J. David Durrant MADEMA Canadian citizen, who embodies the importance of family and country. His is a belief in responsible and sustainable development through a commitment to understanding communities, Indigenous Peoples rights, Reconciliation, and forming meaningful relationships built on mutual respect and trust. Substance over symbolism. Holistic and bottom-up. The creation of local enterprise, new jobs, high quality training, new revenue streams, and low taxation. Vigorously addressing Climate Change. Internationalist, thinking globally, acting locally. Raising awareness of the key issues facing society in the context of the natural environment.Market Development and Stakeholder Relationship ManagerPattern Energy Facility Manager, Wind Field OperationsMeikle WindSite operations (Pattern Energy Owner)Service Manager, Wind Field OperationsCape Scott Wind FarmWind turbine operations (Vestas)Local GovernanceAlberta and British Columbia, progressing upward to Chief Administrative OfficerMunicipal operations.Canadian Coast GuardMarket Development, Stakeholder Relations, Tier 1 Wind Field Operations. Leading all substation, BOP, turbine maintenance and repair. Implementing operation safety protocols.Developing a culture of safety and transcendent employee safety practices.Substation management, switching, maintenances.Improving performance and profitability within the framework of operation plans.Developing strategies for improved maintenance, diagnostic and operation to reduce costs.Recruited, developed, and managed personnel.Ensured professional standards and matrix development of personnel.Community relations.Developing new renewable opportunities.Local government. Volunteer to Senior Management.Various roles in public service. Working with Indigenous Peoples. Elected to Municipal Office.Canadian Coast Guard. Search and Rescue, aids to navigation, boating safety. RecipientDogwood Designation, George P. Vanier University of Alberta, DesignationGovernor General’s DesignationThe Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of JerusalemMel Osborne Fellow Citation of Outstanding Achievement, Canadian Parks and Recreation Association Award of Merit, British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association Union of British Columbia Award for Innovation and Best Practices Global Safety Ambassador Award, Vestas CanWea, Matt Holder Community Connection Award