NLIS 8
January 13, 2005
(Natural Resources)


New appointments made to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro board

Ed Byrne, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced four appointments to the Board of Directors of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. William Kelly of Wabush has been reappointed to the board while new appointments include Edna Turpin and Thomas Clift, both of St. John�s, and Linda Sheppard of Corner Brook.

"I am pleased to welcome these appointments to the Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro board," said Minister Byrne. "We are embarking on a very exciting and challenging time for Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro as we move forward to expand the role of Hydro and seek potential development opportunities for the Lower Churchill hydroelectric resource. I look forward to working with the Hydro board in advancing government�s agenda on these initiatives."

The appointment of Edna Turpin is for a 36-month term while the appointments of Linda Sheppard, Thomas Clift and Bill Kelly are for terms of 24 months. The appointments were effective January 1, 2005.

Minister Byrne also expressed thanks to the former board members whose terms had expired December 31, 2004. They include Barbara Fong, Elmer Harris and David Smallwood.

Media contact: Carmel Turpin, Communications, (709) 729-5282, (709) 685-4624

Biographies

William Kelly
Mr. Kelly has served on the Board of Directors of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro since 1999. He was elected mayor of Wabush for 12 consecutive years, 1985 to 1998. He was a board member of the Wabush Airport Commission for three years, 1995 to 1998. After high school graduation from St. Kevin�s High School, Bell Island, he completed a certificate of electrical at the local district vocational school. He has worked for over 30 years as an industrical electrician at Wabush Mines. He holds an interprovincial industrial electrical Journeyperson Canadian Red Seal Certification. His apprenticeship program leading to this certification was augmented by courses from American School, Chicago, Illinois.

Edna Turpin
Dr. Turpin, who holds a doctorate in education, is recognized globally as a leader, policy maker, strategic planner, educator and communicator. She has played a leadership role in the development of the education system of Newfoundland and Labrador at both the secondary and post-secondary levels. She was the president and chief executive officer of the Cabot College of Applied Arts, Technology and Continuing Education and held various positions within the Department of Education at the assistant deputy minister and director level. Dr. Turpin was also the director of marketing and international development at the College of the North Atlantic and, more recently, worked in the aerospace industry in public relations and marketing. Currently a member of the St. John�s Rotary Club, Dr. Turpin has served with various other community and business organizations including Newfoundland Ocean Industries Association, St. John�s Board of Trade, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Patrick�s Mercy Home Board of Governors, St. John�s Civic Centre, YM/YWCA, and Canadian Red Cross Corporate Campaign.

Thomas Clift
For the past 25 years, Mr. Clift has been active in teaching, research, training and consulting in the area of marketing management and strategy. He is the associate dean (academic) at Memorial University�s Faculty of Business Administration. He was worked in association with such companies as Arthur D. Little Inc., Cambridge, Mass.; 3M Canada Inc., London, Ont.; and Nortel, Mississauga, Ont., and as well has consulted for a variety of companies in the marine communications, geo-technical engineering and biotechnology sectors in Atlantic Canada. Mr. Clift has received a number of teaching awards while on staff at Memorial. He is currently a member of the board of directors of the St. John�s Maple Leafs/St. John�s Sports and Entertainment Ltd., the Newfoundland Chapter of the Canadian Special Olympics, and the Johnson GEO Centre, as well as volunteering with the Waterford Foundation.

Linda Sheppard
Ms. Sheppard is the assistant manager, member service, with the Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union in Corner Brook. Previously, she has worked in the banking and wholesale industries. Ms. Sheppard has completed several financial planning and BDS courses through the Financial Institute of Canada with continued internal training in the financial administration field on an annual basis. She volunteers with such organizations as the Western Newfoundland Home Builders� Association, Canadian Red Cross Society, Canadian Cancer Society, and the food bank.

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