Michael T. Waites is Independent Chairman for Western Forest Products, Inc. Mr. Waites is also on the board of Remcan Projects LP.

He previously was President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Finning International, Inc., Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Chevron Canada Resources Ltd. and Member-Governors Board at Shawnigan Lake School.

Michael T. Waites received a graduate degree and an undergraduate degree from the University of Calgary and an MBA from St. Mary's College of California.