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 Ronald KeefePresident & Chief Executive OfficerBioVectra Inc. - Charlottetown, PE Ron is President and CEO of BioVectra Inc. (formerly Diagnostic Chemicals Limited), a company named by Atlantic Progress as one of the Top 101 companies in Atlantic Canada and by MacLean's as one of the Top 100 employers in Canada. He is also the CEO of the Regis Duffy Bio-Science Fund, a private venture fund targeting science based businesses. Ron is a director of Maritime Electric Company Limited, a subsidiary of Fortis Inc. and a former member of the board of directors of the Bank of Canada. He is also Chairman of the board of PEI BioAlliance Inc., a company dedicated to the advancement of the bio-science sector of Prince Edward Island’s economy.
Ron is President of Communities 13 Inc., a non-profit organization which owns and operates a multipurpose recreational complex serving the needs of 12,000 residents in 13 communities. He is involved with Canada Games 2009 to take place in Prince Edward Island. Ron is a member of the advisory board for the UPEI School of Business. He is a Past-President of the United Way of Prince Edward Island.
He received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the UPEI and a law degree and a Masters in Business Administration from Dalhousie. He is also a member of the Canadian and Prince Edward Island Institute of Chartered Accountants
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 Glenn HynesChief Financial Officer & PartnerBluewave Energy - Dartmouth, NS Glenn is Chief Financial Officer & Partner of Bluewave Energy LLP, an Atlantic Canadian based national fuel distribution business. He recently spent a decade in various executive roles at Sobeys Inc. including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Development Officer and a member of the Company’s Leadership Committee.
In addition to serving on APEC’s Board and Management Committee, Glenn is Chair of UPEI’s Finance & Audit Committee and a member of that Board’s Executive Committee. He is involved in the community and has served on the Boards of many community organizations, including the Pictou County Chamber of Commerce and the Pictou County School Enhancement Capital Campaign and is an active supporter of Pictou County Minor Hockey.
Glenn earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Prince Edward Island. Glenn is a member of the Nova Scotia Institute of Chartered Accountants and Financial Executives International.
In 2000, Glenn was named one of Canada’s ‘Top 40 Under 40.’ In October 2002, he was honoured with UPEI’s Distinguished Alumnus Award and is Life President of his University graduating class.
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 Elizabeth BealePresident & Chief Executive OfficerAPEC Ms. Beale has been President and CEO of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council since 1996. Prior to that, she worked for 10 years as a consulting economist, advising senior levels of government on regional planning and economic strategies for Atlantic Canada. Her policy and research interests cover a wide range of topics related to the economy of Atlantic Canada including energy, the labour market and innovation strategies. Ms. Beale has authored numerous studies on public policy topics and is a frequent media commentator.
Under Ms. Beale’s leadership, APEC has grown to become an influential voice furthering the economic development of Atlantic Canada. Ms. Beale has also participated on a number of external advisory panels including the Labour Market Information Advisory Panel which reported in June 2009 to the Forum of Labour Market Ministers and the Nova Scotia Economic Advisory Panel which reported to Premier Darryl Dexter in November 2009.
Ms. Beale resides in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She holds a B.A. from the University of Toronto and an M.A. in Economics from Dalhousie University. Ms. Beale has taken an active role in a number of professional and community organizations. She is a past Governor of Dalhousie University and is currently a member of the National Statistics Council, Director of the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development at Memorial University and Director of Three Oaks Innovation at the University of Prince Edward Island.
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Cathy Bennett
Owner/Operator
Bennett Restaurants Ltd. - St. John's, NL |
 Cathy BennettOwner/OperatorBennett Restaurants Ltd. - St. John's, NL Cathy is the Owner/Operator of nine St. John’s area McDonald’s Restaurants. Having joined the McDonald's Team at age 16, Cathy quickly climbed the career ladder to become owner of seven McDonald’s Restaurants in 1999. Since then she has expanded her business and Bennett’s Restaurants Ltd. now employs over 300 people.
In addition to sitting on the APEC Board, Cathy’s portfolio includes: Immediate Past President, St. John’s Board of Trade; Chairperson, McDonald’s National Technology Forum; Director, Business Coalition of Newfoundland and Labrador; Cabinet Member, Daffodil House; and Committee Member, Labour Market Sub-Committee of the Strategic Partnership Council, Newfoundland and Labrador. Cathy also sits on the Board of Directors at Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro and is a Director with the Energy Corporation of Newfoundland & Labrador.
In 2007, Cathy was chosen to sign WHSCC’s inaugural CEO Charter for her leadership in workplace health and safety.
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 Steve BirdVice-President of FinanceBell Aliant Steve Bird is Vice-President of Finance at Bell Aliant. He is responsible for corporate consolidation, budgeting, financial information systems, internal financial reporting and provides business decision support to the Bell Aliant organization including investment analysis, capital management and reporting, revenue, expense and productivity management.
Since joining Bell Aliant in 1987, Steve has held a number of positions in Finance, Marketing and Sales with increasing levels of responsibility. He was promoted to the position of Director of Financial Service in 2001 and became Vice-President of Finance in 2005.
An active community member, Steve has been Chair for the Chefs for UNICEF committee for the past five years and has coached hockey in the Dartmouth Whalers organization.
A native of Nova Scotia, Steve completed his Bachelor of Commerce in 1987 at St. Mary’s University and received his Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation in 1995.
Steve enjoys staying active by going to the gym, golfing and spending time with his wife Jennifer and children Bradley, Taylor and Kaitlin.
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Alan Brown
Vice President East Coast
Petro-Canada - St. John's, NL |
 Alan BrownVice President East CoastPetro-Canada - St. John's, NL In July 2007 Alan joined Petro-Canada, returning to St John’s after an absence of 10 years. He was a member of the HMDC Leadership Team during the project and early operations phases of Hibernia. Prior to returning to NL, he worked with ExxonMobil as their UK Operations manager where he also held the positions of Chairman of ExxonMobil’s UK Pension Trust and Co-Chairman of the UK Oil & Gas Industry Safety Forum.
Alan has worked in various international capacities associated with the Exploration & Production business covering planning, project development and production operations activities.
He is a member of the Professional Association of Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK & Europe) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He graduated from Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities with engineering degrees, and is a Professional Civil Engineer.
Alan is married to Janette, with three children - two boys and one girl.
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Danny ChedrawePresidentWestwood Developments Ltd. - Halifax, NS Daniel Chedrawe is cofounder and President of Westwood Developments limited, a real estate development company since 1989. Daniel was born, raised and continues to reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He graduated from Saint Mary’s University in 1988 where he studied Economics and Political Science.
His development projects include single–family, multi-residential, commercial and condominiums all while keeping the emphasis of urban renewal and urban living. Danny hopes to provide people with alternative choices for living and working in and around the Halifax Regional Municipality core. Through his vision of development and planning he now participates in numerous boards of directors and is involved in many public discussions on the future of development.
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Wayne CrawleyPresident & CEOICD Utilities Limited In his role with energy company Emera, Wayne is responsible for business development, corporate strategy and communications. Under Wayne's leadership, Emera has grown with investments including Brunswick Pipeline, Bear Swamp Power, NRI Electric Transmission, and Bangor Hydro Electric.
In addition in chairing APEC, Wayne currently sits on the Boards of Open Hydro Corporation, ENTx Capital, Trade Centre Limited, Palooka's Gym and Nova Scotia Junior Achievement Hall of Fame. A native of Nova Scotia, Wayne received a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Saint Mary’s University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and completed his CA designation with Deloitte.
Wayne was honoured as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 in 2001.
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Ted Crockett
International Representative
International Union of Operating Engineers - Stratford, PE |
Ted CrockettInternational RepresentativeInternational Union of Operating Engineers - Stratford, PE Ted Crockett has been a full time Union Representative for 31 years, and has served as an International Representative of the International Union of Operating Engineers since 1995. He is currently the International Representative for Atlantic Canada.
Ted served 17 years on the PEI Labour Relations Board and was a Founding Director of the Charlottetown Airport Authority where he served for nine years. He is a past President of the PEI Building Trades Council, PEI Federation of Labour and the PEI Council of Labour. Ted attended UPEI enrolled in the Business Adminstration program. He has attended special labour studies at St. Frances Xavier University and was a member of the HRH Duke of Edinburgh Economic Study Conference at Oxford University.
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 Daniel HollandExecutive Vice-PresidentBeacon Securities Limited Daniel Holland moved back to his hometown of Halifax to join Beacon Securities Limited (the oldest, independent, full-service investment dealer in Atlantic Canada) in September 2006. As Executive Vice-President, he brings together his experience in a variety of roles in Canada and Europe. Specifically, he has worked in International Money Market Sales for the Bank of Montreal in London, UK and in Institutional Equity Sales for RBC Dominion Securities in London, UK covering accounts in the UK, France, Spain and Israel.
Daniel is responsible for the coordination of services offered to Beacon’s Institutional clientele who focus on Equity investments, as well as supporting the Fixed Income team on relationship management with provincial debt issuers across Canada.
Before joining Beacon, Daniel spent nine years working in Europe; in capital markets and management consulting. Daniel has a B.A. in Political Science from McGill University and an MBA from INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France).
Daniel is also a member of the Board of Neptune Theatre in Halifax
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Paul Jewer
Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer
Sobeys Inc. |
 Paul JewerSenior Vice President, Finance and TreasurerSobeys Inc.
Paul Jewer, CA is Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer for Sobeys Inc., a leading Canadian grocery retailer and food distributor. He leads the Company’s Finance, Controllership, Treasury, Tax Management, Investor Relations, Financial Planning, and Internal Audit functions.
Prior to joining Sobeys Inc. in 2003, Mr. Jewer held a number of progressively senior finance positions in the technology sector with Quest Software Inc. and Core Networks Inc. He began his career with Ernst & Young LLP providing audit, tax, valuation and business advisory services for a variety of clients in various business sectors.
Mr. Jewer graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Acadia University and received his Chartered Accountant’s designation in 1997.
Mr. Jewer is Past-President of Acadia University’s Alumni Association and in October 2009 was appointed Chair of the Board of Governors for the school. In May 2008, Mr. Jewer was recognized as a recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40™ award, which annually honours 40 Canadians under the age of 40 for vision, leadership, innovation, achievement and community involvement.
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Pierre-Yves JulienPresident & Chief Executive OfficerMedavie Blue Cross - Moncton, NB Pierre-Yves Julien joined Medavie Blue Cross (formerly Atlantic Blue Cross Care) in 1999 as Vice-President of Customer Service, and was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 2001. He served as President of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans from 2005-2007.
Pierre-Yves is currently Chairman of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association and serves on the Board of Directors of the Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada, Enterprise Greater Moncton, and Overland Realty Limited. He has also been involved with various non-profit organizations. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Actuarial Science from Laval University, as well as the professional designations of Fellow, Society of Actuaries (FSA) and Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA).
Pierre-Yves was selected as Atlantic Canada’s CEO of the year by Atlantic Business Magazine in 2007.
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Chris KeevillPresidentColour - Halifax, NS As President of Colour, Chris understands that a business’s success depends on the right mix of enthusiastic leadership and people who share your vision. That’s how he has overseen Colour for the past five years and how he manages each marketing execution for his clients – with energy, passion and a hand-picked team of professionals that he knows are the best for the job.
Chris is passionate about his community and is actively involved in many ways. As Chairman of the board of the United Way and President of Canoe ’09 (bringing the 2009 ICF World Senior Canoe Championship to HRM), he is always seeking ways to contribute to a thriving Atlantic Canada. He has credentials from Acadia University (BBA), the Ivey School of Business (MBA), the Rotterdam School of Management.
Chris was selected by KPMG for Quantum Shift in 2005.
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Ken Marshall
President - Atlantic Region
Rogers Cable Inc. - St. John's, NL |
 Ken MarshallPresident - Atlantic RegionRogers Cable Inc. - St. John's, NL Ken is the President - Atlantic Region for Rogers Cable Communications Inc., Canada’s largest cable television company. He is responsible for regional performance, customer service and marketing strategies for the Atlantic Region as it adapts to the new arenas of interactive communications products for the residential and commercial sectors. Ken has been with Rogers Cable (and formerly Cable Atlantic) for 18 years, and prior to that worked in Montreal with The Institute of Canadian Bankers.
He holds an MBA from Dalhousie University, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Ken is Chairperson for Special Olympics – Newfoundland Labrador, is an alumni member on the Board of Regents of Memorial University, and also is a Board member of Nalcor Energy, Canada’s 4th largest generator of electricity, and serves on the Board of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council.
In 2005, Ken was named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEO’s by Atlantic Business Magazine. Ken and his wife Andrea live in St. John’s with their three children, Andrew, Erin and Matt. In his spare time, he coaches minor hockey (and plays a frequent game as well), and spends time with his family, ideally on Marble Mountain or tinkering on a sailboat.
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Jeff MatthewsDirector of Business DevelopmentFort Reliance Jeff Matthews is the Director of Business Development for Fort Reliance. He has worked within the Irving Oil organization for 16 years in various roles.
The latest role of identifying and developing new projects in the Gas & Power Sector includes the recent construction of Eastern North America's first LNG Regassification Terminal in 25 years.
Jeff has a Bachelor of Business Administration from UNB Fredericton and also holds a Chartered Accounting designation.
Jeff is married (Cindy) with two children (Taylor and Jon). Jeff lives in Quispamsis NB.
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 Brian McMillanPresidentHolland College - Charlottetown, PE Brian is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Holland College in Prince Edward Island. The College offers over 65 full-time programs and is home to more than 2,500 full-time and 4,000 part-time learners. A registered psychologist with the New Brunswick College of Psychologists, Brian's research work has focused on adults with learning disabilities, enterprise education, and teacher and faculty assessments as they pertain to teaching.
Brian is a Past Chair and Honorary Life Member of Junior Achievement on the Island; a member of UPEI Board of Governors; a Director of Jr. Achievement Canada; a Director on the Board of Governors of the PEI Business Hall of Fame; a member of the PEI United Way Campaign Cabinet; and a Chair and Director of the Atlantic Provinces Community College Consortium. He is also active in his community as a youth counselor, a minor hockey and basketball coach, and an elder for his church. He received a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education from Mount Allison University, as well as an M.Ed in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in School Psychology from the University of Alberta.
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 Ken McOnieTreasurerEmera Ken McOnie is the Treasurer for Emera, an energy company with a market capitalization of $2.8 billion and energy assets of approximately $6 billion. Ken is responsible for leading all of the company’s treasury activities including capital structure strategy, financing transactions, commercial and investment banking relationships, rating agency relationships, employee pension and investment assets and enterprise risk management. In 2009, under Ken’s leadership Emera successfully issued approximately $1 billion in debt securities.
Ken has held progressive leadership roles throughout his career at Emera and prior to his appointment as Treasurer, Ken was Director of Finance responsible for Corporate Development, Risk Management and Tax expertise in the finance group. Ken and his team have guided the financial structuring and execution of Emera’s acquisitions and divestitures in addition to the development of the company’s long-term strategic forecast.
Born in Halifax, Ken’s professional career has spanned Canada with work experience in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto and Calgary. His academic accomplishments include a B. Comm. from Saint Mary’s University and an MBA from Dalhousie University. He was a Dean’s List student and the recipient of several academic achievement scholarships including the Father J.J. Hennessey Memorial Scholarship for the student-athlete best exemplifying athletics and academics.
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Bernard F. MillerManaging PartnerMcInnes Cooper Bernard F. Miller, Managing Partner, McInnes Cooper, one of the 20 largest law firms in Canada with offices throughout Atlantic Canada. Mr. Miller reports to the firm Board of Directors and is responsible for the overall direction and growth of McInnes Cooper including implementation of the strategic plan and delivery and execution of the firm’s annual business plans. Prior to being appointed MP/CEO, Mr. Miller practiced business law with a focus on environmental, energy, natural resources and real estate. Mr. Miller has been instrumental in developing the firm’s regional environmental law practice. Mr. Miller graduated from McGill University and Dalhousie University, is a member of the Canadian Centre for Environmental Arbitration and Mediation, the Canadian Bar Association, the New Brunswick Law Society and sits on the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Atlantic Regional Board.
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Steve Murphy
Senior Vice President, Atlantic Provinces Division
BMO Bank of Montreal - Halifax, NS |
 Steve MurphySenior Vice President, Atlantic Provinces DivisionBMO Bank of Montreal - Halifax, NS As Senior Vice President, Atlantic Provinces division, Steve is accountable for BMO Bank of Montreal’s Personal and Commercial business in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador. He has worked with BMO Bank of Montreal for over 22 years, holding a number of management and executive positions, including Strategy and Culture, and Market Leadership positions in Alberta and Ontario.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Commerce and MBA from the University of Windsor. Steve also attended the Advanced Management Program from Ivey & Kellogg School of Business.
Steve currently sits on the Board of APEC (Atlantic Provinces Economic Council). He is a cabinet member for the Future Campaign for the Kids Help Phone in Atlantic Canada and is on the Board of Governors for the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame. Steve also sits on the Board of the QE11 Foundation as a Trustee.
Steve resides in Halifax, is married to Susan and they have three sons.
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Cheryl Paynter
Vice President of Finance and Director of Hotel Operations
D.P. Murphy Inc. - Charlottetown, PE |
 Cheryl PaynterVice President of Finance and Director of Hotel OperationsD.P. Murphy Inc. - Charlottetown, PE
In her role with the D.P. Murphy Inc. Group of Companies, Cheryl is responsible for the operations of the company’s growing hotel division, along with the finance and administration functions for the company. D.P. Murphy Inc. is Atlantic Canada’s premier hospitality and food service company operating a number of franchised locations, including Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Super 8, Tim Horton’s and Wendy’s and has operations in Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. She serves on the board of directors at Maritime Electric, a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., and chairs its audit and environment committee.
Cheryl is an active volunteer in her community and is currently on the board of directors of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation, co-chair of the BMO Prince Edward Island Marathon and the Charlottetown Figure Skating Club, chairs the Tourism Industry Association of PEI’s Audit Committee and is a Mentor to a young, local business woman in a Canadian Youth Business Foundation Program. Cheryl is a graduate of UPEI's School of Business and articled with MacPherson Roche Smith Chartered Accountants, where she received her CA and CFP designations.
Cheryl received a lifetime membership at the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce for her service on the Board, Executive and as Past-President.
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Jo Mark ZurelPresidentStonebridge Capital Inc. - St. John's, NL Jo Mark is currently President of Stonebridge Capital Inc., a private (family) investment company that invests in a variety of businesses, including Atlantic Canadian start-up and high-growth companies. He also serves on the board of directors of Fronteer Development Group, Major Drilling Group, and Newfoundland Power. In his last career, Jo Mark was the Senior VP and CFO of CHC Helicopter Corporation, the world’s largest helicopter operator.
Jo Mark is very active in the community, supporting many charities and non-profit organizations. His current volunteer activities include serving as the Chair of Junior Achievement of Newfoundland and Labrador, Chair of the Red Cross corporate fundraising activities and 2nd VP of the St. John’s Board of Trade. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University.
Jo Mark was honoured as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 in 2000.
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