Corporate Governance

Biography

After a successful career in the home building industry, Mr. Teal brings both his business knowledge and extensive board experience to his role as Chair of ISC’s Board of Directors. His board experience spans across provincial Crown corporations, private companies, sports and sponsorship roles.

He is retired from the position of President of Dundee Developments/Homes by Dundee, where he worked since 1996. Prior to this, Mr. Teal was the President and CEO of Preston Developments and served as a board member of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation from 1985 to 1991 and again from 2005 to 2007.

In 2015, Mr. Teal was the recipient of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year award. Mr. Teal has been awarded the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal for Volunteerism and the Canada Medal of Bravery. He was also recognized as Canadian Home Builder Member of the Year by the Canadian Home Builders Association and, in 2008, was named one of Saskatchewan’s 10 ‘‘Men of Influence’’ by SaskBusiness magazine. In 2009, he was a finalist for the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year Award.

Biography

Ms. Biemans was raised on an active cattle and grain farm near Bruno, Saskatchewan and is a partner at Behiel, Will & Biemans, where she practices law in the areas of real estate, estate planning and administration, and corporate law. She received the King’s Counsel designation in 2019.

Ms. Biemans attended the University of Saskatchewan, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Laws. She went on to complete her articles at a law firm in Weyburn, Saskatchewan.

Previously, Ms. Biemans served on the Board of Directors of SaskWater, Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce, the Humboldt Co-operative Preschool and the Carlton Trail Ski Club.

Biography

Mr. Brandvold recently retired from his role as Senior Vice-President and Partner of Connor Clark & Lunn, having held this position for the last 15 years. Prior to this position, Mr. Brandvold was Senior Vice-President with Greystone Managed Investments from 1998 to 2004 and Vice-President and National Sales Manager with CIBC Wealth Management in Toronto, contributing to his 40-year career in the financial services industry. He is a certified Chartered Investment Manager and Chartered Financial Planner.

Mr. Brandvold’s experience includes the startup of a mutual fund division for one of the big five Canadian Banks, as well as leading the private client division of Greystone Managed Investments prior to being amalgamated into Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group. His financial expertise and business acumen will be an asset to the ISC Board of Directors.

Mr. Brandvold attended the University of Saskatchewan and completed the Executive Program at Queen's School of Business. He also received Pro.Dir certification through Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.

His previous board experience includes Chair, Board of Governors, University of Regina; Chair, Governance Committee, Conexus Arts Centre; Chair, Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club; and a Governor of the CFL Board of Governors.

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Biography

Mr. Emsley’s wide array of business and professional experience contributes to his role as Chair of the Compensation Committee as well as his membership on the ISC Board. Mr. Emsley is the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Input Capital Corp., the world’s first agricultural streaming corporation. Input Capital Corp. is a publicly traded company, which is listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange (“TSX.V”).

He is also the President of Emsley & Associates (2002) Inc., (which operates an executive business centre in downtown Regina), Chairman and CEO of Security Resource Group Inc. (a cybersecurity and physical security firm) and Sabre West Oil & Gas Ltd. (an oil and gas company).

Mr. Emsley is also the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Assiniboia Capital Corp., which previously managed Saskatchewan’s largest farmland portfolio.

Mr. Emsley’s previous board experience includes directorship with the Public Policy Forum, Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club and several years on the board of the Bank of Canada.

Biography

Mr. Guglielmin has a strong financial background, including roles in treasury, investor relations, corporate development and strategic planning, which supports his role as Chair of ISC’s Audit Committee. He was the Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Ballard Power Systems Inc., a position he has held since 2010. Mr. Guglielmin has retired from this position and will be leaving Ballard later this year. Previously, Mr. Guglielmin served as Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of the public-private partnership Canada Line Rapid Transit Inc., a rapid transit project connecting the Vancouver International Airport, the City of Richmond and downtown Vancouver.

Prior to joining Canada Line Rapid Transit Inc., Mr. Guglielmin held senior management roles at Finning International Inc. in Vancouver, was Corporate Treasurer of BC Hydro, and held various management positions with The Bank of Nova Scotia in Toronto.

Mr. Guglielmin belongs to a number of professional organizations, including Financial Executives International (Canada) and the Association of Investment Management and Research.

Biography

Mr. Pourian’s background in consulting, information management and information technology spans over 30 years and includes significant experience in strategic planning, contract management, program management, business transformation, change management and organizational design.

Mr. Pourian has owned and operated Pourian Consulting Inc. since 2008. He is the former President and CEO of Sierra Systems Inc. He has been involved in mergers and acquisitions, working closely with boards of directors and investment advisors.

He has direct working experience in complex business development and delivery of large complex capital investment initiatives. He provides executive leadership for complete organizational and business transformation strategies with particular emphasis on value creation. His business advisory and management consulting industry experience spans government, manufacturing, banking, service and retail industries.

Mr. Pourian has been an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria, teaching within the MBA Program. He holds a Master of Science degree, majoring in Management Information Systems, from Sheffield City University, UK.

Biography

Ms. Powers expands the range of financial competencies on the ISC Board and Compensation Committee. She is a seasoned financial executive with over 25 years of experience in the private sector as well as with Saskatchewan Crown corporations. Ms. Powers is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Canterra Capital Corp., managing a diversified portfolio of farmland on behalf of the CPP Investment Board.

Previous positions include the Senior Portfolio Manager of Assiniboia Capital Corp., Vice-President, Private Investments at Harvard Developments Inc., Chief Financial Officer at Victoria Park Capital Inc., Chief Financial Officer at Investment Saskatchewan, and Chief Financial Officer of Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan.

Ms. Powers holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan and has her CPA, CA designation. She has been awarded her ICD.D designation by the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Biography

Mr. Roche has extensive experience in managing companies, specifically related to international business, to benefit ISC’s Board of Directors. He is an experienced entrepreneur and business executive with a strong track record of leading innovative companies.

Mr. Roche’s principal occupation is President and Chief Executive Officer of Stratford Group, a management consulting company he founded in December 2008.

Over his career Mr. Roche has sat on over 40 boards and committees. He is currently a corporate director on the boards of Ballard Power Systems Inc. as well as several private companies and community organizations.

In 2012, Mr. Roche became a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, which honours significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.

Biography

Ms. Ross brings a broad range of functional experiences to the ISC Board, with competencies in strategy and execution of key mandates, innovation and technology, and risk management.

She is a retired senior executive from TD Bank Group. Throughout her tenure at TD, she held a number of positions including, most recently, Senior Vice-President of Personal Banking Operations at TD Canada Trust. Previously, she held the positions of Chief Information Officer (CIO), and Senior Vice-President of Retail Transformation.

Prior to joining TD Bank Group, Ms. Ross ran Lenovo Canada Ltd., prior to which she held various senior roles with IBM Corporation.

Biography

Mr. Tchorzewski brings his legal expertise to his role as Chair, Governance and Nominating Committee and to the ISC Board. He has practised law in Saskatchewan and internationally for more than 25 years and is a partner in the Regina office of McDougall Gauley LLP. Mr. Tchorzewski’s practice includes working with local, national and international businesses in the areas of corporate governance, real estate, secured lending and information technology.

Mr. Tchorzewski has experience providing legal services to Saskatchewan’s Crown corporations, including Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation. Mr. Tchorzewski’s international experience includes private practice with the firm ASAR, during which he advised local and international business clients operating in the State of Kuwait.

Mr. Tchorzewski is a member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Bar Association. In 2017, Mr. Tchorzewski successfully completed the Director Education Program through the Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto), Edwards School of Business (University of Saskatchewan) and Levene Graduate School of Business (University of Regina) and was awarded his ICD.D designation by the Institute of Corporate Directors.