronto Transit Commission’s Human Resources Department overseeing the HR function for over 11,400 employees. He was the Chief Negotiator during the 2002 and 2005 contracts talks with the Commission’s three unions. He is President of the TTC’s Sick Benefit Association and President of the TTC Pension Fund Society plus a member of the Pension Fund’s investment sub-committee. He also serves as a Director on the Board for the Ontario Ringette Association and is past Vice President of Finance. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Business from Ryerson University and a Masters in Education from Central Michigan University. Scott has been happily married to Debbie for 28 years and they have four daughters.

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Lori Bondar
Senior Associate
Palomar Consulting Group

Lori Bondar resides in Los Angeles, CA and is currently a senior associate, consulting with the Palomar Consulting Group since October, 2005. Palomar focuses on scenario planning, strategy development, financial and business case analysis, organizational design and succession planning, serving private and public companies across all industries. Most recently, Lori served as the Chief Financial Officer of Acetex Corporation, a publicly traded commodity chemicals company, headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. with manufacturing and sales facilities spanning Europe and North America. Acetex was acquired by Celanese Corporation in July, 2005. Lori graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BBA, Comprehensive Accounting major. and earned her MBA from the College of St. Thomas while working at 3M. She began her career at the corporate headquarters of 3M in St. Paul, MN, working in Accounting, International Accounting, and then M&A. While at 3M, she completed her MBA and earned her Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification. She then relocated to Calgary, Alberta and joined Alberta Natural Gas Co. Ltd. (ANG) and ultimately TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. through its acquisition of ANG. Her roles there encompassed Finance, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, I.T. and Purchasing and ultimately General Manager, Corporate Services and then Vice President, Risk Management. With the merger of TransCanada and NOVA, the two major pipeline transportation companies in Canada, she chose to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA. to join NOVA Chemicals, the chemicals company spin-off as a result of the merger. She served as Vice President and Controller and passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. Lori was then recruited for the CFO position of Acetex. in April, 2004.

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Fay Booker
Director
CUMIS

Fay M. Booker, FCA is Principal of Booker & Associates, a boutique consulting firm focused on promoting excellence in corporate governance, risk management and organizational effectiveness. Ms. Booker brings together skills and knowledge gained through the leadership positions she has held in two national accounting and consulting firms, and positions at two of Canada’s large banks. Fay has extensive experience in three core and interrelated areas: corporate governance, risk management and organizational effectiveness. Fay has conducted numerous consulting assignments for organizations reviewing how the organization is governed, how it is organized, led and operated. Fay consults on governance structures and the supporting resources that assist Boards in carrying out their responsibilities. In addition, Ms. Booker has assisted Audit Committees in defining their evolving role and translating that into information needs and work plans. She has conducted training sessions for Audit Committee members to improve their ability to perform their duties. Ms. Booker also consults on the establishment of risk management frameworks and facilitates risk workshops, undertakes risk assessment processes, and presents extensively on the subject. Fay has held many Board positions over the years and currently serves on two Boards of Directors: The CUMIS Group which is a national property & casualty and life insurance company; and Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital where she Chairs the Board. Fay resides in Burlington, Ontario and enjoys spending her spare time on the golf course with her husband.

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David A.H. Brown
Executive Director
Brown Governance

David Brown is Canada’s leading thinker, speaker, writer and practitioner in corporate governance. Since 1995, David has co-founded the International Corporate Governance Centre in Montreal, the National Awards in Governance in Toronto, the Public Enterprise Governance Centre in Ottawa, and the Directors College in Niagara. David is probably best known for articulating and championing principle-based governance, built on economic agency theory and deriving 18 core competencies of board members. Principle-based governance underpins all of his work, and is foundational to corporations selecting the right governance model and board practices. This framework has been adopted by organizations as diverse as one of the GCC’s leading telecom providers, one of Canada’s big banks, two Canadian provinces’ Crown sectors, universities, health authorities, pension funds and military commands. Brown Governance Inc. has worked at the most senior levels with 200 major private sector corporations and public and not-for-profit organizations in Canada and internationally in the field of governance and leadership. We help organizations strengthen their governance practices through diagnostics, benchmarking, dialogue, seminars, workshops and hands-on custom work with boards. We stand for being accountable, right in the moral business sense, conservative in values, and in touch with new, socially responsible trends. David is the author of the definitive Canadian chapter in the international handbook of corporate governance. He is on the faculty of the University of Toronto’s St. Michael’s College and McMaster University’s Directors College, where he teaches corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, finance and risk oversight. David currently serves as a member of Enbridge Inc.’s Expert Advisory Committee on corporate social responsibility, the Community Foundation of Ottawa’s Vital Signs committee, and the Auditor General of Canada’s Annual Report Awards adjudication panel.

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Terry Brown
Member, Board of Directors
WorkSafeBC

Terry Brown has extensive experience in small business marketing, management, and ownership. He is currently the general manager of Greyback Construction, a medium sized construction company based in the Okanagan. Prior to that, he co-owned and operated Sun-Dew foods Ltd., and has also worked as a journeyman carpenter. Terry has in-depth knowledge of occupational health and safety issues, and serves as a member of the Board of directors of the Canadian Construction Association, the National Gold Seal Committee, the Construction Sector Council (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada), and the Canadian Construction Document Committee.

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Charles Bruce
Chief Executive Officer
Nova Scotia Public Service Long Term Disability Plan Trust Fund

Chuck is the Chief Executive Officer of the Nova Scotia Public Service Long Term Disability Trust. This organization provides an integrated approach to disability management to 12,500 employees of the Province of Nova Scotia and a number of other public sector agencies. Chuck has been active in the financial services community for more than 15 years. Prior to assuming his current role, Chuck was a Managing Director of one of Canada’s leading financial institutions responsible for its investment and trust operations in Atlantic Canada. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Personal Financial Planner professional designations and is a member of the Financial Planning Standards Council of Canada. Most recently, Chuck received the Chartered Director (C. Dir) designation through The Directors College. The Chartered Director Program focuses on the requirements to be an effective board and committee member or chair by raising the professional standards and looking at the dynamic relationship among corporate governance, shareholder value, and responsibilities to stakeholders. Chuck holds the Advanced Trustee Management Standards (ATMS) certificate in group benefits, awarded by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, and a certificate in Modern Portfolio Theory and Advanced Investment Management issued by the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, is a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association, has completed the Executive Program at Queens School of Business and is currently pursuing his MBA . Chuck currently sits on the national board of the Canadian Mental Heath Association and chairs the Nova Scotia divisional board.

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Charles Buehler
Chief Executive Officer
National Challenge Systems Inc.

Charles Buehler is Vice Chairman and CEO of National Challenge Systems Inc. (TSX:NLC), which provides liquid organics collection transportation and recycling services to over 8000 food industry customers across Canada. Mr. Buehler is a true entrepreneur. Since the age of 17, Mr. Buehler has owned and operated a number of private companies. He founded Organic Resource Management Inc. in 1985 and with it pioneered the organic and non-hazardous liquid waste industry in Canada. Mr. Buehler was directly responsible for the development of two patented organic recycling technologies. He has gained extensive knowledge of organic waste treatment technologies and practices in both North America and Europe, including anaerobic digestion for the production of biogas and renewable energy. Mr. Buehler is the architect of a sophisticated GIS logistics management software system which incorporates global positioning, wireless hand held data management and map-based dispatch automation to optimize the delivery of just-in-time field services. In 2002 Mr. Buehler vended Organic Resource Management into National Challenge Systems and became National Challenge’s largest shareholder. Mr. Buehler also sits on a number of private company boards.

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Tom Bursey
Managing Partner
Tom Bursey Consulting Group Inc.

Tom Bursey, MBA, CMA, CMC, CHRP, ACC, C.Dir. Managing Partner Tom Bursey Consulting Group Inc. Tom Bursey is the Managing Partner, with the Tom Bursey Consulting Group Inc. a professional services firm with a focus on corporate governance & strategy, human capital & executive search. The Mission of the firm is to provide expertise, insights and advice to increase the performance effectiveness of Organizations, Boards, and their Executive Officers in the Canadian Private, Public & Not-for-Profit sectors. Prior to founding the Tom Bursey Consulting Group Inc. Tom was Vice President, Client Services Consulting for a global human capital firm and previously for a best-in-class search firm, as Managing Director, he lead the Executive Search Practice. Tom is a member of the Board of Directors of the Human Resources Professional Associations of Ontario. He is Chair of the Audit & Finance Committee and also recently successfully chaired the Board’s CEO Search Committee. HRPAO was nominated for The Conference Board of Canada/Spencer Stuart 2007 National Awards in Governance in the not-for-profit sector. Tom is a recognized leader in Human Resources and has been the recipient of many awards of recognition for innovation & leadership in the field. He also Chair of the Advisory Board of the Ottawa HR Forum - Top Employer Awards Tom served as the Chair, Ottawa Human Resources Professionals Association – OHRPA. In addition, He received the Ottawa Business Journal’s “40 Under Forty” award and Tom was presented with the Vision Award for outstanding contribution to the Human Resources Profession. Tom received an Honours’ bachelor's degree in Commerce from Memorial University and a Master's degree in Business Administration. He holds the following designations: Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Management Consultant (CMC). He is also recently received his certification from The Directors College specialized Program as Audit Committee Certified (ACC) along with his Chartered Director (C. Dir.) designation.

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Kate Bursey
Partner
Bursey International Ltd.

As a Partner of Bursey International Consultants she has numerous global clients in the automotive parts industry, and the mining and steel sector. Kate’s consulting practice focuses on corporate strategies, site relocations, and acquisitions. In the 1980s and 90s she was the only female Associate at Hatch Associates, Canada’s second largest engineering firm, building their management consulting practice. In 1985 she was awarded an Industrial Development Scholarship by the Japanese Government. Always interested in giving back to the community, Kate has juggled her volunteer activities with her corporate life. Currently she sits on the Executive Committee of the VON Hamilton Foundation Board, and is Finance Chair of the Salvation Army Citizen Advisory Board of Hamilton-Burlington. Recently she has been appointed to the Ontario Trillium Grant Review Team for Hamilton-Wentworth. Kate helped to establish the Bay Area Leadership Program which develops leaders with vision and commitment to the community. She subsequently became a member of the 2003 class. She currently serves as Recruitment Chair and has established their Speaker’s Bureau. She has been Campaign Chair for the Salvation Army Grace Haven Capital Campaign which funded a Young Parent Resource Centre at the facility. As Past President of the Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington she oversaw the creation of the League’s Centennial Youth Endowment Fund with the Hamilton Community Foundation and the establishment of the Hamilton Supervised Access Centre. In 2003 Kate was nominated for the Athena Award for professional excellence, community service and actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.

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Alex Bystrin
President and Chief Executive Officer
Oakville Hydro Corporation

Mr. Alex Bystrin, President and CEO of Oakville Hydro Corporation Mr. Bystrin is an energy industry executive with extensive experience in managing companies undergoing significant changes. He has led organizations through major transitions, acquisitions and joint ventures and has successfully developed and implemented a number of new energy services and products. In his current role as President and CEO of the Oakville Hydro Group of companies he is responsible for the Electricity Distribution, Energy Services, Tele-communications and Construction subsidiaries. Prior to joining Oakville Hydro Corporation Alex was President and CEO of TDHC (currently EnWave), a successful business supplying central heating and cooling energy to Toronto’s downtown core. Alex is a graduate of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering of the University of Toronto (B.A.Sc.), and Richard Ivey School of Business of the University of Western Ontario (M.B.A.).

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John Cameron
President
Strategic Situations Corporation and Terramec Services International Ltd.

John is president of Strategic Situations Corporation. He provides personal and business counsel in investing, taxation, business law, estate planning and administration. A Certified Investment Manager, he publishes a weekly investment newsletter, Nestor’s Investors. Having retired as a Commander in Canada’s Navy, John earned his LLB at York University and went on to become Assistant Vice President, Personal Trust at Guaranty Trust Company of Canada. John was appointed to the board of the Guelph Junction Railway Company for three years and was elected Chair as the only independent director. He was a Governor of the Certified General Accountants of Ontario, serving on its board for nine years and conducting ethics seminars throughout Ontario. He has also served on the board of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets. He has instructed in Estates and Business for many years at the Bar Admission course in Toronto. John is fluent in English and Spanish, has traveled much of the world, and attended Team Canada trade missions to Mexico and Germany. John is an avid cyclist and skier. He has two children, Carolyn and Charles and two grandchildren, Madison and Daniel.

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Charles Cameron
CRM Program Manager
AGF Management Limited

Charles is the Director of Project Management for AGF Management Limited. He is currently establishing a corporate project management office and is responsible for a portfolio of large-scale projects. Charles has recently delivered a 3-year Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Program to support a shift in the organization’s strategic approach to sales, marketing and operations. Prior to joining AGF in 1998, Charles was involved in the successful launch of INGDirect in Canada, an ING Group start-up company which has since been introduced in six other countries executing the same business model. Charles has earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Carleton University.

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Paul D. Campbell
President and Chief Executive Officer
SITQ Immobilier

Paul Campbell President and CEO SITQ Paul Campbell was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of SITQ in October 2001, Mr. Paul Campbell has more than 30 years of experience in executive positions in large management firms with major real estate portfolios. Notably, he has directed companies with portfolios in Canada and the United States in the office, industrial, residential, hotel and shopping centres sectors. As part of his functions, Mr. Campbell has overseen a number of large-scale real estate transactions and developments. His talent as a leader, his broad experience in the field and his expertise have permitted him to make his mark in the industry, both in Canada and the United States. In the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of SITQ, Mr. Campbell firmly pursues the Company’s dynamic portfolio management and worldwide real estate investment strategy.

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John Cannell
Treasurer
T.T.C. Pension Fund Society

John is the manager of the Toronto Transit Commission Pension Fund Society. As well as holding the position of Treasurer of the Society, John is a member of the Society's Board of Directors. His responsibilities encompass the full range of the Society's operations, requiring full knowlege of the actuarial, investment and benefit aspects of the Society's mandate. The Toronto Transit Comission Pension Fund Society runs a fully jointly trusteed defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan with over 10,000 active members and 5800 pensioners Assets under management are in excess of $3.3 billion, with an annual payroll of over $130 million. John is a director and treasurer of the T.T.C. Sick Benefit Association and the T.T.C. retirement compensation arrangment and holds a Chartered Accountants designation in addition to the Chartered Directors designation.

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David Carrington
Board Member
Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System

David Carrington was appointed to the OMERS Board on July 23, 1997. He is an Energy Advisor for the Customer Management Service Department of Toronto Hydro Electric System Limited. David’s relationship with OMERS developed via his active union involvement. From 1994 to 1996, David worked as a temporary National Representative for the Canadian Union of Public Employees (C.U.P.E.) and is currently the Recording Secretary of C.U.P.E. Local One. David is a past chair of the Alliance for Employment Equity and was co-chair of the Employment Equity Advisory Committee at Toronto Hydro. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Toronto and in his spare time also manages to work as a successful freelance photographer.

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Timothy Carter
Senior Analyst, Accounting Policy
Toronto Dominion Bank Financial Group

Tim Carter, a dedicated financial and management professional who has a passion for initiating thought leadership. His proactive pursuit of personal development initiatives nutures a mind-set that embraces continuous learning. Through engaged and effective collaboration, Tim's goal is to help an organization focus and realize its growth opportunities while it proactively manages risk through well thought-out integrated strategic initiatives. To enable his goal, Tim demonstrates diverse insights, a breadth of contemporary knowledge and best practices that when considered will compliment an organization's efforts to craft, articulate and facilitate innovative solutions to tomorrow's complex global and multi-faceted business challenges. His academic credentials include an MBA from Dalhousie University, a Certified Management Accountant designation, a diploma in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science specializing in Food Technology. Learning and continuous improvement motivates Tim. This inspires an active imagination, compels personal excellence and lays the foundation for lifelong growth and energized intellectual participation. Tim has participated in varied and wide ranging activities that include progressive management responsibilities in the Co-op retail / wholesale sectors, success in an entrepreneurial role in a family farm setting and numerous charitable activities across most of Canada. Currently, in his leadership role at The Toronto Dominion Bank of Canada Tim provides accounting policy guidance to the Chief Accountant. Managing technical accounting Professional Development training initiatives and the Learning Management System for all Group Finance Professionals is unique to Tim's realm of responsibility. Tim is able to leverage his integrity, personal values, business acumen, solid people skills, and a pragmatic approach to create dynamic results oriented outcomes for both a public or private organization. Life experience, dialogue and inclusive collaboration, hard working and a common sense approach allows Tim to maintain a flexible attitude and to provide open, well balanced perspectives from which to provide value add to your board of directors. Thank you.

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William Cheuk
Director
Canadian Wheat Board

Dr. William Cheuk has been a Research Scientist (project leader) in Advanced Environmental Technology in the Chemical Engineering since he received his doctoral degree at the University of British Columbia. He has been conducting different hi-tech projects funded by the provincial and federal governments of Canada. He has received various awards from the provincial (B.C. Science Council) and federal levels (National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada). Currently, he is the President of Origin Organic Farms Inc. (formerly known as South Alder Greenhouses). Origin Organic Farms Inc. is one of the BC Top’s 24 Exporters in 2006. Recently, Dr. Cheuk is also the recipient of 2006 Canadian Agri-Food Awards of Excellence – Innovation and he was also the recipient of the 2004 BC New Canadian Entrepreneur Award – Emerging Technology. He is the Vice President of BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association, Commissioner of BC Vegetable Commission, Director of BC Health Products and Functional Food Council. He was also appointed by the Government of Canada as a Director of the Canadian Wheat Board, which controls 6 billions dollars sale of Canadian wheat and barley over the world. Moreover, since 2002, he has been appointed as the Director of Investment Agriculture Foundation, which is one of the most prestigious funding agencies in control of a foundation of one hundred million Canadian Dollars on behalf of the Federal and Provincial governments. He is also actively involved in the community. He is the President of Chinese Federation of Commerce of Canada, Honorable Advisor of the British Columbia Regiment, 2381 BCR (Irish Fusiliers) RCACC, Advisor of the Canadian Cancer Society Fundraising Committee (BC & Yukon). He is also a Past President of Wah Yan College Alumni (Vancouver) Association and the Charter Secretary of the Vancouver Metropolitan Lions Club.

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John Cieslak
Senior Vice President
National Bank of Canada

John B. Cieslak, C. Dir. John Cieslak was appointed Senior Vice-President – Technology, Business Intelligence and Organizational Performance at National Bank on June 1, 2007. As such, he is responsible for the development of technological strategies for National Bank and National Bank Financial. Before joining the Bank, Mr. Cieslak had served as Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Administration Officer of TSX Group from 2000 to 2007. In this capacity he led the technology team that powered Canada’s two national stock exchanges which served the senior equity and public venture equity markets as well as NGX, a leading North American exchange for the trading and clearing of natural gas and electricity contracts. Mr. Cieslak was also responsible for all aspects of corporate communications, public and external affairs, brand management, and human resources at TSX Group. His innovative and forward-looking leadership was key in TSX Group’s technological advancement and revenue opportunities. This expertise was instrumental in reshaping TSX Group from a not-for-profit to a for profit organization. Previously, he had held the positions of Vice President, Information Technology Services and Director at National Bank Financial and senior management positions at First Marathon Securities and Burns Fry Limited. Mr. Cieslak served as the Chair of the Toronto Stock Exchange Systems Committee from 1997 to 1998, was a member of the Canadian Depository for Securities, Audit Committee and Board of Directors. He was also a member of the Canadian Capital Markets Association (CCMA) Board of Directors. With over 23 years of experience in management positions in the technology and financial sectors, he is well known for his ability to deploy technological strategies aimed at improving organizational efficiency. In addition to his professional activities, Mr. Cieslak works as a volunteer at Mount Sinai Hospital. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Western Ontario and is a Chartered Director having completed the Chartered Director Program at McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business.

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David Clark
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Veridian Corporation

David Clark, B. Math, CMA, FCMA, C.Dir. is the Executive Vice President and CFO of Veridian Corporation, which owns an electricity distribution company and an energy services company operating in east central Ontario. He graduated from the University of Waterloo, B.Math Co-op Accountancy in 1979. In 1985, Dave earned his CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation. In 2007, he became a Fellow of the Society of Management Accountants, FCMA. Prior to joining Veridian in 1999, Dave was the CFO at Peterborough Utilities Commission until 1991 and the General Manager of Clarington Hydro until 1999. As CFO of Veridian, Dave has helped develop and grow the utility from 60,000 customers to 108,000 customers. Six successful acquisition or merger transactions were negotiated and implemented between 2000 and 2005. Veridian service areas range from Pickering to Belleville to Gravenhurst. Beyond Veridian, Dave is Past President of the Clarington Board of Trade, is a governor on the Board of the Ontario Society of Management Accountants (CMA Ontario) and is a volunteer with the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation. Dave’s family lives in the Municipality of Clarington. Personal interests include golfing, curling, camping and canoeing.

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John Coburn
Managing Director
XPV Capital Corporation

John Coburn is currently involved in private sector (Angel) investing within North America with a primary focus on clean environment technology. He invests in early stage companies with proprietary products, strong experienced management and world-wide market scope. He is an active investor, providing strategic, financial and operational expertise to the company management. He also currently serves as Director for Biorem Technologies Inc. , in addition to being a Director on the Advisory Board for Acuity Financial. From 1987 to 2003, Mr. Coburn served as Director for ZENON Environmental Inc. During his time at ZENON, he played a leadership role in the growth and management of ZENON and its subsidiaries; developing a small Canadian company from its earliest beginnings to its current position as a world leader in the design and supply of water and wastewater treatment systems using membrane technology. From 1972 to 1982, Mr. Coburn worked with Environment Canada, moving from an entry-level technical position through increasing technical and management positions, culminating as the Division Head of the Water Quality Branch Laboratories for the Ontario Region. His service was recognized by the senior management of Environment Canada through award of the “Government of Canada Merit Award for dedication, devotion and excellence of work” with respect to the analysis of toxic substances in the Great Lakes (1982) – only the second such award made in ten years within the CCIW complex of over 600 staff. John Coburn currently resides in Guelph, Ontario and is married with one daughter.

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David Collie
President and Chief Executive Officer
Burlington Hydro Electric Inc.

David John Collie, President and CEO joined the Burlington Hydro family of companies as President and CEO in May of 2001. David brings to the role a wealth of related industry experience gained in both the private and public sector. His distribution utility management expertise encompasses the full spectrum of electricity, water and natural gas systems. Mr. Collie has been a lead player in the restructuring of the electricity industry in Ontario. In addition to being a prominent public speaker on industry reform, regulation and retail access, he has been a leader in the rationalization of the distribution sector in Ontario. He is currently, Vice Chair of the Electricity Distributors Association of Ontario. Professionally, Mr. Collie has remained active with the Society of Management Accountants and currently is the Chair of the National Certification Board of CMA Canada. In addition to being the Vice Chair of the board of the Hamilton-Burlington United Way, Mr. Collie is the past 2002/2003 Campaign Chair representing Burlington. Mr. Collie is also a member of the Burlington Economic Development Corporation.

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Robert Cooke
Senior Vice-President
State Farm Insurance Companies

Bob Cooke Senior Vice-President State Farm Insurance Companies Robert J. Cooke, CLU, is Senior Vice President at State Farm Insurance Companies’ Canadian Operation Center, Scarborough, ON. An Ontario native, Bob began his career with State Farm in 1978 as an Agent in Aurora, Ontario and was appointed an Agency Manager in Toronto in 1981. He was named Agency Director at the Marshall, Michigan office in 1984 and was promoted to Executive Assistant, Agency in the Agency Executive Office in 1987. He was elected Deputy Regional Vice President-Agency, in 1988. In 1995 Bob was elected Regional Vice President and in 2001 was promoted to Senior Vice President of the Canadian Zone. Bob received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Waterloo University (Ontario) and earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation in 1983. In addition to his responsibilities within State Farm, Bob also serves as a Director of the Insurance Bureau of Canada, Chair of the Ontario Committee, Director of the Facility Association, and member of the Property and Casualty Insurance Compensation Corporation. Bob also serves as member of the Scarborough Hospital Foundation Board. Bob and his wife Dianne reside in Sharon, Ontario. They have 3 daughters, Amanda, Julie and Robyn.

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Michael Cooksey
Director Toronto Downtown
BMO Bank of Montreal

Michael Cooksey Director BMO Bank of Montreal Michael was born in Toronto and moved with his family early in life to Ottawa where he was brought up until he joined Bank of Montreal. He graduated from Algonquin College in Ottawa in Marketing Management. His work career started with Bank of Montreal and over his 33-year banking career, Michael has experienced roles with continuing increasing responsibility in line banking. Presently he is the Director of Toronto Downtown for BMO Bank of Montreal. Michael leads the single largest retail banking area in the bank where he is responsible for financial results of three large branches, First Canadian Place (Toronto Main Branch), King and Yonge and King and University. Professional designations include CFP (Certified Financial Planner) and FICB (Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers). Community Service is important to Michael where he has served extensively for Rotary International including: President of the Rotary Club of Scarborough, District Governor-District 7070, Zone 22 Major Gift Advisor – The Permanent Fund, The Rotary Foundation and Zone 22 Rotary International Zone Membership Coordinator. He is a Paul Harris Fellow. For Scouts Canada he is past chair and member of the Haliburton Club and a member of The Board of Directors of Scouts Canada GTA Foundation.Michael is married with three children and lives in Scarborough.

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Adam Cooper
Chair
OTG Financial Inc

Adam is the winner of the Gil Bennett Award for 2008. Adam Cooper is the Chair of the Board of Directors of OTG Financial, Inc. OTG is a privately held company offering financial planning, mutual funds and mortgages to members of the education community in Ontario and British Columbia. Adam was appointed to the Board in December, 2000 and assumed the Chair in October, 2001. Adam holds a B.Math from the University of Waterloo and a B.Ed. from the University of Western Ontario and has completed both the Canadian Investment Funds Course and the Officers', Partners' and Directors' Course offered by the Investment Funds Institute of Canada.

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Donald J. Cowan
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Brompton Bancorp Limited

Don Cowan is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Brompton Bancorp Limited, an affiliate of Brompton Group, a leading provider of specialized financial assets and services to individual, institutional and corporate clients in the Canadian marketplace. Prior to joining Brompton Group, Don was President and Chief Executive Officer of ABN AMRO Bank Canada. He joined ABN AMRO Bank in 1998 with responsibility for managing its corporate banking activities in Canada. In April 2000, Don was named President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the Bank. Don also served on the Supervisory Board of ABN AMRO International Treasury Services, Hungary. Previous to ABN AMRO, Don enjoyed a 20-year career with New York-based money-centre bank, Citibank, his last posting as Industry Director in London, U.K. Don has served on several boards in both the private and not-for-profit sectors and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Toronto East General Hospital; the Chair Designate of the Canada – Netherlands Committee, an initiative of the Governments of Canada and the Netherlands to foster stronger commercial and cultural ties between the two countries; and, serves on the North America Regional Advisory Board of London Business School. Don, a Sloan Fellow of London Business School, holds an MSc degree in Management from the University of London as well as a Diploma in Marketing from the University of British Columbia. He received his Chartered Director designation (C.Dir.) from McMaster University in 2005.

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Brian Cowan
Vice-President, Program Development
Teranet Inc.

Brian is currently responsible for Program Development for Teranet’s suite of e-government and business to business products that service all levels of government and commercial customers nationally in the legal, real estate and financial sectors. Brian brings to the role a wealth of related industry experience gained in both the private and public sector. During the past 15 years with Teranet, Brian has been responsible for sales and business development, has built numerous joint ventures with clients both domestically and internationally, negotiated acquisitions and served as President and COO of one of Teranet’s subsidiaries. Brian’s current focus is on marketing and product development of all Teranet’s core product offerings. Prior to Teranet, Brian was an executive with Intergraph Corp. in Canada and the Netherlands where he lead several marketing, sales and support teams servicing utility, state and local government initiatives focused on the acquisition, development and implementation of large scale geographic information systems. Brian holds a degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo, an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, has completed advanced training from the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School and most recently obtained the Chartered Director designation from McMaster University's Degroote School of Business. In addition to Brian’s active business life, Brian is a Director with Guelph Hydro Inc. and its subsidiary companies; Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. and Ecotricity Guelph Inc. Brian is also Vice Chair of Atria Networks Inc. and Chair of Curl Ontario. Brian is married, has two sons, and lives in Puslinch, Ontario.

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Peter G. M. Cox
Director
Blue Note Mining Inc.

Peter G. M. Cox is a retired senior financial executive. As CFO, he helped create Canada's largest publicly traded agribusiness through a successful merger. Prior to that, he was Vice President Finance and a Director of a high-growth, publicly traded Canadian manufacturing company, Corporate Controller of a U.K. multinational manufacturing company and with an international firm of public accountants in Paris, France. In addition to experience in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions and rationalization projects and achieving and maintaining high standards of internal and disclosure controls in the U.K. and Canadian companies, he has directed finance department initiatives that created a unique customer financing partnership with a Schedule A Canadian bank and developed an innovative risk financing programme - measures that have received recognition in piublications by the Financial Executives Research Foundation and numerous business media, case studies by Harvard and Moore business schools and earned a Treasury Management International award. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Economics from Manchester University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Cranfield University in the U.K. and is a U.K. Chartered and a Canadian Certified Management Accountant and a Canadian Chartered Director.

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Kathryn Craig
Chief Executive Officer
Fundy Linen Service Inc.

Kathryn M. Craig, B.N., M.B.A. Chief Executive Officer Fundy Linen Service Inc. Saint John, New Brunswick Born and residing in Saint John, N.B. Kathy earned her diploma from the Saint John School of Nursing. She then went on to earn her Bachelor of Nursing Degree at Dalhousie University, and Masters Degree in Business Administration at The University of New Brunswick (Saint John Campus). Past achievements include: Recipient of “Top 50 CEO Award” for 2003 from Atlantic Business Magazine; President of the International Association of Hospital Textile Managers (IAHTM), 2001-2003 and 2005–2007; Education Director IAHTM, 1996–1998; Member, Nurses Association of New Brunswick, 1975–1996; Member, Board of Directors of the Nurses Association of New Brunswick, 1984–1990; Kathy is currently involved as Chair of the Mayor’s Task Force on Business/Industrial Parks; Department of N.B. Public Safety Alternative Measures Program – Committee Member representing Community; and Saint John Board of Trade – Board of Directors, Member of Federal-Provincial Affairs Committee Personal and professional success may partially be attributed to her motto “Respect and treat others as I would want for myself”. She credits her family for influencing both her personal and professional development. Other factors Kathy believes have contributed to her success are a team of competent senior managers; openness to change and belief in constant innovation; receptive to employees’ ideas; and constantly striving to be the leader in her industry and instill that concept in all Fundy Linen employees. Kathy enjoys learning and putting the new knowledge into practice. “I feel that one should never stop learning; it’s what keeps life interesting.” She is motivated by change and continually challenges herself to create and control change and is inspired by hardworking people who are passionate about their work.

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George Croft
President and Chief Operating Officer
Lakeport Brewing LP

George Croft has been the President and Chief Operating Officer of Lakeport Brewing LP since May 2005. Mr. Croft is responsible for all operating aspects of the business including operations, procurement, logistics, distribution, marketing and sales. Prior to joining Lakeport Brewing LP Mr. Croft handle progressively more senior roles within InBev (World’s Largest Brewer) including President, Oland Specialty Beer Company and President, Labatt Breweries Ontario. Mr. Croft has also served on the Executive Board of Labatt USA and the Board of The Beer Store. He presently is a member of both the Brewers of Canada Industry Affairs Committee and participating member of the Lakeport Brewing LP Board. George Croft graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Physical Education degree. Mr. Croft is also a graduate of the Business Management Program from the University of Calgary, Alberta. Executive Management Programs include; Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern, Ivey School of Business and the University of Michigan. Mr. Croft was selected and successfully completed Interbrew’s Global Executive Development Program. Mr. Croft is a Chartered Director and is presently enrolled in the Certified Management Accounts (CMA) Executive Program.

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Dennis Cusson
Director Pension Investments
NAV CANADA

Dennis Cusson holds a CGA designation ('67), is a LIFA charterholder ('05) and a Chartered Director ('07). He has spent the last ten years managing/directing a three billion-dollar plus pension fund and provides oversight responsibility for the Plan through the CFO. As Director Pension Investments for NAV CANADA he regularly presents before the Pension Committee of the Board regarding investment alternatives and Plan governance. Previously, he spent two years as a partner in a small accounting services company and was the CFO for a start-up marketing restaurant franchises company. He has eight years experience as CEO/franchisee of Loeb food stores and also served as division controller at Loeb. As well, Dennis has experience in internal and external auditing and in cost accounting and activity based costing.

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Annette Cyr
Chair
Burlington Hydro Electric Inc.

Annette is Principal of Cyr & Associates Inc., a boutique Management and Human Resource Consulting practice that specializes in strategic planning, executive coaching and leadership development, the creation of leading edge compensation and rewards programs, and change management. Apart from her contibution on a variety of public and private Boards, Annette has provided leadership in strategic planning and Board development. She has facilitated Board development through the introduction of strategic planning, balanced scorecard and performance management processes. Annette was formerly the Vice President of Human Resources for a major international retail company and has held executive level positions in financial and food services industries in Canada and the United States prior to establishing her consulting practice. She has an undergraduate degree in business management, an M.B.A. and is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) in Canada & the U.S. She has taught courses in Organizational Strategy, Compensation and Human Resources at York University., is frequently quoted in the Globe & Mail and other well-known publications. Annette has made guest appearances on national and local television and radio and has authored numerous articles in the areas of leadership and human resources.

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Don Dalicandro
Chief Executive Officer
APEXsi -APEXWare Mobile Worker Applications

Don Dalicandro is CEO and founder of APEXsi, a software company that specializes in mobile worker solutions for Fortune 1000 companies. In addition, Don has founded, led and worked for companies in diverse business sectors including manufacturing, commercial office construction and property management, merger and acquisitions, retail and consulting services. Mr. Dalicandro holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and a MBA from McMaster. Mr. Dalicandro Board experience includes positions with APEXsi, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Azertech, ASI (USA), First Ontario CU and KARDON United Corporation. His hobbies include skiing, tennis and traveling. Don is married with three children and resides in Burlington.

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Anton Davies
Vice-President and Chairman of the Board
RWDI Group Inc.

Anton joined RWDI in 1977 after completing his doctoral thesis for the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto. Anton provides leadership to a wide range of projects. As one of the Principals in charge of RWDI's Environmental Team, Anton has directed many of the firm's major environmental projects. He is an expert in the field of air quality and has published numerous articles concerning air pollution study and abatement techniques. His current role as Vice President (International) has allowed him to develop the Middle East into a significant market for RWDI. Currently Anton is Chairman of the RWDI Group, a registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario, and a Qualified Professional Engineer. He has been involved in the past in the following organizations: § The past chair of the Canadian Environment Industry Association (CEIA) - Ontario Chapter, § National Director of CEIA and has recently stepped down as chair of their Environmental Exporters Council, § As an extension to this latter position, Anton was the Industry Co-chair of Trade Team Canada Environment, and § He was also past chair of the Air and Waste Management Association - Ontario Section.

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John Dill
Director
Recognia

John Dill has held senior positions in Canadian educational and professional publishing, most recently as President and CEO of McGraw-Hill Ryerson. McGraw-Hill Ryerson is the only large Canadian educational and professional publisher, publishing in print and digital formats, listed on the TSE, with divisions serving the Higher Education, Elementary and High School and Professional markets. As President and CEO for 12 years, he led the company to shareholder returns that exceeded the TSE index, based on strong organic growth as well as strategic divestments of non-performing assets and integrations of acquired publishers. (www.mhr.ca). Prior to McGraw-Hill Ryerson, he was President for 8 years of John Wiley and Sons, the Canadian subsidiary of the prestigious New York based international publisher. In this position he led the company to a doubling of sales based on increased product development tailored for the Canadian market. (http://ca.he.wiley). In addition to his experience in leading and managing publishing companies, he has been a member for four years of the Board of Directors for Recognia, a private Ottawa-based internet provider of financial information for technical analysis. (www.recognia.com)

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Rodney Dobson
President
ADP Canada Co.

Rodney Dobson has over 30 years of experience in technology and business services in Canada, the US and Europe. He has primary leadership responsibility for ADP Canada Employer Services, a subsidiary of ADP, Inc. (NYSE). He joined the company in 1993 and under his direction it has grown to become the leader in Human Resources Outsourcing in Canada, serving 1 in 5 working Canadians. Mr. Dobson recently completed a significant project involving additional leadership responsibility for ADP’s Employer Services operations in the United Kingdom (2006-8). Prior to assuming his current position he was a consultant specializing in business strategy with a global professional services firm. Rodney Dobson holds an MA from York University and a Chartered Director designation. He was appointed a Director of the Province of Ontario’s Smart Systems for Health Agency in 2006.

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John Dowd
President and Chief Executive Officer
FHL

John is Chairman, President & CEO of FHL, a privately held consulting firm providing business strategy, IT and business process outsourcing expertise to large corporate and government accounts. Focus is on both national and international market strategy development and the alignment of business operations to effectively address targeted opportunities. Primary industry experience is in the financial services, manufacturing, technology, telecommunications, health, energy and government sectors. John Dowd was with EDS Corporation from May, 2001 thru November, 2005. His last role was as Vice President and General Manager of EDS Greater China and Korea. He was responsible for all of the company’s operations in China, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan and Korea, including sales, business development and service delivery. Prior to that he was President of EDS Canada Inc. and served as Board Chairman for three subsidiaries: EDS Advanced Solutions, Solcorp and EDS Canada. EDS Canada’s portfolio is built around unique offerings in mainframe, data center, help-desk and desktop services, application maintenance and development, business process outsourcing and transformation services. Before EDS, Dowd spent 23 years at Xerox Canada and Xerox Corporation. His broad executive experience includes sales, customer service, field operations, product development and worldwide marketing. In 1998, Dowd became the first Canadian to receive the International Women’s Alliance’s Managing Diversity Award. Dowd is an active volunteer in many community endeavors including: YMCA of the Greater Toronto Area (board member), a the University of New Brunswick ‘Forging Our Futures’ Campaign Cabinet (member), and Canadian Council of Chief Executives (member). He has been a Cabinet leader in United Way Campaigns in both Toronto and Calgary from 1997-2003. In 2000, Dowd was the Chair of the Campaign Cabinet for the United Way of Calgary. Dowd was also chair of the Alberta Excellence in Teaching Foundation, chair of Theatre Calgary, and a member of the President’s Development Advisory Committee at the University of Calgary. Dowd earned a bachelor of science degree at the University of New Brunswick and attended the Carleton University School of International Affairs. He has attended international executive development programs at Indiana University Graduate School of Business and at the Canadian Centre for Advanced Management Training. In his leisure time, John enjoys golf, skiing, and running. He and his wife Judy live in Toronto with their three sons.

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Robert Doyle
Chief Executive Officer
Medoro Resources Ltd.

Robert is Chief Executive Officer of Medoro Resources Ltd., a gold exploration and development company with properties in Venezuela and Mali. Robert has spent the past 30 years in the mining industry and has been involved with Medoro since inception and was Executive Vice President of the company until May 2007. Previously, he has been Chief Financial Officer of Coalcorp Mining Inc., Pacific Stratus Energy Ltd., Bolivar Gold Corp. and HMZ Metals Inc. Prior to that, he was a precious metals analyst with Credit Suisse First Boston and RBC Dominion Securities. In addition, he has held a number of financial and executive positions with Falconbridge Limited and LAC Minerals. Robert graduated from the Ivey School of Business in 1978 with an Honours B.A. in Business Administration and obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 1980 and his Chartered Director designation in 2008.

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Robert Dyck
President and Chief Executive Officer
CODE Incorporated

Robert Dyck is a dynamic executive manager with strong leadership skills and proven abilities in project financing and international business, with over 30 years of experience. Mr. Dyck has enjoyed success as a manager in both the private and charitable sectors, with 18 years of experience in the financing and delivery of international development assistance projects and particular expertise in working with Boards of Directors. Mr. Dyck’s primary business experience is in international marketing and trading, but his corporate management skills are readily transferable to other sectors. He transformed a small charity collecting used books for schools in Africa into an internationally supported, award-winning literacy organization. He is currently President and CEO of CODE Incorporated, the world’s largest supplier of election and registration materials. Mr. Dyck is a talented public speaker, lecturer, and published author. He has executed projects and initiatives in dozens of countries worldwide. He has also served as a Director for ten national and international organizations.

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Douglas J. Enns
President
Douglas J. Enns & Associates

Douglas Enns is chair of the Workers’ Compensation Board of BC (WCB), a provincial statutory agency with assets of $7.5 billion serving nearly two million workers and more than 170,000 employers. Enns and his six fellow board members were appointed by the Hon. Graham Bruce, Minister of Skills Development and Labour in late 2002 to “review, restructure and rebuild the WCB to make it more responsive to the needs of employees and employers.” A chartered accountant with extensive executive management experience in the areas of information technologies, banking, mergers and acquisitions, and financial regulation and reorganization, Enns comes to the WCB from Douglas J. Enns and Associates, a consulting services firm for banks, business and government. Enns has held many executive-level positions. From 1999 to 2002, he was managing director of international operations for Sanchez Computer Associates in Chester, UK, where he oversaw the development of sales and services functions in Europe, and the regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Madrid, Warsaw and Singapore. Prior to that, he was the chief executive officer of Pacific Coast Savings in Victoria, BC for over 10 years and was chief executive officer and managing director of First Calgary Financial in Calgary, Alberta. Enns chaired the 1999 budget process review panel (The Enns Commission), which investigated provincial government budget procedures and made recommendations for change to the BC Legislature. His many appointments, affiliations, and directorships have included chair of the Board of Governors at the University of Victoria, president of the BC Institute of Chartered Accountants, and a member of the Board of Governors for the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. In addition to Chairing the WCB Board of Directors, Mr. Enns currently sits on the Board of Directors of Royal Roads University. Mr. Enns resides in Victoria, BC, with his wife and family.

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Gale Evans
Controller
CMA Canada

Gale Evans joined CMA Canada as the Controller in 2002. She brought over 20 years experience in both “profit” and “not-for-profit” sectors in Toronto and Calgary, including natural resources, education, insurance, and employee assistance. In addition, she gained international experience as the Manager of Accounting with the Aotea Centre for the Performing Arts in Auckland, New Zealand. At this premier venue Gale was responsible for initiating the accounting for a complex of theatres, restaurants, bars and convention halls. The Aotea Centre was responsible for the successful ticketing of the 1992 Commonwealth Games. Gale received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and graduated with a Diploma in Business Administration from Sheridan College in Oakville, before receiving her CMA designation in 1984. In addition to her fiscal responsibilities, which afford the opportunity to interact in a multi-jurisdictional environment with CMA Canada partners in 10 provinces and 2 territories, Gale is an integral part of the steering committee that is facilitating CMA Canada’s quality journey. CMA Canada addressed a broad range of criteria in the key areas of leadership, planning, customer focus, people focus, process management and supplier-partner focus leading up to the Level 2 certification by the National Quality Institute. CMA Canada was recognized for its accomplishments in the recent book ‘The Disney Way’ (Bill Capodagli and Lynn Jackson), which discusses the successful customer service model used by Disney and is continuing to implement and sustain a strategic management system focused on excellence as it works toward Level 3 certification. Gale represented CMA Canada on the Board of the Canadian Academic Accounting Association from 2003 to 2005.

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Richard Faber
Board Member
Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System

Richard Faber was appointed to the OMERS Board as the representative for retired members in June 2005. Richard brings with him more that 30 years experience in municipal government where he served in various capacities. He was the Manager of Budgets for more than 15 years for the City of London, where he finished his career as the Director of Administration. Following his career with the City of London, Richard served for several years as the Vice President of Finance and Administration for an International Relief and Development Organization. Throughout his career, Richard has served on various boards, primarily in the non-profit sector, and presently serves on several boards, in addition to the OMERS Board. He is also chartered director, a designation he earned from The Directors College (sponsored by McMaster University, the DeGroote School of Business and the Conference Board of Canada).

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Calla Farn
Director, Corporate Affairs, Government and Public Relations
McCain Foods (Canada)

Calla Farn, through Farn Consulting Services, provides communications and public affairs expertise to companies and industries nationally and regionally. Ms. Farn also provides corporate governance and due diligence guidance to boards and commissions as part of her consultancy role. Ms. Farn is a strong advocate for good corporate governance and has served on a number of industry, government and NGO advisory boards. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity Halifax-Dartmouth and is Chair of the Public Relations Committee. Her previous board experience includes the Nova Scotia Resource Recovery Fund, Clean Nova Scotia, Newfoundland Beverage Recovery Inc., Voluntary Planning, and the Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Society of Association Executives. Prior to Farn Consulting, Ms. Farn worked for 12 years with Refreshments Canada (formerly the Canadian Soft Drink Association) as Atlantic Vice President and Director of Public Affairs, specializing in media and government relations. She continues to provide consulting services to the food and beverage industries. Her communications background includes 12 years as a senior news producer at Global Television and CBC Newsworld in Toronto and Halifax. She left journalism in 1991 to further her education and graduated in 1993 from the Executive MBA program at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax.

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Peter Ferraro
Corporate Legal Counsel and Former Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Formerly of Parmalat Canada Limited

Peter L. Ferraro is an Ontario lawyer with a strong business background having over 20 years of in house legal and business experience in some major North American companies. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President & General Counsel of Beatrice Foods Inc. and other companies of the Parmalat North America Group. There he contributed in a multifaceted role as a member of the Executive Management team and had cross-functional involvement in all aspects of the business. Peter has lead and concluded many Canadian, American, and European business transactions. Previous experience also includes his tenure as Vice President & General Counsel of Ault Foods Limited. For over 10 years, he also served as Corporate Counsel with John Labatt Limited and its subsidiaries. In addition to his duties as a member of the Executive Management Team, Peter has handled many different mergers and acquisitions, the negotiation of significant business transactions, management of intellectual property, resolution of commercial disputes, crisis management, corporate governance, as well as giving counsel on day-to-day business operations and management. Peter is a member of The Law Society of Upper Canada and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario, and a Bachelor of Laws, from the University of Windsor. Peter has completed a Management Certification Program, at Rutgers University, and in 2006, successfully completed The Director’s College program attaining the Chartered Director designation. Peter is presently serving as a Director of Bioenterprise Corporation, a bioscience technology development company associated with the University of Guelph, and was recently appointed as Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Guelph General Hospital having served on this Board for approximately 2 years as Director and then Vice-Chair.

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David Fitzpatrick
President and Chief Executive Officer
Kivacorp Petroleum Ltd..

David M. Fitzpatrick President and Chief Executive Officer Kivacorp Petroleum Ltd. Calgary, Alberta Mr. Fitzpatrick co-founded Shiningbank Energy Ltd. in 1996 and until the sale of the firm in mid 2007, he remained the President, CEO and a director of the publicly-listed oil and gas trust. Mr. Fitzpatrick was employed in various senior management positions at Serenpet Inc., including Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice-President, Corporate Development and Gas Marketing, from 1990 until July 31, 1996. Prior to joining Serenpet Inc., Mr. Fitzpatrick held engineering and supervisory positions with Canadian Hunter Exploration Ltd. and Amoco Canada Petroleum Co. Ltd. Mr. Fitzpatrick graduated from Queen’s University in 1981 with a degree in Geological Engineering and received an Executive Management Program certificate from Queen’s University in 1994. He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta, and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Mr. Fitzpatrick is a Director of PrimeWest Energy Ltd. (public TSX, NYSE) an