Not long after flood waters receded, volunteers across southern Alberta showed up at damaged homes to help with clean-up efforts. On June 23rd, 2,500 volunteers showed up at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium to help strangers clean out their homes and businesses. Alongside these efforts, campaigns for volunteers and supplies emerged on social media websites like Facebook and Twitter that received great reaction. The incredible response from volunteers also initiated the Alberta Flood Relief concert that raised $1.5 million in aid money. Money raised at this event was funneled to numerous aid organizations across Alberta helping with flood clean-up efforts. In the days following the June 2013 flood, Albertan’s came together to help those in need restoring their communities. Acts of generosity, leadership and team-work allowed for important services to be reinstated quickly keeping spirits high. The aid and encouragement from citizens across southern Alberta will remain a centre-piece of the stories that continue to be told of Alberta’s 2013 floods.
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Ross has extensive executive experience in Operations, Governance, Information Technology and Strategy at the board and senior management level including Mancal Corporation, Mancal Energy, Highridge Exploration and Atlantis Resources. He has worked in Oil and Gas, Coal, Commercial Real Estate, Portfolio Management, Recreation, Retail and Water and Wastewater Treatment. His experience is also geographically diverse having overseen operations in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Additionally, he has been on the board of companies with operations in Argentina, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Kazakhstan, and Russia. He has served on numerous Public, Private and Not for Profit Boards across a number of industries.
Ross has been active on several industry Boards and committees including the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and The Schulich School of Engineering Industry Advisory Council at the Schulich School of Engineering.
Brian is a seasoned Cleantech entrepreneur with a proven history of successfully bringing complex water technologies to the market. With over 25 years of experience, he has led various organizations to achieve significant milestones in the industry.
Having started as the founding CEO of the Pressure Pipe Inspection Company (PPIC) and later taking the helm at the Water Technology Acceleration Project (WaterTAP), Brian’s entrepreneurial spirit has been instrumental in driving innovation and growth within the sector.
He is an active investor in the cleantech sector and has served on many boards including the Ontario Clean Water Agency.
Actively engaged in industry associations like AWWA, WEF, IWA, and ASCE, Brian enjoys collaborating with fellow professionals to promote advancements in the field.
Brian holds an undergraduate degree and a PhD in Physics from Queen’s University, which has provided him with a solid technical foundation. As a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, he brings valuable insights to corporate governance.