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Education: MEX (Management Excellence Program), Business Management Focus

Chris completed his Financial and Leadership education while involved in the Financial Sector, spanning 15 years of experience.

Experience: Through the years Chris has held many Operational and Financial roles - managing employee teams, providing organizational structure, and imparting positive corporate vision. Chris experienced a fast paced career evolution, however, has always taken time to ensure customer service was elevated, and that an in-depth, wholistic, customer experience remained paramount.

During Chris’ tenure with a major Canadian Bank, he was a designated a Mentor for future staff, and accepted a position of leadership - taking responsibility for positioning an emerging team, and was subsequently awarded a Provincial Mentorship Award, for engagement regarding Youth in Finance. Through his financial expertise, Chris has supported thousands of clients via employment at the largest bank in North America. Chris provided financial advice on how best to consider simpler, better, and faster, approaches to achievement of financial goals.  Chris has been a leading member of the United Way EOTO (Each One - Teach One) for Financial Literacy Program.

Personal: Chris genuinely enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Chris is an avid Sports enthusiast, with Soccer being his top choice. Chris involves his family with social initiatives including Movember, Breast Cancer Awareness, and Food Drives. Above all, Chris enjoys time spent with loved ones at the park, at a BBQ, or in his backyard enjoying family time with friends and kiddos.

Education: MacEwan University, Undergraduate Student, BSc Computer Sciences, Minor in Mathematics 

Ryan is currently in his final year at MacEwan University, completing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences, with a focus on Systems Software Development, Networking, and Cyber Security. 

Through coursework and personal projects, Ryan has garnered fundamental programming skills in Python, C, and C#. His background experience with Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems has enabled Ryan to deliver value in various IT roles. Most recently, Ryan has fulfilled the role of Technical Analyst and most recently, the role of Project Manager at PIERTEC.

Experience: Ryan has partnered with the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) to deploy a touchscreen game for the MultiTaction display, “The Wall”, at the Stanley A. Milner Library (Downtown). 

Personal: Aside from the IT World, you can find Ryan bartending on the weekends or snowboarding in the mountains!