Board of Directors

Robert Fernandez has more than three decades of strategic leadership experience in the private and public sectors in Europe and Canada. As the President of Mansbach Advisory Group since 2014, he has guided business leaders, government officials and entrepreneurs in achieving growth and clarity in their strategic endeavors.

Robert served as Director of Economic Diversification for Parkland County, Alberta, where he spearheaded a major multi-decade investment plan and facilitated the establishment of Amazon’s first robotics fulfillment center in the province.

Previously, Robert served as Vice President of Business Development and Marketing for Stuart Olson Inc., where he defined national business structures and secured major joint venture projects. He began his career with Siemens AG in Europe prior to joining the Government of Alberta in senior roles with the Alberta Economic Development Authority (AEDA) and the Oil Sands Secretariat, with the Alberta Treasury Board.

Robert holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and executive education credentials from Duke University and the University of Alberta. He is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and has extensive experience as a board member of various community, not-for-profit, and business organizations including Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Foundation of the Arts.

Bob Dhillon is the Founder, President, and CEO of Mainstreet Equity Corp., a publicly traded real estate company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. In addition to building one of Canada’s leading real estate platforms, he owns National Payments, a Visa- and Mastercard-approved merchant-processing business in the financial services sector.

He currently serves on the boards of AIMCo, Strathcona Resources Ltd., and the Canada-India Business Council. In 2020, he was appointed to Alberta’s Economic Recovery Council, which was created to help guide the province through the economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr. Dhillon’s achievements have been widely recognized. In 2025, he received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in honour of His Majesty’s Coronation and for his service to Canada. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2021, one of the nation’s highest civilian honours, and is also a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (2022) and Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012). Since 1999, he has served as the Honourary Consul General of Belize for Canada, promoting bilateral relations and investment. He is also the author of Business and Retirement Guide to Belize, reflecting his expertise and longstanding commitment to international business and economic development.

A passionate advocate for education and philanthropy, Mr. Dhillon donated $10 million to the University of Lethbridge in 2018, establishing the Dhillon School of Business. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario, an Honourary Doctorate of Commerce from Lakehead University, and an Honourary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Lethbridge.

With over 25 years of experience as a trusted advisor to CEOs, presidents, small business owners, and leaders of large enterprises, Ian has played a pivotal role in helping individuals and organizations nationwide create a remarkable impact. 

Ian’s notable career at PwC Canada began in 1985, where he became a partner in 1996 with Coopers & Lybrand, and after the historic merger with Price Waterhouse, he continued as a partner with PwC.

In 2005, Ian moved to Calgary to lead the Private Company Services team and served as PwC’s Leader for Real Estate Services. In this role, he specialized in financial reporting processes, accounting, tax, and business issues. His client experience spanned cities across Canada and the UK, providing him with invaluable insights and a deep understanding of various businesses and economies.

Additionally, Ian served on the Board of PwC for eight years, where he contributed to various committees, including Governance, Finance, and Partner affairs, solidifying his understanding of governance needs and operational growth, as the board exhibited oversight of operations for one of the largest professional services firms in Canada.

Ian is currently serving as the Chair for the TEC CEO group for CEOs, presidents, owners, and leaders of large enterprises with a vision and drive for developing sustainable businesses in our global economy. Connection in this group will help you champion innovation and collaboration within your organization while strengthening your leadership skills.

Ian lives in Calgary with his wife and has four adult children. An avid golfer in the summer and skier in the winter, he finds time to play two to three hockey games a week. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CA, CMA) with a MACC and BA (Hons) from the University of Waterloo. Additionally, he holds the Institute of Corporate Directors Director (ICD.D) designation.

Don is an entrepreneur & co-owner of a successful business operating in Southern Alberta with national distribution of birdseed and petfood products.  Don completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan and is registered as a Professional Engineer in Alberta.  He started his career with Procter and Gamble Inc. rising through the ranks of the Engineering and Product Supply organizations in Alberta and Ontario. 

Don is a loving father and a highly valued member of his community, contributing his time to local organizations such as minor hockey, high school organizations and political interests.  When Don is not giving time to his business or community you can find him running, hiking, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.

Robert Price is a Founder and the CEO of Bōde, an online real estate marketplace that launched in Alberta in 2019 and rapidly expanded to British Columbia and Ontario selling over 2400 homes from homeowners and over 50 builders across Canada. He has brought together a seasoned team that is turning the traditional real estate industry upside down, as one of Calgary’s Top 15 most innovative companies in 2020 and top 50 most promising businesses by Alberta Innovates. Bōde directly connects buyers and sellers to work out a deal with ease while saving 10s of thousands of dollars fully online.

Previously, Robert was a senior executive at telecom leader and disruptor Axia, which provided next-generation fibre-based networks to customers in Canada, the US, France, and Singapore. Robert is also an Advisor to one of Canada’s fastest-growing tech companies Symend and has a land development partnership building high-tech, sustainable communities. As an Avenue Magazine Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40, Robert has a passion for transformational businesses that empower customers with choice through exceptional experiences.

The Honourable Alison M. Redford, KC, MA, ICD.D is founder and principal of The Redford Group (TRG) and serves as an advisor to national governments in emerging economies on regulatory reform in the energy sector promoting transparency and investor confidence. She provides independent advice on the development of regulatory regimes to respond to social and environmental issues and to support governance sustainability. Most recently, TRG has operated in Colombia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Indonesia, Mauritania and Guyana.

Separately, Ms. Redford also serves as a strategic advisor to public companies operating in volatile political climates to assess above ground risk and ensure regulatory compliance, particularly as it relates to Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives and Community Benefits Agreements for affected Indigenous people. Previously, Ms. Redford served as the 14^th Premier of Alberta from 2011 to 2014 and as Minister of Justice and Attorney General from 2008.

She graduated from the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan (1988) and obtained a Master of Arts degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London (2021) focusing on Energy Infrastructure Security in South Asia. Ms. Redford was appointed King’s Counsel in 2008 and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors Director designation.