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Wes Becker, Chair Wes Becker, Chair, of Regina, Saskatchewan retired from a career with CIBC having held various management positions, primarily within the Bank's Commercial Banking division. Prior to retirement Mr. Becker acted as the Program Director for the Agricultural Value-Added Loan Program, a partnership between CIBC, FCC and Western Economic Diversification. A fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Professional Banking Program, Mr. Becker has served as Chair of Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation since April 1, 2008.
Blair Ross, Vice-Chair (Chair, Governance Committee) Blair Ross, Vice Chair (Chair, Audit & Finance Committee) of Regina, Saskatchewan is co-founder of SRG Security Resource Group Inc. a Saskatchewan based Security firm providing Investigation, Security Patrol, 24 CCTV real-time monitoring and Information Technology Security services across Western Canada. He has over 22 years of experience in business with the majority of his experience gained in the private security industry. In those 22 years he has built and managed security operations from the ground up. He has managed the security personnel at large scale events (i.e. the Pan American Games in Winnipeg) across Western Canada. A recipient of a Honourary Lifetime Big Brother award for his volunteer commitment, he also has co-chaired the CTV Sandra Schmirler Charity Golf Classic.
Dr. Ron Martin (Chair, Audit and Finance Committee) Dr. Ron Martin of Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan is a member of the Fond-du-Lac First Nation. Dr. Martin graduated with a dental degree and Advanced Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees in Sociology and Anatomy from the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Martin established Dene Dent Family Dentistry in Fort Qu’Appelle in 1995. Dr. Martin is a member of the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan. He has previously volunteered with the Environmental Assessment Review Panel; National Aboriginal Achievement Awards; Health Canada Quality Assessment Committee; the Fort Qu’Appelle Minor Hockey Association; and the Assembly of First Nations.
Ron Bruck (Chair, Human Resources/Compensation Committee) Ron Bruck (Chair, Human Resources/Compensation Committee) of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan served with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police throughout Saskatchewan, including eight years as Sergeant and Detachment Commander in Moose Jaw, before retiring in 2006. Mr. Bruck was awarded the RCMP’s 35-year Long Service Medal Gold Clasp, the Commanding Officer’s Commendation, Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal. His past and present volunteer activities include Boy Scouts Canada, the Saskatchewan Minor Hockey Association, Royal Canadian Legion, Rural Crime Watch, Neighbourhood Watch, Moose Jaw Regional Inter-Sectoral Committee and Victim Services Board of Directors.
Bonnie Wallin Bonnie Wallin of Wadena, Saskatchewan has spent the past 30 years working with adults with intellectual disabilities. She is recently retired and is a past member of the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Center’s Board of Directors. She has also served as a member of the SGI Board of Directors. She is a former Chair of the Wadena Economic Development and Tourism Committee, a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star (Wadena chapter) and is an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Chair of the Wadena Community Cares Foundation.
Patricia Thomson Patricia Thomson, a member of Carry the Kettle First Nation, is a wife, mother and grandmother. She is currently employed with Yorkton Tribal Council as the Director of Operations. She has an extensive background in the areas of program management, development, implementation and delivery of First Nations services. She has worked her way from the front line delivery of services to development and implementation of a wide range of services impacting First Nations people within the First Nations, provincial and federal governments. She has served on numerous boards, locally, regionally and nationally and continues to offer input into approaches that are sensitive to the needs of First Nations people, fosters relationships and builds trust and understanding among partners.
Michael Starr Chief Michael Starr of the Starblanket First Nation represents File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council on the Indian Gaming Regulators (IGR) Board of Directors. He formerly served five conservative three-year terms on council where his primary work was in the area of Education, Sports and Recreation and Youth. Chief Starr encourages and promotes the treaty principles among youth, stating, “They are our future leaders and knowledge keepers.” Chief Starr has been very active in sports, particularly hockey and continues his physical fitness with outdoor biking. In addition to outdoor sporting activities, Chief Starr lives a non‐intrusive lifestyle by attending traditional ceremonies and spending quality time with his family.
Terry Lavallee Terry Lavallee was raised on the Cowessess Indian Nation where he attended school at Cowessess and Broadview, and graduated from Sheldon Williams High School in Regina. After leaving home he spent time in Toronto where he organized cultural activities and founded a cultural dance group called "Indian Canada." Other accomplishments have included: conducting audio-visual programming at the University of Alberta and Muskwachee Cultural College in Hobbema, Alberta; and organizing and maintaining a provincial sports organization in Alberta. He attended the University of British Columbia and the University of Alberta. On the national level, Mr. Lavallee was a member of the Council of Aboriginal Leaders for the Bank of Montreal; and he is a member of the National Environment Committee. He also served on the board of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College. He also has his own Red Thunder consulting firm. Mr. Lavallee has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Administration from the University of Regina.
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