Changes to the Board

Mr.Gerard Fitzpatrick has completed his term as a Member of the Board of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority. Mr. Fitzpatrick was first appointed to the Board on December 11th, 2002. His extensive financial and business background allowed Mr. Fitzpatrick to make a significant contribution to the Board over his two terms. Mr. Fitzpatrick is a Chartered Accountant, and is a partner in Beaton Fitzpatrick Murray of Charlottetown, PEI. He is past chairman of Georgetown Shipyards, the PEI Institute of Chartered Accountants, and the Atlantic School of Chartered Accountancy.

Effective January 29th, 2008, William Rooney was appointed as a Member of the Authority. Mr Rooney is a graduate of the University of PEI and began his career at Revenue Canada’s Special Investigation Unit. Mr. Rooney was the owner of a travel agency in Saint John, NB, for many years. He is presently the owner and operator of Your Investment Doctor. Currently, Mr. Rooney has membership in the N.B. Easter Seal Campaign and is on the advisory board of the Souris Hospital in PEI.