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Exploring new opportunities, offering aviation and non-aviation problem-solving capabilities.

First CEO of the then recently privatized organization, I brought a private sector vision to this formally Federally operated Airport. Efficiency, innovation and revenue diversification resulted in 17 years of record growth for the Airport while it remained the lowest priced in Canada and the only International airport in North America with no passenger fee. At Thunder Bay Airport my team and I demonstrated that innovation is not necessarily all about technology and engineering. In addition to a unique financial management strategy, 9MW solar power plant, and low-cost/high service environment, we refined an airport operations methodology that is both more efficient, and provides for a safer airport.A fundamental principle of safety management systems is the notion of allocating finite resources to where they can be most effective in improving safety/reducing risk. "Airport Operation Specialists"​ (AOS) are trained to perform every aspect of airport airside and groundside operations. Airport emergency first response is one element of this training, along with airfield maintenance/monitoring/reporting, wildlife management, storm response and more. The result is an airport that, at any given time, has more people, more appropriately trained to not only respond to unfolding situations, but operate proactively to improve the safety, efficiency, and four-season availability of the Airport.I'm proud of all we achieved at the Thunder Bay International Airport including the fact that the Airport has never closed due to winter conditions. Innovation at Thunder Bay Airport has provided solutions to many common airport issues. We created subsidiary companies that offer these solutions to clients in Canada, US, Caribbean and overseas, and included in 1999 the world's first internet-based flight information system and in 2014 the world's first Android flight information system.

Thunder Bay

Canada's largest independent telecom Audit Committee 2012-14, annual strategic and personal success metrics for organization and CEO Chair, Governance & Nominating Committee 08-11. Lead governance policy review in 2009HRC Committee 2012-14, reviewed/established targets for performance management STIP, LTIP

one of the most active members of the Canadian Airports Council Board, participating on various committees including Audit, and working groups including the Canadian Aviation Regulatory Advisory Council. Helping to successfully defending the industry against misguided initiatives such as CAR 308, expanded rescue requirements for CAR 303, two Airport Acts, runway end safety areas, various emergency response regulations and others. Interactions with several different directorates within Transport Canada, including Aerodromes, Civil Aviation, Airport Divestiture, Aviation Security, and Air Policy.Successfully lobbied for regulatory changes that allow airports flexibility with regard to Airport emergency response resource management, resulting in more effective use of safety resources.

Canada

Several Canadian airport and port authorities combined resources to increase "buying power" and recognize administrative efficiencies. This administration committee is responsible for the governance and oversight of the defined benefit & defined contribution pension plans, and health benefit plans.As Chair and working with AON Hewit and members of the Committee, I was responsible for establishing and later updating the Plan texts, establishing and refining Investment policy statements and investment strategy, hiring portfolio managers, meeting regulated requirements, assessing actuarial evaluations, communicating/negotiating with OSFI and communicating with participating organizations. As a result the Plan is now in a more favourable solvency position.

· Reporting to the President, 90 employee manufacturing/consumer products, $14MM revenues · Responsible for operational redesign & management of $30MM manufacturing plants · Re-engineered manufacturing & engineering units based on Kaizen/Lean manufacturing. Increased plant throughput by 20% with no additions to head-count· Designed new synchronous production line and process flow based on the Theory of Constraints, with dramatically improved working conditions for employees. Reduced part travel/storage time, 50% reduction in inventory, 80% reduction in rejected parts, improved working conditions, employee morale, improve product quality, happy customers.

Reporting to the Founder/PresidentManaged a small but capable team. Developed and built prototype water treatment/recycling systems, including off the grid water recycling systems, UV and ozone sterilization systems, large capacity blackwater treatment systems.

Montreal

Built Aircraft management/maintenance & repair business from the ground up. Corporate aviation service centre including 12,000sqft hangar at Montreal International Airport. $0 to >$2million in revenues in <3years. National reputation for troubleshooting & problem solving. International recognition for technical excellence and quality customer service

Montreal, Canada Area

• Service Manager Provincial Aviation Montreal, reporting to Owner/President. Managed technical operations for ten aircraft charter airline including 3rd party aircraft maintenance, aircraft acquisitions and disposals, major repairs/alterations, paint shop, customer relationships. • Air Canada Montreal, began as jet engine technician overhauling Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce engines, progressed to line maintenance, performing trouble shooting and repairs on all types of commercial airliners. Solved fleet-wide thrust-reverser problem as young mechanic.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General, A

Activities and Societies: Team Victoria Research paper: Application of Modern Management Methods, including: Business Process.

Executive Education, Leadership & Relationships

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton Executive Education – Leading & Managing People Oct. 2009, Building Relationships that Work Dec. 2009

Negotiations Executive Education, Program On Negotiations Harvard Law

Negotiation and Leadership, Dealing with Difficult People, William Ury.