Background
McDougall, John Roland was born on April 4, 1945 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Son of John Frederick and Phyllis Eirene (Sladden) McDougall.
McDougall, John Roland was born on April 4, 1945 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Son of John Frederick and Phyllis Eirene (Sladden) McDougall.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 1967.
Engineer, Imperial Oil Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, 1967-1969;
senior engineer, Imperial Oil Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta, 1969-1975;
treasurer, McDougall & Secord, Edmonton, 1969-1985;
vice president, McDougall & Secord, Ltd., 1975-1990;
president, McDougall & Secord, Ltd., since 1990;
president, chief Executive officer, Dalcor Companies, Edmonton, 1975-1991;
chairman, Trade Innoventures, Inc., since 1992;
chair engineering management, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 1991-1998. Chairman D.B. Robinson & Associations, Edmonton. Chief Executive Officer Alberta Research Council, since 1997.
Board directors Edmonton Northlands. Chairman World Trade Centre, Edmonton, 1994-1998. Member of advisory board Royal Trust Corporation, 1984-1994, Royal Glenora Club, Faculty Club.
Chairman Edmonton Civic Government Association, 1975-1977. Member Premiers Council on Science and Technology, 1990. Fellow Canada Academy Engineers (board directors since 1992).
Member Canada Council Professional Engineers (president 1990-1991), Association Professional Engineers Alberta (honorary life, president 1980-1981), Canada Engineering Manpower Board (chairman 1985-1988), Edmonton Chamber of Commerce (president 1989), Loyal Edmonton Regiment (honorary), Edmonton Club (president 1983-1984).
Married Susan Carley, July 2, 1971 (divorced 1995). Children: John Christopher, Jordan Page, Michael Tait. Married Irene Makar, May 15, 1996.