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Robert J. Wright,
C.M., Q.C. - Chairman
Mr. Wright is the Deputy Chairman of Teck Cominco Limited, a position he has held since June 2000. He was Chairman of Teck Corporation (the predecessor to Teck Cominco Limited) from 1994 to June 2000. From 1989 to 1993, he was Chairman of the Ontario Securities Commission. Prior to 1989, he was a senior partner in the law firm of Lang Michener. Mr. Wright is a trustee of the Fording Canadian Coal Trust, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association and a director of the AARC Foundation. He is also a member of the Investment Committee of the Ontario Workplace Safety & Insurance Board. Mr. Wright was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in April 1997.
Ron V. Adams,
B.ASc., P.Eng - Trustee
Mr. Adams retired from his position of Executive Vice President & President, Con-Force division of the Fund in August 2009. Prior to joining Armtec in October 2007, Mr. Adams was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Con-Force Corporations, positions he had held since 2000. Mr. Adams began his career with the Con-Force Corporations in 1973 and held successively senior roles in the company. Mr. Adams is a Governor of the Business Council of British Columbia and a member of the Cabinet of the United Way Campaign for the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. He is a Professional Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from the University of British Columbia.
Brian W. Jamieson,
B.Comm., A.C.A.N.Z. - Trustee
Mr. Jamieson is the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Jannock Properties Limited, a position he has held since March 2000. He was Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Jannock Limited from May 1986 to March 2000. Mr. Jamieson is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.
John E. Richardson,
FCA - Trustee
Mr. Richardson is the Chairman of the Ontario Pension Board, a position he has held since July 2004. He is on the Board of Directors of Research-In-Motion. He was Deputy Chairman of London Insurance Group from 1986 to 1995 and then became Executive Vice President, Corporate Development of London Insurance Group Inc. Prior to 1986, Mr. Richardson was a senior partner at Ernst & Young. Mr. Richardson is a Chartered Accountant, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Michael S. Skea,
B.A. - Trustee
Mr. Skea is an independent consultant providing strategic planning and marketing solutions, a position he has held since January 2005. Mr. Skea has held senior management positions with leading Canadian companies including the position of Vice President, Trade Marketing of Molson Canada (an international brewer), a position he held from November 2003 to January 2005. Prior to November 2003, Mr. Skea was employed by Mosaic Group Inc. (a marketing and communications company) from August 1998 to November 2003 where he held positions of increasing responsibility including President of the eForce division, President of Mosaic Marketing Services, President of Mosaic Digital and Senior Vice President of Mosaic Performance Solutions (North America). Mr. Skea was Vice President, Sales and Marketing of Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership (a direct-to-home satellite company) from 1996 to 1998. Mr. Skea holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen's University.