Board of Directors

In March 2008, Ms. Shirley McClellan was appointed to the Board of Directors of DCC. Ms. McClellan replaced Mr. Jean-Claude Garneau, who had provided excellent guidance to DCC over his 10-year tenure on DCC’s board.

In April 2008, Mr. John McLure’s term as Chair of the Board expired. Mr. McLure had been a long-serving and dedicated member of DCC’s board who, before he became the Chair of the Board in April 2001, had been a board member since January 1990. Ms. Nancy Penner served as Acting Chair of the Board until Mr. Robert Presser’s appointment in June 2008. Mr. Marc Ouellet was appointed to DCC’s board on May 15, 2009.

Mr. Robert Presser, Chair of the Board Mr. Presser is Vice-President of Acme Engineering Products Ltd. in Montreal. He has extensive experience in corporate governance, as well as in mergers and acquisitions for large Canadian corporations.

Mr. Lloyd Callahan Mr. Callahan is President and CEO of Callahan Construction Co. Ltd. in Kelowna. He brings many years of business management and construction industry experience to DCC.

Ms. Kris Matthews Ms Matthews is the Managing Partner of The Matthews Group, LLP in Calgary. As a business consultant who has served on the boards of numerous organizations, she brings much private sector experience to DCC’s Board of Directors.

Ms. Shirley McClellan Ms McClellan was a Member of the Alberta Legislature from 1987 to 2007 and held a number of senior cabinet positions. She is currently a Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the University of Alberta and is the Chair of the Board of Horse Racing Alberta.

Mr. Ross Nicholls Mr. Nicholls began his career with DCC in 1978 and held various operations and management positions in many different regional offices until he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 1996.

Ms. Nancy Penner Ms Penner is a seasoned corporate lawyer who has practised law in Calgary for over 20 years. She has also served on the boards of many public, private and not-for-profit organizations.