Ross S. Smith
Director/Board Member at CANFOR CORPORATION
Net worth: 63 225 $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Ross S. Smith first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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University of British Columbia
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 202 |
| Public Company | Forest Products | 27 | |
K-Bro Linen Income Fund
 K-Bro Linen Income Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services K-Bro Linen Income Fund provides laundry services to the health care and hospitality industries. Its services include processing and distributing general and operating room linens, such as sheets, blankets, towels, surgical gowns and drapes. It was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada
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| Extinct | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 10 |
VSM MedTech Ltd.
 VSM MedTech Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology VSM MedTech Ltd. manufactured blood pressure and heart rate monitors. It developed and marketed medical devices for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders and cardiovascular diseases. The company was founded on October 19, 1995 and was headquartered in Coquitlam, Canada.
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| Extinct | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | 9 |
| Public Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 4 | |
Kal Tire Holdings Ltd.
 Kal Tire Holdings Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Kal Tire Holdings Ltd. engages in the wholesale distribution of tires. It also offers services such as seasonal tire services, tire repair, oil change, shock & struts replacement and wheel alignment. The company was founded by Tom Foord in 1953 and is headquartered in Vernon, Canada.
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| Private Company | Wholesale Distributors | 2 |
Sea to Sky Foundation
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| Foundation/Endowment | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Ross S. Smith via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| FINNING INTERNATIONAL INC. | Wholesale Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
| TIMBERWEST FOREST | Forest Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
EPCOR Utilities, Inc.
 EPCOR Utilities, Inc. Water UtilitiesUtilities EPCOR Utilities, Inc. builds, owns and operates electrical, natural gas and water transmission and distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities, sanitary and stormwater systems, and infrastructure in Canada and the United States. Its products and services include water service for new homes and developments, cross connection control, and water solutions. The company was founded on Aug 28, 1995 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada. | Water Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Riverside Forest Products Ltd.
 Riverside Forest Products Ltd. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Riverside Forest Products Ltd. produces softwood forest products. The company's products include harvesting timber and producing lumber, plywood, veneer, and wood chips. It is headquartered in Kelowna, Canada. | Forest Products | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Dundee Capital Markets, Inc.
 Dundee Capital Markets, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Dundee Capital Markets, Inc. provided financing and advisory services. It focused on specific sectors namely, resources, comprising mining, energy, forestry, fertilizers and agriculture, real estate, and infrastructure. The company was founded in December 10, 2010 and was headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CANFOR PULP PRODUCTS INC. | Pulp & Paper | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member General Counsel Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Public Communications Contact Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Human Resources Officer | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Financial Conglomerates | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Fixed Income Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Bank Financial, Inc. (Broker)
 National Bank Financial, Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance National Bank Financial, Inc. (Broker) (NBF-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of National Bank Financial, Inc., a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a direct subsidiary of National Bank Acquisition Holding, Inc., ultimately owned by National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA). NBF-Broker provides retail advisory and brokerage services with institutional brokerage, investment banking, corporate finance and securities clearing services for third parties. The firm has a substantial presence in all regions of Canada, as well as operations in the US and Europe. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity | |
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.
 RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. (RBCDS) is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1901 and is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). RBCDS provides a full spectrum of brokerage services to retail and corporate clients. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
Vida AB
 Vida AB Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services VIDA AB operates as a sawmill company. It specializes in structural timber, packaging, pellet, and biofuel trading. The firm's products include timber, construction materials, and stable litter and wood pellets. The company was founded by Ingemar Svensson in 1867and is headquartered in Alvesta, Sweden. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| MEILLEURE HEALTH INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY GROUP LIMITED | Medical Distributors | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Alberta | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
The Jim Pattison Group, Inc.
 The Jim Pattison Group, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services The Jim Pattison Group, Inc. manufactures and distributes products from automotive, advertising, packaging, food, magazine distribution, entertainment, export and financial industries. The company was founded by Jim A. Pattison in 1961 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member President President | |
| Simon Fraser University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Western Ontario | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| McMaster University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Saskatchewan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Victoria | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Carleton University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Jim Pattison Industries Ltd.
 Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. offers lease programs for new and pre-owned automobiles. The private company is based in Vancouver, CA. and has subsidiaries in United States and Canada. The Canadian company was founded in 1961. James Allen Pattison has been the CEO of the company since 1961. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member President | |
Business Council of British Columbia
 Business Council of British Columbia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business Council of British Columbia provides business solutions. The council acts as a venue where members, policy experts, elected officials and government decision makers addresses the problems and form solutions together. The council was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta | President Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Institute of Corporate Directors
 Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Alberta Economic Development Authority
 Alberta Economic Development Authority General GovernmentGovernment Alberta Economic Development Authority is a non profit organization that provides an independent voice on economic issues that matter to Albertans. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | General Government | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Canfor Pulp Ltd.
 Canfor Pulp Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Canfor Pulp Ltd. supplies pulp and paper products. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Vancouver General Hospital | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Forest Products Association of Canada
 Forest Products Association of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Forest Products Association of Canada operates as a wood, pulp and paper producer. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
K-Bro Linen Systems, Inc.
 K-Bro Linen Systems, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services K-Bro Linen Systems, Inc. provides laundry and a linen services. It serves for hotels, hospitality services, hospitals, senior’s residences, and healthcare providers across Canada. The firm's services are healthcare and hospitality. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
The Council of Forest Industries
 The Council of Forest Industries Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals The Council of Forest Industries is a representative body for the British Columbia forest industry. The non-profit company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The Canadian company produces sustainable wood products for global consumption. | Forest Products | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| bcIMC Hospitality Group, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
ACM Advisors Ltd.
 ACM Advisors Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance ACM Advisors Ltd. is a Canadian Alternative Asset Manager headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm was founded in 1992 by Gordon Allan and Allan Collings. They were acquired by EQB, Inc. EQB, Inc. (TSE: EQB) in 2023. The firm creates, structures, and manages pooled Canadian commercial mortgage funds. ACM Advisors is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). | Investment Managers | Analyst-Fixed Income | |
Vida Wood UK Ltd.
 Vida Wood UK Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Founded in 1985, Vida Wood UK Ltd. is a subsidiary of Canfor Corp. that engages in selling timber products. The private company is based in Billericay, UK. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Primus Power Corp.
 Primus Power Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Primus Power Corp. designs, develops and distributes energy storage systems. It offers power grid flexibility, renewable integration and demand management solutions. The company was founded by Richard Otto Winter and Thomas M. Stepien in 2009 and is headquartered in Hayward, CA. | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member | |
Canaccord Genuity Corp.
 Canaccord Genuity Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Canaccord Genuity Corp. (CGC) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc., (TSE: CF; OTCMKTS: CCORF) in Canada. The firm was founded in 2010 and is locally known as Financière Canaccord ltée. Headquartered in Vancouver, CGC offers corporate and institutional clients with versatile and responsive sales and execution services that range from Institutional Equities and International Equities to Electronic Trading and Fixed Income. Their sales & trading team execution capabilities encompass a wide range of products and services such as Equities, ADR’s, OTC, ETF’s, Fixed Income, Options, Preferreds, Investment Companies. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The British Columbia Lumber Trade Council
 The British Columbia Lumber Trade Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The British Columbia Lumber Trade Council is an organization that represents the majority of British Columbia's lumber production companies. The location of the private company is not explicitly stated in the provided metadata. The Canadian company serves as a voice on trade matters for these companies. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member President | |
Binational Softwood Lumber Council
 Binational Softwood Lumber Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Binational Softwood Lumber Council is a strategic investor in initiatives that generate significant and sustainable economic benefits for the North American softwood lumber industry. The program it offers are green building, non-residential, residential, outdoor living, and building partnerships. The company was founded on April 10, 2013 and is headquartered in Surrey, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| JUST ENERGY GROUP INC. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION | Other Transportation | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Westshore Terminals Ltd.
 Westshore Terminals Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Westshore Terminals Investment Corp., Westshore Terminals Ltd. operates a coal export terminal. The private company is based in Delta, Canada. | Wholesale Distributors | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
CBRE Capital Advisors, Inc.
 CBRE Capital Advisors, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of CBRE Group, Inc., CBRE Capital Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in New York, NY. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
 The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia is an association of accountants based in Vancouver, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Australia. The Canadian company operates as an association of accountants. The CEO of the private company is Lori Mathison. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Business Council of Canada
 Business Council of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business Council of Canada provides program for research and consultation and advocacy of economic and social fabric. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Sortera Alloys, Inc.
 Sortera Alloys, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sortera Alloys, Inc. is an American company that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning data analytics to revolutionize the industrial scrap metal recycling industry. The company is based in an undisclosed location and is a spin-out from the ARPA-E metals program. It is led by a team of seasoned innovators in the fields of advanced materials, electronic instrumentation, and equipment development. The company was founded in 2020 by Nalin Kumar, Manuel Garcia, and the CEO is Michael Siemer. The company's advanced sortation methods generate new recycling products and create novel recycled metal fractions from existing scrap recycling streams, which boosts the strength of the circular economy. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
Applied Impact Robotics, Inc.
 Applied Impact Robotics, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Applied Impact Robotics, Inc. is an American company that specializes in developing automated robotic solutions for the oil and gas industry. The company won the Chrysalix Petronas Incentive Challenge to develop a safe and economically viable solution to inspect the tank bottoms of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) without any interruption in service and requiring no human entry. The company is developing innovative ways to reduce the viscosity of sludge and sediment in order to maneuver robotic solutions through the complex and challenging environments found within ASTs. The company was founded in 2019 by Jade West Garrett and is headquartered in Washington D.C. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| Canada | 43 |
| United States | 6 |
| Sweden | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 11 |
| Consumer Services | 10 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Distribution Services | 8 |
| Non-Energy Minerals | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 366 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 126 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 88 |
| Chairman | 71 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 58 |
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| Karl Vilhelm Santhe Dahl | 90 |
| Matthew Hills | 24 |
| Douglas Whitehead | 23 |
| Conrad Pinette | 23 |
| Douglas Harding Mitchell | 22 |
| John Baird | 20 |
| Michael Percy | 19 |
| M. Dallas Ross | 19 |
| Susan Yurkovich | 16 |
| William Stinson | 15 |
| Harry Nijjar | 15 |
| Steven Matyas | 15 |
| Don Kayne | 15 |
| Jordan Trimble | 15 |
| Sandra Stuart | 14 |
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