Background

Pocklington, Peter H. was born on November 18, 1941 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Basil B. and Eileen Pocklington.

Career

President, Westown Ford, Tilbury, Ontario, Canada, 1967-1969; president, Chatham, Ontario, 1969-1971; president, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1971-1982; chairman, Pocklington Finance Corporation, Edmonton, since 1982; owner, governor, Edmonton Oiler Hockey Club, since 1976; owner, Edmonton Trapper Triple A Baseball Club, since 1981. Formed Hartford Properties, Inc., 1985, Edmonton, Club Fit Inc., 1990. Purchased Superior Furniture Systems Manufacturing, Inc., 1987, Canbra FoodsLtd., 1988, Green Acre Farms, Sabastool, Mississippi, 1988, Green Acre Foods Inc., Nacadoches, Texas, 1988.

Achievements

• Peter H. Pocklington has been listed as a noteworthy Business executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton Golf and Country Club, Vintage Golf Club, Indian Wells, California.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, skiiing, fishing.

Connections

Married Eva d. Jack McAvoy, June 2, 1974. 4 children.

Father:

Basil B. Pocklington

Mother:

Eileen Pocklington

Spouse:

Eva d. Jack McAvoy