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Board of Directors

Executive

Jim Cooke, CGA (President)

Vice President Finance - Sobeys Atlantic

Jim Cooke holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Saint Mary’s University along with his CGA Designation. He joined Sobeys Inc. in 1999 and was appointed to his current position in June 2005 where he is now responsible for strategic financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting, retail accounting, internal control, disclosure control and process improvement for Sobeys in Atlantic Canada. Prior to joining Sobeys, Mr. Cooke held various financial accounting, reporting and process improvement positions at the Oshawa Group.

Alisa Aymar, CGA (First Vice President)

Manager of Financial Services - Comeau's Sea Food Limited

Alisa is serving her third year on the Board of Directors for CGA Nova Scotia after having served as a committee member on the Finance – Strategic Planning and Programs committees. She completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree from Saint Mary’s University in 1994, with a double major in Accounting and Finance and a minor in French and received her Certified General Accountant designation in 2005. She is also currently working towards her MBA. Alisa is an active volunteer in her community and holds the position of Secretary-Treasurer for the Meteghan Marina Association.

Leslie Hallett, CGA (Second Vice President)

Manager, Account Services - Saint Mary's University

Corey Cochrane, ACCA, CGA (Treasurer)

Corporate Accountant - Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Corey obtained his bachelor of commerce degree from Saint Mary's University in 2000, received his CGA designation in 2006, and his ACCA designation in 2008. Corey is a co-chair of the marketing committee and also volunteers on the professional development committee. Corey currently works for Nova Scotia Power Inc. as a Corporate Accountant

Tracy Black, CGA (Secretary)

Public Practitioner

Roger Boutilier, MBA, CGA (Past President)

Director of Finance and Administration - Nova Scotia Association of Realtors

Roger earned a BBA degree from MSVU in 1993 and received his CGA designation in Nova Scotia in 1999. He joined the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) in 2004, where he is responsible for strategic financial planning, budgeting and financial reporting to its Board of Directors. Prior to joining NSAR, Roger worked in private industry for a SME as Controller. Roger has been part of the CGA NS Board of Directors since October 2005.

Directors

Harold Aucoin, FCGA

Public Practitioner - Harold Aucoin Tax Services

Harold Patrick Aucoin, has been in public practice since 1987. With extensive experience in auditing, taxation, financial reporting, and management consulting, as well as, providing tax advisory services to other accounting, financial, and legal professionals. Mr. Aucoin is also a member of the Public Accountants Board of Nova Scotia (PABNS).

Kimberly Batherson, CGA

Peter Duggan, CGA

Margaret Libbus, CGA

Michael Pottie, CGA

Controller - Annapolis Group

Dr. Xiaofei Song, CGA

Saint Mary's University

Dr. Peter Secord, CGA

Saint Mary's University

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