Barry Ashton

Education and professional designations
MBA, BAdmin, CMA.
Has completed courses at the PhD level at the Haskayne School of Business,
U of C.

Current and other related jobs
Self-employed, since February 1996. Director, Pacific Safety Products Inc. and Chair, Audit Committee (1998 to 2001). Executive Director and Special Envoy, Canada 2005 Exposition Corporation (1996- 1997). 35 years of military service: most recently as Major-General, Deputy Force Commander, UN Forces in former Yugoslavia (1995-96); Chief of Plans and Operations, Ottawa (1993-95); and Commander of Army Brigade in Western Canada (1991-93). Founding Director Oromocto & Area Co-op (N.B. 1985-87).

Community or volunteer involvement
Member, Certified Management Accountants Alberta Member, Advisory Council, Centre for Military & Strategic Studies, University of Calgary Public Member, Council of the College of Alberta Psychologists Director, Calgary Military Museums Society and Chair, Audit & Finance Committee Director, Sharing Our Military Heritage Foundation Member, Development Committee, Salvation Army's Calgary Community and Residential Services Board of Governance President, Last Post Fund, Alberta Branch Member, Calgary Chamber of Commerce Volunteer, Spruce Meadows