Al entered the wildlife profession in the early 1980s, receiving a BSc in 1983, Post Grad Diploma in 1991, and MSc in 1994, all at University of Saskatchewan. He has remained committed to life-long learning and service to wildlife conservation and to TWS as an active member since 1997. He has served TWS at all levels – Saskatchewan Chapter (Charter member 2011, Treasurer 2011, 2012, VP 2016), Canadian Section (member since inception 2007, VP 2016, Awards Committee, founding Chair of Certification Committee 2017) and Parent Society (Certification Review Board, 2018-2024, several working groups). He was first elected to TWS Council as the Canadian Representative in 2024.
Al spent the first 25 years of his career in public service, beginning federally with Canadian Wildlife Service, then Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment (Provincial Population Biologist), and during the past 15 years as a Principal Wildlife Biologist in the consulting industry as a Principal Wildlife Biologist and business owner. Al’s professional interests are focused on applied research, population ecology, population assessment, demography and landscape ecology, with a particular focus on ungulate management and conservation, and specialization with woodland caribou.
Al and his wife have 3 adult children and enjoy travelling, camping, canoeing, gardening, and family time. Al’s hobbies include wildlife art, carpentry, wildlife viewing, hunting, and fishing.
