“It is a privilege for the university to have David Sutherland, a man with a distinguished reputation in the North American iron and steel industry, on its Board of Governors,” said President Peter MacKinnon. “His expertise in business and his ongoing commitment to this institution will be welcome assets in his role as a board member.”

Born and raised in Moose Jaw, Sutherland earned his commerce degree at the U of S in 1973 and went on to a distinguished career with IPSCO. He joined that company in 1977, moving into manufacturing management roles in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Regina. In 1988, Sutherland moved to the United States to take responsibility for IPSCO’s pipe mills in Nebraska and Iowa.

In 1992, Sutherland returned to Canada and was soon appointed corporate vice-president. He returned to the U.S. in 2000 to set up IPSCO’s operational headquarters in Illinois. His appointment as chief operating officer and executive vice-president came in 2001. Sutherland retired from his position as President and CEO in July 2007 and currently resides in Waterloo, Ontario.

Nancy Hopkins, a commerce and law graduate of the U of S and partner in the Saskatoon law firm McDougall Gauley LLP, has been appointed to another three-year term on the board. Hopkins serves as vice-chair.

Located in the heart of Saskatoon, the University of Saskatchewan is one of the leading medical doctoral universities in Canada. With 58 degrees, diplomas and certificates in over 100 areas of study, the University is uniquely positioned in the areas of human, animal and plant studies. World-class research facilities, renowned faculty and award winning students make the U of S a leader in post-secondary education.

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