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J. W. Dafoe Foundation |
Security and Defence Forum |
UMSU - Pepsi Fund |
University College |
Faculty of Graduate Studies |
Department of Political Studies |
Office of the Dean of Arts |
Department of Economics |
Department of Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade (International Relations and Trade Division) |
Shelter Canadian Properties |
City of Winnipeg - Office of the Mayor |
Qualico |
Students' Association for the Masters of Politics and Public Administration (SAMPA) |
Arts Student Body Council |
De Fehr Foundation |
Travel and Conference Sponsorship |
U of M Centre for Defence and Security Studies |
Canadian International Council (Winnipeg Branch) |
Institute of Public Administration of Canada (Manitoba) |
U of M Graduate Students' Association |
Speakers
Barry Rempel was appointed President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA) in April, 2002.
Barry's leadership has resulted in strong financial performance and a renewed commitment to customer and community service by the corporation. The Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is well-positioned for its airport redevelopment program, encompassing construction of a new airport terminal and future airport campus development.
A native of Carman, Manitoba, Barry has some 30 years distinguished years in the Canadian aviation industry. Prior to his appointment with Winnipeg Airports Authority, he was President & CEO of Tradeparks Development Corp., the land/business development subsidiary of the Calgary Airport Authority and served as Chief Executive for two of Canadian Airlines International operating divisions: Cargo and Canadian North.
Barry has a strong commitment to the community, serving as a Director and Vice Chair on the Board of Travel Manitoba, and as a director of The Associates of the Asper School of Business, Airports Council International, Canadian Airports Council and most recently, CentrePort Canada. Barry was elected Chair of the Canadian Airports Council in April, 2008 and also served as Chair of The Associates of the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba from November, 2006 to November, 2008. In March of 2009, Barry was appointed Chair of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute Advisory Board. He is Honourary Colonel of 17 Wing Winnipeg, and a member of the Manitoba International Gateway Council and the Business Council of Manitoba.
He was active with the Chambers of Commerce in Edmonton as well as Calgary and has the distinction of being the only elected Chairman of both organizations; Edmonton in 1994, and Calgary in 2001. Barry also served on the Board of Alberta Economic Development and was a two-term President of the Northern Air Transport Association.
A proponent of lifelong learning, Barry was recognized with the top student award while studying Business Administration (Marketing & Retailing) at the University of British Columbia. He is also a 1995 graduate of the Executive Program at Queen's University.
