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Board of Directors

The Honourable Michael Fortier, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, announced one new appointment to the DCC Board of Directors in 2007–08: Shirley McClellan. In March 2008, Ms. McClellan was appointed to the Board to replace Mr. Garneau. Mr. McLure’s term as Chair expired in April 2008. Mr. Robert Presser was appointed Chair in June 2008.

Mr. John D. McLure Mr. John D. McLure (Chair)

A former federal deputy minister and member of the Canadian Forces, Mr. McLure served as Chair of DCC from April 2001 until April 2008.

Mr. T. L. Callahan Mr. T. L. (Lloyd) Callahan

Mr. Callahan is President and CEO of Callahan Construction and brings business management and construction industry experience to DCC.

Mr. Jean-Claude Garneau Mr. Jean-Claude Garneau

President of Exotech, Mr. Garneau has more than 35 years of construction industry experience on largescale engineering and construction projects.

Ms. Kris Matthews Ms. Kris Matthews †

Ms. Matthews is a business consultant who has served on the boards of numerous organizations. She is a senior principal with Matthews Group LLP.

Ms. Shirley McClellan Ms. Shirley McClellan †

Ms. McClellan served as a Member of the Alberta Legislature between 1987 and 2007, holding a number of senior cabinet positions . She is currently a Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the University of Alberta.

Mr. Ross Nicholls Mr. Ross Nicholls *

Mr . Nicholls joined DCC in 1978 and served in many operations and management positions in various regions before being appointed President & CEO in 1996.

Ms. Nancy Penner Ms. Nancy Penner ‡ *

Ms. Penner has practiced law for more than 20 years in diverse fields . She has also served on the boards of many public, private and not-for-profit organizations. Ms. Penner is the Acting Chair of DCC.

Mr. Robert Presser Mr. Robert Presser ‡ †

Mr. Presser is vice President of Marketing with Montreal’s Acme Engineering Products . He has extensive experience developing corporate governance and merger and acquisition mandates for large Canadian corporations.

  • ‡ Denotes a member of the Governance Committee
  • * Denotes a member of the Nominating Committee
  • † Denotes a member of the Audit Committee