"Economic Task Force"

Tuesday Feb 15, Mayor Decoux announced the composition of his task force. He stated that they will report back by the last week of May, 2011. That they will meet a minimum of once a month either in person or by conference call.

First impression is a very impressive list, there obviously will be great expectations attached to this group and what they come back with.

Economic Task Force

Chairman Dr Frank Oliva: Former Dean at the University of Calgary

Task Force Members:

Doug Thornton: Former Councilor and Chair of the Economic Development Committee for the Town of Pincher Creek.

Lynnette Jessop: Serves on numerous boards and committees in the Crowsnest Pass

John E Squarek: President, CEO and director of several companies, currently a Director of the Alberta Clean Air Strategic Alliance

Ryan Gill: CEO/Partner of Suitcase Interactive a National Digital Marketing Agency.

Bruce Graham: President and CEO of Calgary Economic Development, currently spearheading the development and programming for the Global Business Centre for Southern Alberta.

Robert Tarleck: Former Mayor of Lethhbridge.

Janet Hyde: Consultant with Abiocon Stratergies Inc, worked previously in the Crowsnest Pass to develop an action plan for tourism.

Shane Stewart: Currently a developer in the Crowsnest Pass.