Roger is President and Chief Executive Officer for FortisBC Inc. and FortisBC Energy Inc., overseeing electricity and natural gas business operations. He has more than 25 years of experience in the energy industry including senior financial roles with Westcoast Energy prior to joining FortisBC in 2004.
Roger has been trusted in numerous leadership roles throughout the organization, including executive oversight of customer service & technology, regulatory affairs, strategic planning & corporate development and finance and treasury. He has also served the operation by bringing his skills and experience to energy solutions, business innovation, and conservation and energy management.
As a senior executive in the energy industry, Roger serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Gas Association, Canadian Electricity Association and Western Energy Institute. In addition, Roger is a member of the Business Council of BC’s Board of Governors. He is also a Board member for both FortisBC companies as well as Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. Roger has previously served on the Board of the Down Syndrome Research Foundation and Resource Centre.
Roger holds a BBA from Simon Fraser University and an MBA from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
