ROGERS MEDIA ANNOUNCES ATLANTIC CANADA RADIO ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS John Fitzpatrick to head up team of local business experts CNW Rogers Media, Gary Miles, CEO Radio is pleased to announce today the appointment of the members of the Rogers Media Atlantic Canada Radio Advisory Board. This Advisory Board will act for Rogers Media's three new Atlantic stations CKNI-FM 91.9 in Moncton, CHNI-FM 88.9 in Saint John and CJNI-FM 95.7 in Halifax. Rogers was awarded the licences for the three new FM stations by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, (CRTC) last November.
Chaired by prominent Halifax lawyer John Fitzpatrick, the Rogers Atlantic Radio Advisory Board serves as independent counsel for radio station management. The Board does not affect the management or governance of the stations, but instead offers the opportunity to seek advice on business plans from experts in the local business community.
"I couldn't be more pleased with the caliber of individuals who have agreed to serve on our Advisory Board." commented Gary Miles, CEO Radio, Rogers Media. "The breadth and depth of experience that they bring to the table, combined with their commitment to their local communities, will provide us with an invaluable resource as we get underway in Atlantic Canada."
The four members of the Advisory Board are:
John Fitzpatrick, Chair: Currently a partner at Boyne Clarke in Halifax, John has over twenty years in private law practice, including fourteen years as a partner at three prominent Nova Scotia law firms. As co-Chair of the 2000 Federal Election Campaign in Nova Scotia for the Liberal Party of Canada, John has been an active member of the Federal and Provincial Party for years. In addition to his political activities, John is committed to serving his community. He is a member of a number of Boards, including Saint Mary's University and the ABC Canada Literacy Foundation, and has served as the Campaign Executive for the 2004 Metropolitan Halifax United Way Campaign.
Chip Sutherland: A member of the firm Patterson Palmer since 1990, Chip is a nationally recognized expert in entertainment and media law. He has represented many well-known musicians from Atlantic Canada in addition to being nationally recognized for his work as the architect of the Radio Starmaker Fund. His entertainment practice also extends to television, where he has represented such diverse projects as "Trailer Park Boys", and the "Juno Awards." A part-time member of faculty of Dalhousie Law School, Chip is also an acknowledged expert in the field of education law, who currently acts as a specialist to local School Boards in the area of the rights of special needs children and constitutional law.
Dr. Susan Barry. Dr. Barry is a professional (retired dentist) from Saint John, New Brunswick. Dr. Barry received the Governor General's medal at St. Vincent's High School in Saint John and was educated at Dalhousie University. After spending over 20 years practicing dentistry in Halifax and then Saint John, Dr. Barry is now an active community leader, who commits her time to professional associations, local political activity and community initiatives such as the Dalhousie University Alumni Association.
Adrienne O'Pray: Currently the Corporate Strategist for the Atlantic Lottery Corporation in New Brunswick, Adrienne has over twelve years of senior business management experience. A long-time resident of Moncton, Adrienne holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of New Brunswick. She is also committed to her community, and serves on the Board of Governors of Mount Saint Vincent University, and is the past President of the Board of Directors for Downtown Moncton Inc. |