Gerry Wood
Gerry first began his career in Scotland at his father’s Ford Dealership where he was involved in converting vehicles to hand-controls for disabled drivers.
In 1969 Gerry headed west and began work for Maclin Ford as a Sales Representative and then spent five years as the New Vehicles Sales Manager. In 1979 Gerry purchased a small GM Dealership in Vulcan, AB and by 1983, Gerry bought Southridge Mercury Lincoln which is now Woodridge Ford Lincoln.
Over the past 36 years, Gerry has grown the business to include six dealerships city-wide, a Collision Centre facility and other business enterprises. The Wood Automotive Group has pioneered and fine-tuned customer marketing initiatives, the concept of vehicle leasing and cost effective, excellent service, and fostering life-long relationships.
The Wood Automotive Group now employs over 600 individuals providing outstanding employment opportunities in the Calgary area.
As a recognized leader in the Canadian Automotive Sector, Gerry has accepted many key appointments with local, provincial and national associations. As a member of several executive bodies, he represents Canadian automotive dealers to both manufacturers and governments.
He is highly active in the Calgary and Okotoks communities. Some of Gerry’s involvements entail organizations such as the Calgary Stampede Corporate Hospitality Committee, Canadian Down Syndrome Society, United Way, Inclusion Alberta, Robbie Burns Club of Calgary, Mustard Seed, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and The Salvation Army. The Woodridge Charity Golf Tournament celebrated its 30th and final year in 2015 and with the tireless efforts and hard work of his wife Elaine, has raised almost 4 million dollars in funding towards the building of the PREP School and programs for individuals with Down syndrome. Gerry has furthered his commitment to supporting children’s charity as a major sponsor of the Shaw Charity Classic Golf Tournament and the creation of the Wood Automotive Group Kid Hero of the Month Award in support of KidSport and Comrie’s Sports Equipment Bank.
Bill Yuill
He was previously Chairman and CEO of Monarch Communications Inc., the parent Company of Monarch Broadcasting Ltd. and Monarch Cablesystems Ltd.
Bill is currently a Director of Shaw Communications Inc. and the Chairman of their Human Resources and Compensation Committee. He is also a Director of the Western Investment Company of Canada Ltd. (2016), a Trustee of the St. Andrew’s College Foundation (2001) and a Governor of the Western Hockey League (1989). He served as a Director of the Western Financial Group from 2004 to 2011.
Bill is currently the Chairman of the Yuill Family Foundation. He was a member of the Alberta Economic Development Authority, a past Director of the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede and the past Chairman of the Medicine Hat College Foundation.
Bill has received numerous awards, including the Milner Fenerty Pinnacle Award (1995), the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal (2003) and the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal (2013). He also received an Honourary Doctor of Laws from the University of Lethbridge (2006) and the Alberta Order of Excellence Award (2016) and an Honorary Degree from the Medicine Hat College (2017). His team also won the champion’s trophy in the wild cow.
He is the third generation of his family to reside in Medicine Hat. Bill attended public schools in Medicine Hat, at St. Andrew’s College in Aurora, Ontario and at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
S.P. (Pat) Shouldice (1935 – 2010)
Pat's entrepreneurial spirit inspired him to build NOWSCO (Nitrogen Oil Well Service Company) in 1962, after leaving Stanolind Oil & Gas. Pat's 33 years as CEO of NOWSCO established him as a highly respected professional within the oil and gas industry and a recipient of numerous awards of recognition. Often sought after for his accomplishments, reputation, personal and professional integrity, Pat served as a board member for many oil and gas service companies, including Collicutt Hanover, Mullen Transportation, NQL Energy Services, United Industrial Services, and Gardner Exploration.
Pat, "THE BIG GUY" was elected into the Petroleum Hall of Fame (also a Founding Director) in 1994 for having developed a new technique for servicing oil wells. He was a finalist for Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year in 1996. He was the Chairman of the 42nd Oilman's Golf Tournament in 1992 and a Director of the Oilman's for several years. An avid sports fan, Pat followed the Calgary Stampeders his entire life. He was a member of the Earl Grey Golf & Country Club, Camelback Golf Course (Phoenix, Arizona) and the Calgary Petroleum Club.
A kind and generous man, Pat gave back to the Calgary community by donating to numerous causes and charities including Stars Ambulance, Fort Calgary, Alberta Children's Hospital and the Cardiology Division, Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services. Pat Shouldice will be remembered as a "Trail Blazer." He did it all when nobody else knew how to do it. A renowned storyteller, who loved to laugh, this one-of-a-kind proud Irishman.
Ross Glen
RGO Office Products began operating in 1966 with three people and has since grown to a staff of over 275 employees in Calgary, Edmonton and Canmore. From the beginning, RGO has continued to diversify and is now the largest company of its kind in Canada. From inception, RGO has strived to be a “one stop shopping centre” serving Albertans; selling and servicing all products with a full complement of valueadded services. Primary product groups are office, hospitality, and institutional furniture; the latest technology in office equipment and a full range of residential and commercial window coverings and flooring. RGO is a privately held company that has an interest in real estate holdings and vertically compatible companies.
RGO Office Products has made significant contributions to the Calgary Performing Arts, the University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, SAIT, Bow Valley College, Calgary Junior Achievement, the Calgary Zoo, the City of Calgary, Heritage Park, the Humane Society, Resolve Campaign and many more local charities. Mr. Glen has a strong commitment to the City, Province and Country that he proudly calls “home”.
Mr. Glen is currently on the Chairman of Bow Valley College’s “Quest for Best Campaign”. He has been involved with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of Directors, the Calgary Stampeders and a Director for the Willow Park Classic. He is also a member of the Alberta Economic Development Board and WPO. He maintains a high profile in the community personally, and as President of RGO Office Products.
When Ross is not working, he enjoys a lot of golf in the summer. He is a very committed Calgary Flames and Calgary Stampeders fan and enjoys almost every single game in his executive suites.
He has been married for over 45 years to his wife Shirley. He has two grown daughters, Cathy & Debbie and five grandchildren.