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W. Brett Wilson, BE’79

As Co-founder and Chairman of FirstEnergy Capital Corp, Mr. Wilson has helped build Canadas leading energy-focused investment bank. The company is highly regarded not only for top ranked corporate performance, but also for standard-setting corporate giving. His accolades are many: Canadas Top 40 under 40 (1997); Top 20 Deal Makers in Canada (G&M 1999); Top 10 list of M&A specialists in Canada (G&M 2000); and Entrepreneur of the Year (E&Y 2002). Regarded as one of Western Canadas foremost business leaders and an icon in the charitable community, he serves on many public and private boards and provides valuable leadership to countless organizations. He was instrumental in the creation of the U of S Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence in 2007.