ABOUT
The History of the Alberta Enterprise Group
In 2007 a group of business leaders banded together to create an ambitious new business advocacy organization. The mandate of the group was to make Alberta a better place to live and do business, thereby creating long-term and unprecedented prosperity for every Albertan.
Over the years, both collectively and as individual members of AEG, we’ve succeeded in sharing Alberta’s story with the world. We effectively communicate the benefits of doing business in our province, we positively inform the public and policy makers on complex and challenging issues facing the province and the country, and we create real change as the community requires.
AEG members employ over 100,000 Albertans and generate billions in economic activity each year, stimulating and guiding the business climate to better serve us all.
Why AEG?
Advance your business with the many advantages provided through AEG, an organization that connects Alberta’s business leaders with decision makers and stakeholders across the region. Get in the know and have a hand in influencing the success of your business and others like it. Put your bottom line in focus with a group that has their finger on the pulse.
As Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders we all have to do our part
Murray Edwards
Chairman of the Board, CNRL
“Having been a member of Alberta Enterprise Group since the very beginning, I’ve watched the organization flourish. We need a business advocacy group that brings all industries together under one roof, focuses on the ‘big picture’ issues of the day, and has reach into every region of the province. AEG delivers that and more.”
Marcel Coutu
President and CEO, Canadian Oil Sands
“Canadian Oil Sands is a proud member of AEG. We recognize the important role they play in ensuring Alberta businesses remain productive and prosperous. Through events such as the mission to Quebec in 2012, AEG has also shown they are a proud and positive voice across Canada for the oil sands industry.”
Steven Kim
Investment Advisor, RBC Wealth Management
“AEG Membership has helped me to connect with top tier decision makers in Alberta business. With that, I’ve gained valuable insight and local market intelligence through Alberta’s business leaders. I have become a member of AEG for business but also because I’ve been a life long member of the Alberta community. AEG has given me a way to contribute in shaping Alberta’s bright future.”
Brendan Connolly
Owner Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse / Alliance Building maintenance
“I’ve been a member from the early days of the Alberta Enterprise Group. I have traveled on missions,attended meetings and work on projects and platforms. What I always tell people is ‘get involved’ it has turned out to be a great group of connections with great people doing great things. One of the best groups I’ve ever been a part of.”
The Board of Directors

Marlea Sleeman - Board Chair
Marlea has been with Sil since it was acquired in 2004, and with the related corporate group for over 25 years, and her energy and commitment to quality have been steadfast through her whole career. Over the years, Marlea has honed her skills in many company departments, including finance, asset planning, estimating, project

Cal Nichols - Chairman Emeritus
Chairman Gasland / Paradise Estates
Cal Nichols started his career in oil and gas as a commission agent for Esso and has spent most of his life in petroleum marketing and related industries as well as real estate development. In 1984, as a result of deregulation, Cal was a founding partner in Northridge Petroleum Marketing Inc. which was the first

James Rajotte - Past Board Member
Alberta's Washington envoy
Mr. Rajotte, recently stepped down from the AEG board to assume a key role as the senior representative for Alberta in Washington DC.Former Rogers Communications vice-president and former Edmonton MP Mr. Rajotte will play a key role, “The crisis in our energy industry underscores the need for Albertans

Bruce Pennock - Auditor
Partner - Pennock Acheson Nielsen Devaney
Bruce has extensive experience in providing audit, accounting and business advisory services to large family-owned enterprises, private equity-backed organizations and publicly traded entities. In recent years, he has led several due diligence teams assisting clients with strategic business acquisitions.

Tim Shipton - Board Vice Chair
Sr. Vice President - Oilers Entertainment Group
Tim Shipton is the Vice President of Corporate Communications & Government Relations for the Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG), the parent company of the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club. OEG is focused on expanding a broad range of sports and entertainment offerings, delivering outstanding fan

Steven Kim - Board Executive committee
Vice President & Portfolio Manager, RBC Wealth Management
Steven is an Investment Advisor with RBC Wealth Management, Dominion Securities. Mr. Kim is a graduate of the University of Alberta, where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with a major in Finance. A firm believer in ongoing education, he has acquired the advanced industry designations of

Terry O'Flynn - past Chair of the Board
President Prism Flow Products
Mr. O’Flynn is President and Co-owner of Prism Flow Products Inc. Prism is a wholesale valve manufacturers’ representative since 1995. Mr. O’Flynn has served on several boards and fundraising initiatives. He has served as the Chairman of Alberta Alpine Ski Association, as a board member

Shane Wenzel - Board Member
President Shane Homes Group of Companies
Shane Wenzel followed his father into the home building industry at a
young age, learning the inner workings of the company with a hands-on
perspective at job sites. He moved into sales and marketing, ultimately
taking on the role as senior vice-president of sales and marketing. Shane
is hard-wired into

Donna Neumann - Board Member
President Windowpane Management
A senior human resource and labour relations practitioner who has held executive positions in health care and telecommunications, I founded Windowpane Management in 1996. My vision was to create a human resources firm that provides tailored and practical HR advice and strategies to meet the unique

Spike Marten - Board Member
Special P{rojects - Knelsen Sand & Gravel
David Martens is a successful entrepreneur based in a Grande Prairie.
David has a long history of business development and innovation in many
sectors including construction, real estate and the beverage industry.
David is an engaged and vocal advocate for reducing unnecessary

Bruno Muller - Board Member & Past Chairman
President Caron Transportation systems
Mr. Muller is President and Co-Owner of Caron Transportation Systems, Caron Transportation Systems USA and Interload Services Ltd.
These three companies provide safe, dependable, trusted service to the mining, oilfield, petrochemical, pulp/paper, water treatment, manufacturing and construction industries.

Herve Faucher - Board Member
President GMS Aggregates
Mr. Faucher is an entrepreneur with diverse business interests. He is President of GMS Aggregates Inc., an aggregate business located north of Fort McMurray in the heart of the oil sands deposits. GMS Aggregates is the sole owner of the Glacier Outwash gravel deposit. GMS Aggregates is also the owner of gravel deposits in Peace River, Westlock, and Clyde, Alberta.

Peter Kiss - Board Member
President Morgan Construction and Environmental
Peter Kiss is the President and Chief Executive Office of Morgan Construction and Environmental Ltd. (“Morgan”), a heavy civil construction company that he has nurtured and grown for over 20 years.Morgan has had significant success as a major competitor in Western Canada, with over 700 employees, four branch offices, and plans for expansion when the time is right.

John Liston - Board Support
Alberta enterprise Group
John Liston is the vice president of the Alberta Enterprise Group, a network of businesses who provide leadership in public policy in Alberta by advancing ideas and innovations that enhance the quality of life for all Albertans, promote entrepreneurship and corporate responsibility, and defend principles of democracy, liberty and free enterprise. After 30 years in the Financial Services industry,