Lakehead University Board of Governors Member Biographies 2014-2015

Contents Murray Walberg……..………………………………………………………………….2 David Gordon Tamblyn………………………………………………………………..3 Cameron (Cam) Clark………………………………………………………………….4 Brian J. R. Stevenson, Ph.D……….………………………………………………….5 Paul Capon………………….……….………………………………………………….6 David Heroux……………………………………………………………………………7 Bill Keeler………………………………………………………………………………..8 Gilbert L. Labine………………………………………………………………………..9 Angela Maltese………………………………………………………………………...10 Brian McKinnon………………………………………………………………………..11 Ross Murray……………………………………………………………………………12 Robert Perrier…………………………………………………………………………..13 Maria Phipps….………………………………………………………………………..14 Frances Picherack…………………………………………………………………….15 Bruce Waite…………………………………………………………………………….16

Murray Walberg Board of Governors, Chair

Murray Walberg’s 22-year career with the financial services industry allowed him to obtain a broad array of leadership experiences.

The majority of Murray’s career has been in field positions in a variety of businesses including Territory Manager at Royal Trust, and Centre Manager in Private Banking. Murray also has experience in RBC’s National Office, holding leadership positions including National Manager, Wealth Management Strategy, Director and North American Manager Strategy for RBC USA.

Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Murray worked in RBC’s National Office in Toronto and in the southern United States. In 2005, Murray returned home to Thunder Bay as Regional Vice President of Northwestern Ontario.

Murray is active in the community by volunteering with several organizations as Director of United Way of Thunder Bay, President of Ambassadors Northwest, and Director of the Thunder Bay Port Authority. Murray was also Chair of the 2009/2010 Cavendish University Cup and Chair of the 2009 United Way Campaign, and Director for the Innovation Centre.

Murray has several professional designations including Fellow of Institute of Canadian Bankers (FICB) and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Murray also holds his Masters, Business Administration (MBA) from Dalhousie University.

David Gordon Tamblyn Board of Governors, Vice-Chair

David Tamblyn has an extensive background in public education having obtained a Bachelor of Education degree from Lakehead University and a Master of Education from Charles Sturt University. His career in education has been with the Superior- Greenstone District School Board where he began as a classroom teacher before moving into school administration as a principal and on to the board level as superintendent. In June of 2011 David was appointed Director of Education with the school board.

David has been involved at the community level as a member of a number of boards including the North Shore Economic Revitalization and Community Development and currently as chair of the Area in Recovery Plan for Jackfish Bay.

Born and raised in Thunder Bay, David has called Rossport home for the last 23 years. He lives with his wife Ruth in the small north shore village and their two grown children Mitch and Carly. David & Ruth operate an adventure tourism business in the summer months offering sea kayaking excursions on Lake Superior. As well as being an avid kayaker, David enjoys skiing in the winter months and if the conditions permit, ice boating on the lake.

Cameron (Cam) Clark Board of Governors, Immediate Past Chair

Cameron Clark held several senior positions throughout his 32-year career in the Ontario Public Service including Deputy Minister with Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development and Mines; Assistant Deputy Minister of Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources; Northwest Regional Director of Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Chief Provincial Negotiator, Mississauga #8 Land Claim with the Ontario Native Affairs Secretariat.

He has lived and worked throughout Northern Ontario including Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Wawa and Thunder Bay. He is presently retired and living in Thunder Bay, although he does some consulting (English River Consulting Inc.) and is actively engaged as a director in a number of boards including the Trans Canada Trail Foundation and the Quetico Foundation.

Brian J. R. Stevenson, Ph. D. President and Vice-Chancellor

Advocating for economic development, democracy, and social justice has given Dr. Brian Stevenson a strong sense of purpose – whether it’s promoting positive international relations or monitoring a presidential election in Peru. But his conviction that universities can change the world brought him to Lakehead in 2010.

The Foundation for a Global Perspective Growing up in Mexico, Canada, and the United States instilled in Dr. Stevenson an appreciation of different cultural perspectives and a curiosity about the world that shaped his educational path. He received a BA (Honours) and MA in political science from the University of Victoria followed by a doctorate in political studies from Queen’s University. After graduation, he worked as an International Studies professor and a Canadian Studies coordinator with the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México in Mexico City. His love of teaching and the challenges of institution-building later served him well as the University of Alberta’s Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (International) and the University of Winnipeg’s Provost and Vice-President (Academic). Dr. Stevenson fundamentally reshaped the University of Alberta’s International department by almost doubling student enrolment and increasing revenues from $2.5 million to $25 million between 1999 and 2005. His tenure at the University of Winnipeg from 2006 to 2010 was also characterized by bold initiatives. Creating new pathways to university for underrepresented students, implementing an integrated budgeting and planning system, and establishing a Faculty of Business and Economics were all part of his sweeping mandate for academic renewal. Dr. Stevenson has alternated his time in the university sector with periods in the fast-paced world of politics. He was a senior policy advisor to Canada’s Minister of International Trade as well as to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In 2005 and 2006, he was based in Washington as a cabinet member with the Organization of American States and as a public policy analyst with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

A Time of Transformation With his expertise in governance, international relations, trade, and foreign policy, it is not surprising that Dr. Stevenson is adept at creating connections. Since becoming Lakehead’s President and Vice-Chancellor, he has used this ability to position the University for the next phase of its evolution. Listening to stakeholders, from casual conversations in office corridors to overseas recruitment missions, has been critical in articulating the strategic priorities that are making Lakehead a true educational innovator. Under Dr. Stevenson’s direction, the University is nurturing research capacity, attaining long-term financial sustainability, fostering economic growth, and opening Lakehead’s doors to students facing barriers to postsecondary education. His work in countries around the globe has shown him that universities are leaders in achieving social equality and transforming lives. Or as Dr. Stevenson puts it, “Lakehead is a place to ask questions and seek answers. A place to test yourself and explore the limits of knowledge. And it is a place to develop solutions that strengthen the fabric of democracy.”

Paul Capon

Currently political advisor at the Matawa First Nations Tribal Council in Thunder Bay, Paul Capon has had a number of years of experience working with First Nations and Aboriginal groups. Since graduating with an Honours Degree in Political Science at Carleton University in Ottawa, Paul has worked exclusively within the Aboriginal Community. He has worked at the former Native Council of Canada, Nishnawbe-Aski Nation, Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres, Whitesand First Nation and the Ontario Native Women’s Associations in a variety of administrative and policy positions. This has given him a good cross section of issues and experiences within the Aboriginal Community, especially in the areas of health, education, training and natural resources (forestry, mining, and environment) and public administration. He and his wife Margaret spend their summers at Sliver Islet; they call Thunder Bay home and are involved in various community and church groups.

David Heroux

David Heroux is a Lakehead University graduate from HBComm and the Past President of the Lakehead University Alumni Association.

David has previously represented the Alumni Association on the Board of Governors.

He is a Commercial Account Manager with the Royal Bank, Northwestern Business Centre and has held several management positions throughout Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. In 2001, he and his family returned to Thunder Bay after a 15- year hiatus.

David is active in several local organizations and is the past Chair of the Scandinavian Home Society. He was the Chair of the Business Improvement Association in Fort Frances, a treasurer for the Brandon and District United Way, and a director with the Brandon Red Cross Society.

William (Bill Keeler

Bill has been a resident of Thunder Bay since 1980. He and his wife Lucille have three children, a son Cory is a graduate of Lakehead University and teaches at Churchill High School. Two daughters Andrea Klukie also a graduate of Lakehead who resides in Cochrane, Alberta and Kelly Krotenko of Canora, Sask. Bill and his wife are the proud grandparents of five grandchildren.

Bill is a graduate of Lakehead University (BA ’98) and was the Athletic Facilities Supervisor at our C.J Sanders Fieldhouse for 27 plus years before retiring in 2009. Throughout his career at Lakehead he served on several committees such as the Health & Safety, Alumni Association Golf Tournament, and Long Range Planning. He was a member of 4 National Women’s Basketball Championships, 3 National Wrestling Championships and a member of the Thunder Bay Sports Bid Committee to develop avenues to attract and market sporting events to Thunder Bay. The goal was to help increase tourism and raise the city’s profile nationally and internationally.

He was the recipient of the 2009 Ontario University Association’s (OUA), J.P. Loosemore Award given to individuals in recognition of major contributions through administrative work with University Sport.

A member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veterans Association having been a member of the police force before moving to Thunder Bay.

He has been a long time member of the Lakehead University Alumni Board and completed a two year term as President in Nov. 2012. He feels quite privileged to be a part of the Association and was able to be part of such events as convocations at both the Thunder Bay and Orillia Campuses. As past President he is looking forward to working with the Board of Governors and the Administration at Lakehead University.

Gilbert L. Labine

Gil Labine is a prominent Thunder Bay lawyer who has shared his insight with students at Lakehead University, Confederation College and local high schools.

Born and raised in Cochenour, Ont., Gil specializes in Criminal Litigation and is a Partner with the Thunder Bay law firm of Atwood Labine Arnone McCartney LLP.

Gil has been a standing agent for the Ministry of the Attorney General (Thunder Bay) since 1998 and has been appointed as a Special Prosecutor for the Law Society of Upper Canada. Since 1989, Gil has been certified as a specialist in criminal litigation by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

As well, Gil has served as the Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors for the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

His wide range of community involvement includes volunteering to lead many sports events across the city, including hockey, softball, cross-country skiing, running and curling.

Angela Maltese

Angela Maltese was appointed as one of the Board of Governors’ Lieutenant Governors’ in Council appointees in February 2014. A Chartered Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, and partner with Grant Thornton LLP in Thunder Bay, Ms. Maltese will bring her vast experience on local and provincial committees and boards, as well as a wealth of knowledge about, and history in, Thunder Bay, to Lakehead’s Board of Governors.

Brian McKinnon

Brian McKinnon represents the Red River Ward as a Councillor for the City of Thunder Bay. One of the reasons Brian ran for City Council was to put his experience to work to help forge a new direction for the people of Thunder Bay, and that desire also played a key role in his decision to run for Lakehead’s Board of Governors.

Brian is not afraid to make tough decisions; decisions which have been well researched and data supported and will make Thunder Bay a better place to live. He brings a lot of experience to the table.

Over the last several years, Brian has been the President of the Canadian Association of Principals, the Past-president of the Ontario Principals Council, the Past-chair of Youth Employment Services, and has engaged in other boards within the community. Brian is the immediate past Chair of the Northern Cancer Research Foundation which has become one of the key organizations in support of cancer research, equipment and program acquisition in the region, helping to create a world class cancer treatment and research facility in Thunder Bay. Brian also serves as Vice-Chair of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation and represents City Council on the Thunder Bay Police Services Board.

Ross W. Murray

Ross Murray was born in Dryden, Ontario. He graduated from Queens University with a Bachelor of Commerce, and York University with an M.B.A. He spent four years in the money market and venture capital areas before starting at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto. When he graduated, he and his family moved back to Thunder Bay, where he practiced law.

Since 1991 Ross has served as a Bencher for the Law Society of Upper Canada. He is Past-Chair of the Law Society Finance Committee and Past-Chair of the Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company. He is currently a Life Bencher.

He was actively involved in initiating and developing the law school proposal for Lakehead, serving as Lakehead’s primary liaison with the Law Society of Upper Canada.

He is a past president of the Thunder Bay Law Association, and is currently an ex- officio director.

Ross is also a Past Chair of McKellar General Hospital, where he also served as chair of finance.

He served as director and treasurer of both the Thunder Bay Historical Museum and the National Exhibition Center. He was responsible for the corporate fund-raising for Thunder Bay’s new art gallery.

Ross had a broad legal practice in Northwestern Ontario, including serving small and medium sized businesses, prosecuting drug cases, litigating family law, personal injury, and employment law cases.

He taught business law in the School of Business at Lakehead University, and has lectured in business seminars at Confederation College.

Ross is married and raised three children in Thunder Bay.

Robert Perrier

Robert Perrier has a long history with Lakehead University, beginning in 1998 as a Concurrent Education student who graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and English, and a Bachelor of Education.

He then joined the Office of Admissions & Recruitment as the Manager of Undergraduate Recruitment. Robert oversees Lakehead’s recruitment-related marketing and promotions, and national and provincial recruitment programs.

Robert was an integral member of the team that executed a comprehensive launch of Lakehead University’s Orillia Campus, and he continues to play an active role in the growth and promotion of the campus.

Outside of university affairs, Robert is an active member of the City of Thunder Bay Cultural Services Advisory Committee, and most recently sat on the steering committee that authored the City of Thunder Bay Cultural Plan. He sits on committees for the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, and North Superior Workforce Planning Board, and is a volunteer with the Ontario Special Olympics.

Maria Phipps

Maria was raised and educated in Port Arthur, Ontario, and graduated from Lakehead University with a Diploma in Library Technology in 1970. She completed an Honours BA in Psychology from the University of Guelph in 1978, and a Masters in Information Science from the University of Western Ontario in 1979

Maria is president of M.E. Phipps & Associates Inc., an information and knowledge management consultancy which she founded in 1979. For the past 35 years, her firm has provided information and knowledge management solutions to corporations and organizations across Canada. She is also a member of a number of national and provincial associations within her profession, and has been a member of CFUW for over 30 years.

Maria has previously been a member of the Lakehead University Board of Governors, starting in 2007. She also serves on Lakehead’s 50th Celebration Committee. Since 1990, Maria has served as governor, committee member, and trustee of Trinity College School and St. John's Kilmarnock School. In 2007 she was appointed as a founding director of the Trinity College School Foundation and is chair of the Governance Committee. Maria has also been a member of the Admissions Advisory Team at the Northern Ontario Medical School (NOSM).

Although her main family home is located rural Guelph, Ontario, she spends 4 – 5 months of the year in Northwestern Ontario specifically Nicol Island, Rossport and Thunder Bay for the last 35 years. She also remains involved in the Thunder Bay community. Maria and her husband David have two grown children, Geoff and Elizabeth.

Frances Picherack

Frances Picherack is President of Petrine Consulting Inc, specializing in governance, strategic policy and program development in the regulation of health, education, and community development services in the private, public, and voluntary sectors. She is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and the Canadian Board Diversity Council.

Frances has extensive experience in multi-sector systems level collaboration and innovation for population health, systems capacity development and sustainability. Since 1987, she has developed a recognized expertise in the implications of public policy, legal and regulatory changes for clients such as complex health systems, universities, and private and public foundations, with a niche focus on professional regulators adapting to global trends and developments. She has published, presented and engaged in background research on the above matters on behalf of clients, and in collaboration with accomplished colleagues. She has spoken provincially, nationally, and internationally in her field.

Frances has taught in nursing and health sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Ontario at Lakehead, McMaster and Ryerson Universities, and has enjoyed Adjunct Appointments in faculties of Medicine, Nursing and Health Administration at the University of Toronto, University of Alberta, and the University of British Columbia.

Community service has been an important part of Frances’ life wherever she has lived. She has served on a number of boards, foundations, public commissions, and officially appointed task forces across Canada. She embraces and supports innovation. She was one of the “40 Friends of Lakehead” that created a founding bursary for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), and annually sponsors the Frances Guzzi Picherack Saydana Award endowment for a NOSM student. A PACI graduate, she and her son Roman (McGill Law with Great Distinction, 2008) are also inaugural supporters of the Lakehead University Law School through scholarships in honour of the late Richard “Ritchie” Picherack.

Bruce Waite

Bruce Waite attended the University of Western Ontario where he received his arts degree in 1963 and his law degree in 1966.

He began his law practice in Orillia in 1968 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1979. In May of 2000, Bruce merged his practice with HGR Lawyers and later that year took a position as Corporate Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer for a multi-jurisdictional manufacturing corporation where his responsibilities included corporate governance and acquisitions.

In 2004, Bruce returned to the private practice of law and rejoined the HGR firm where he is restricting his practice to business and succession planning, commercial real estate and financing.

He is a past vice-chair of the Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation, Founding Chair of the Physicians Recruitment and Retention Committee, member and Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Orillia, a former Deputy Judge of the Ontario Small Claims Court, Past President of the Orillia Law Association, and a founding Director of the Friends of the OPP Museum. Bruce was born and raised in St. Thomas, Ontario.