Trustees

Here is an introduction to our Trustees.

John L. Cowperthwaite, FCA

Mr. Cowperthwaite graduated from University College high school in London, England in 1958 and obtained his professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant in 1965.  He acquired significant experience with the audits of numerous public companies during his 42 years with Ernst & Young, LLP.  While at Ernst & Young, LLP, Mr. Cowperthwaite was a senior executive partner and an office managing partner until October 2001.  He subsequently became Chairman of the United Way of the Lower Mainland and Vice Chair of Simon Fraser University.  Mr. Cowperthwaite also chaired the committee which advised the Government of British Columbia on accounting matters.

W. Murray Sadler, Q.C.

Mr. Sadler is a practicing lawyer and former managing partner of Heather Sadler Jenkins LLP, a full service law firm.  Mr. Sadler is a graduate of the University of British Columbia (BA 63; LL.B. 66) and he has practiced law since his call to the Bar in the province of British Columbia in 1967.  Mr. Sadler's practice has included financial restructuring, taxation and the organization and reorganization of various business structures.  He was the Chair of the Board of the University of Northern British Columbia for four years during its formation, facilities construction and initial start-up.  He is currently a director of the Provincial Health Services Authority of British Columbia and sits on its Finance Committee.

William C. Brown

Mr. Brown served as Vice President of BC Sugar Refinery Ltd. from 1976 to 1988, President from 1988 to 1997, and Chief Executive Officer from 1990 to 1997.  Mr. Brown was Chairman of BC Sugar Refinery Ltd. from 1997 to 1998.  Mr. Brown has also acquired significant experience and exposure to accounting and financial reporting issues through his board appointments and serving on the audit committee at Union Gas Ltd. from 2002 to 2007, Harmac Pacific Inc. from 1998 to 1999, Westcoast Energy Inc. from 1995 to 2007, TimberWest Forest Corp. from 1993 to 2009, Duke Seabridge Ltd. from 1992 to 2002, Coast Tractor & Equipment Ltd. from 1992 to 2002 and Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. from 1985 to 1995.  Mr. Brown has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Brunswick.