Dean Falkenberg, P. Biol., CEO
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Jay White, M.Sc., P.Biol., WSP, QAES
Dean has been the Executive Director for the ASPB for the past three years and I have continued to be amazed by his personal drive, high standards and ethics. He strives to meet our organizations regulatory and legislative duties while being mindful of the registrants to whom it regulates. He continues to engage with government to ensure the organization is at the forefront of discussions with the Ministry of Labour and other regulators. In his spare time, he is working collaboratively with the Ministry of Labour and other organizations to create protocols for Professional Service Continuity Planning. He is involved and committed every day, keeping informed, informing, moving the profession forward, and is always grateful to those he works with.
Jeremy Reid
It is my honour to have worked with Dean as a volunteer for the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists where Dean is the current Executive Director. I was a volunteer previous to Dean joining the ASPB and I have directly expirienced the numerous positive results of his leadership over the organization. During his relatively short time in the role he has effected a renewed focus, increased clarity of direction, and an inspiring sense of purpose into the organization. Having worked closely with Dean on the ASPB registration committee I ardently endorse his leadership. His primary strengths as a leader include his passion, humility, and cogency. He is a tireless leader who sets the example and follows-through. I am sure he will be an asset to any endeavour toward which he lends his effort. Jeremy Reid
Jay White, M.Sc., P.Biol., WSP, QAES
Dean has been the Executive Director for the ASPB for the past three years and I have continued to be amazed by his personal drive, high standards and ethics. He strives to meet our organizations regulatory and legislative duties while being mindful of the registrants to whom it regulates. He continues to engage with government to ensure the organization is at the forefront of discussions with the Ministry of Labour and other regulators. In his spare time, he is working collaboratively with the Ministry of Labour and other organizations to create protocols for Professional Service Continuity Planning. He is involved and committed every day, keeping informed, informing, moving the profession forward, and is always grateful to those he works with.
Jeremy Reid
It is my honour to have worked with Dean as a volunteer for the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists where Dean is the current Executive Director. I was a volunteer previous to Dean joining the ASPB and I have directly expirienced the numerous positive results of his leadership over the organization. During his relatively short time in the role he has effected a renewed focus, increased clarity of direction, and an inspiring sense of purpose into the organization. Having worked closely with Dean on the ASPB registration committee I ardently endorse his leadership. His primary strengths as a leader include his passion, humility, and cogency. He is a tireless leader who sets the example and follows-through. I am sure he will be an asset to any endeavour toward which he lends his effort. Jeremy Reid
Jay White, M.Sc., P.Biol., WSP, QAES
Dean has been the Executive Director for the ASPB for the past three years and I have continued to be amazed by his personal drive, high standards and ethics. He strives to meet our organizations regulatory and legislative duties while being mindful of the registrants to whom it regulates. He continues to engage with government to ensure the organization is at the forefront of discussions with the Ministry of Labour and other regulators. In his spare time, he is working collaboratively with the Ministry of Labour and other organizations to create protocols for Professional Service Continuity Planning. He is involved and committed every day, keeping informed, informing, moving the profession forward, and is always grateful to those he works with.
Jeremy Reid
It is my honour to have worked with Dean as a volunteer for the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists where Dean is the current Executive Director. I was a volunteer previous to Dean joining the ASPB and I have directly expirienced the numerous positive results of his leadership over the organization. During his relatively short time in the role he has effected a renewed focus, increased clarity of direction, and an inspiring sense of purpose into the organization. Having worked closely with Dean on the ASPB registration committee I ardently endorse his leadership. His primary strengths as a leader include his passion, humility, and cogency. He is a tireless leader who sets the example and follows-through. I am sure he will be an asset to any endeavour toward which he lends his effort. Jeremy Reid
Jay White, M.Sc., P.Biol., WSP, QAES
Dean has been the Executive Director for the ASPB for the past three years and I have continued to be amazed by his personal drive, high standards and ethics. He strives to meet our organizations regulatory and legislative duties while being mindful of the registrants to whom it regulates. He continues to engage with government to ensure the organization is at the forefront of discussions with the Ministry of Labour and other regulators. In his spare time, he is working collaboratively with the Ministry of Labour and other organizations to create protocols for Professional Service Continuity Planning. He is involved and committed every day, keeping informed, informing, moving the profession forward, and is always grateful to those he works with.
Jeremy Reid
It is my honour to have worked with Dean as a volunteer for the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists where Dean is the current Executive Director. I was a volunteer previous to Dean joining the ASPB and I have directly expirienced the numerous positive results of his leadership over the organization. During his relatively short time in the role he has effected a renewed focus, increased clarity of direction, and an inspiring sense of purpose into the organization. Having worked closely with Dean on the ASPB registration committee I ardently endorse his leadership. His primary strengths as a leader include his passion, humility, and cogency. He is a tireless leader who sets the example and follows-through. I am sure he will be an asset to any endeavour toward which he lends his effort. Jeremy Reid
Experience
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Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
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Canada
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO, Executive Director and Registrar
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Mar 2017 - Present
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CEO, Executive Director, Registrar
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Mar 2017 - Present
Responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors. Appointed Registrar in July, 2018.Leadership☛ Government consultation☛ Operational planning and management☛ Program planning and management☛ Human resources planning and management☛ Financial planning and management☛ Community relations / advocacy☛ Risk management
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Consultant
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2015 - Present
The company provides a suite of business advisory services to private equity groups and closely held/family businesses. Deal size scoped at $100k to $20M. Industries include: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Retail, and Industrial Services. ☛ SERVICES➫ Strategy➫ Succession➫ Transition➫ Finance Structuring ➫ Sustainability ☛ PROJECTS☛ As Successor Advisor: ⇨ Structured the succession of a family held corporation including transaction financing of $2.5M☛ As Acquisition Advisor ⇨ Supported purchase of a closely held company by individual investor including financing of $1.4M☛ As Business Strategy Advisor ⇨ Advised on business contracts and development valued at $600k☛ As Business Strategy Advisor ⇨ Hired to source acquisition targets ranging from $1M to $20M. ⇨ Two targets successfully engaged.
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Partner
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1996 - 2016
☛ As Partner: ⇨ Managed business development. ⇨ Oversaw production, supply chain, logistics, sales, marketing, contract negotiations, CSR, and CI.☛ As Operations Manager 1996-2005:⇨ Setup and implemented production systems, based on project management templates, Lean and Six Sigma principles.⇨ Negotiated supply chain. Implemented Just In Time supply lines. Identified new markets and customers.⇨ Managed retail operations, including staffing, procurement, policy, and finance.⇨ Served as an industry representative.☛ As General Manager 2005-2009:⇨ Responsible for daily operations, business analysis, and strategy. ⇨ Implemented online presence for fundraising for not for profits. ⇨ Increased community involvement. ⇨ Implemented a research program, developed integrated supply chain management with suppliers and clients.
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Landscape Alberta Nursery Trade Association
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Canada
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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2012 - 2013
☛ Board Member 2001 - 2013. ☛ Held Executive Board positions from 2008-2013.⇨ Elected to represent industry members to provincial level stakeholders. ⇨ Advised on industry initiatives and directives. Consulted on issues affecting business members and industry interests.☛ As Growers Chair 2005 - 2008⇨ Areas of involvement included conferences, speaking engagements, government representation, provincial board position, federal interest representative, and subject matter expert.⇨ Represented nursery grower's interests from a provincial perspective on a provincial to federal level.Represented nursery grower's interests from a provincial perspective on a provincial to federal level.
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Education
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2013 - 2016
University of Waterloo
Master of Environment and Business, (Corporate Sustainability) -
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The University of Calgary
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2012 - 2015
The University of Calgary
Environmental Management Certificate -
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Mount Royal College
Biological and Physical Sciences -
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Athabasca University
Business/Commerce, General
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