Brian J. Rhiness

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The Rhiness Group *027 Rutherford Place

Box 22632, Southbrook P.O. Edmonton AB T6W 1J5

Edmonton AB T6W 0C3 Telephone: 780-***-****

Telephone: 780-***-****

E-mail: abpvpr@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Principal January 2010

Haines Centre for Strategic Management San Diego,California

A partner in a global team of specialists in systems thinking, strategic management and

adding value to client organizations.

President and CEO June 2009 -Present

The Rhiness Group Edmonton,Alberta

Responsible for leading a new company specializing in strategic advisory services,

strategic management, planning and corporate governance.

Chief Development Officer June 2008 - Present

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Edmonton, Alberta

Responsible for leading the establishment of not-for-profit companies to commercialize

research in Alberta.

Accomplishments:

Livestock Genomics company operational

Assistant Deputy Minister December 1999 - 2008

Industry Development Sector Edmonton, Alberta

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Responsible for leading the Department s efforts in growing the agriculture and food

industry through goals, strategies and measures covering research, competitiveness,

diversification and value added.

Accomplishments:

led development and implementation of industry growth strategy

completed major restructuring of Industry Development Sector

significant role in creation and implementation of Alberta Research Strategy

lead role in forming Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Alberta (IFASA)

partnership with University of Alberta, Alberta Research Council, and Agriculture and

Agri-Food Canada

partner in Economic Development Cross Government Initiative

Premier s Award 2007 - Gold - Evaluating the Ministry's Response to the BSE Crisis

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Chairman, Alberta Dairy Board October 2000 - August 2002

Accomplishments:

led transition of dairy industry governance from government to industry

champion for transition team that received a Gold Premier s Award in 2003

member of the Canadian response team to WTO challenge to dairy industry.

General Manager January 1995 - December 1999

Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council Edmonton, Alberta

Responsible for the leadership and administration of a provincial agency that supervises

the twenty agricultural commodity Boards and Commissions representing over 80% of the

agricultural production in Alberta.

Accomplishments:

implemented the first strategic plan for Council

improved the working relationship with boards/commissions and industry

led restructuring of hog industry and introduction of open marketing

directed regulatory review process for all boards and commissions

brought Council goals and strategies in line with those of the department

assisted supply managed industry in restructuring and deregulation

led Alberta team in renegotiation of Federal/Provincial Agreements in the poultry

industry.

Other Positions

1983 - 1995

Manager, Projects and Policy

Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council

Provincial Dairy Specialist

Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development

Assistant Branch Head

Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI)

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Assistant General Manager, Dairy Herd Improvement

Agriculture Representative

Farm Assistance Program Manager

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EDUCATION:

Strategic and Systems Thinking Gold Mastery Certification 2009

Haines Centre for Strategic Management San Diego,California

Strategic Management Academy Gold Mastery Certification 2009

Haines Centre for Strategic Management San Diego, California

Certified Director, 2008

Rotman School of Management, Institute of Corporate Directors Edmonton, Alberta

Senior and Executive Managers Development Program 2002

University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta

Executive Development Program 1995

Queen s University Kingston, Ontario

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 1978

University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario

Other courses and seminars include:

World Business Forum 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Harvard Agribusiness/Agriceutical Seminar 2001

Leaders in Agriculture 1998

Mediation and Negotiation 1997

Strategic Planning and Management 1994

Covey Leadership Development 1993

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC)

Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC)

BOARDS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences, Alberta (IFASA), Chairman 2004-2008

Trade Team Alberta 2006-2008

Alberta Agriculture Research Institute 2001-2007

AVAC Ltd. 2000 2007

Olds College Centre for Innovation 2001 2003

Wetaskiwin Lions Club, including President 1984-2003

1993 Alberta Summer Games, Chairman 1991-1994

Wetaskiwin Chamber of Economic Development and Tourism, Vice Chairman 1989-1991

Wetaskiwin Police Commission, Chairman 1988-1990

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