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Management



Michael Chorlton, Presideny and CEO

Michael Chorlton
President and Chief Executive Officer

Mike joined Parkland as President and CEO in September 2005. He is an experienced senior executive whose career progressed from a major petroleum company through agribusiness and high technology. He has a track record of delivering positive leadership, driving financial performance and adding shareholder value.




Bob Espey, Chief Operating Officer

Bob Espey
Chief Operating Officer

Bob joined Parkland in November 2008. He brings business leadership experience from senior roles in a variety of industries. Bob's experience includes working for Computer Science Corporation based in London, England where he consulted to large retailing and manufacturing companies including Shell, Unilever, Bata Shoes and Allied Domec. Bob most recently was President and CEO of FisherCast Global a global manufacturer of precision die cast components.



Ken Grondin, Senior Vice President and CFO

Ken Grondin
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Ken joined Parkland as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in July 2009. Prior thereto, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Nygard International, a leading designer, wholesaler and retailer of women's fashion. Previously, Ken was a Tax Partner with Arthur Anderson and Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants.



Dean Mackey, Senior Vice President Human Resources and Administration

Dean Mackey
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration

Dean joined Parkland in January of 2009. He is an accomplished Human Resources Professional with 29 years of progressive experience in multinational corporations. For the past 10 years Dean has assumed senior leadership roles first as the executive in charge of Human Resources for the Quaker Oats Company of Canada Ltd., and most recently as the Vice President Human Resources - North American Field Operations with Americredit Financial Services.



Stu MacPhail, Executive Vice President Corporate Development

Stewart (Stu) MacPhail
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development

Stu joined Parkland in November 2003 following an 18 year career with Shell Canada Ltd. He has extensive experience in Branded Retail and Commercial petroleum and convenience store marketing after progressing through a number of financial, sales and marketing roles in Shell, both in Canada and the United States.


 

Bill Sanford, President, Bluewave

William (Bill) Sanford
President, Bluewave

Bill joined Parkland as President, Bluewave following Parkland's acquisition of Bluewave Energy on January 31, 2010. He has extensive experience leading all facets of petroleum distribution and marketing. He accomplished significant growth, customer service and safety results in the three companies he has led.



Bradley Williams, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Group

Bradley Williams
Senior Vice President, Commercial Business Group West

Prior to joining Parkland in June 1994, Bradley served as an area marketing representative for almost 10 years with Payless Oil Co. He was promoted to General Manager in 1997 and became VP, Supply, Wholesale and Distribution in 2004. In 2007 Bradley took on the new  responsibility of VP, Commercial Business Group.