Al Duerr
| Alfred Herman Duerr | |
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| 34th Mayor of Calgary | |
| In office October 23, 1989 – October 22, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Donald Adam Hartman |
| Succeeded by | Dave Bronconnier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 (age 60–61) Humboldt, Saskatchewan |
| Spouse(s) | Kit Chan |
Alfred (Al) Herman Duerr (born in 1951 in Humboldt, Saskatchewan) is a former Canadian politician who served as the 34th Mayor of Calgary, Alberta from 1989 to 2001, and a city alderman from 1983 to 1989. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Emergo Projects International, and serves on the board of directors for two other companies in Calgary.[1] He is a member of the Community and Partners Advisory Committee of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.[2]
Duerr attended the University of Saskatchewan and graduated with a degree in Urban Geography and Regional Urban Development and holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Haskayne School of the University of Calgary.[3]
He served two terms as an Alderman in Calgary before being elected mayor in 1989.[4] Duerr served for four terms as Calgary's mayor, leaving office in 2001, and was one of the most popular mayors in the city's history.[1] His conciliatory, managerial style and likeable personality made him well respected.[5]
Duerr is married to Kit Chan, and has two children.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Executive Profile: Al H. Duerr". Bloomberg Businessweek. http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=23374021&privcapId=22449774&previousCapId=22449774&previousTitle=Armstrong%20Hospitality%20Group%20Ltd.. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
- ^ "Representatives of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta". Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta. http://www.libin.ucalgary.ca/about/cpa_members.php. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
- ^ "Board of Directors". Fortis Alberta. http://www.fortisalberta.com/Default.aspx?cid=241&lang=1. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
- ^ "Board of Directors". Rocky Mountaineer. http://www.rockymountaineer.com/en_US_CA/about_us/message_from_the_president/board_directors. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
- ^ Braid, Don (2010-09-15). "Former Calgary mayor Al Duerr speaks out on social issues". Calgary Herald. http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Braid+Former+Calgary+mayor+Duerr+speaks+social+issues/3527235/story.html. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
- ^ Berenyi, Valerie (2009-03-06). "Carly Duerr prefers scientific approach". Calgary Herald. http://www2.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/city/story.html?id=f3b12ed6-f90d-4240-bd35-91f828dfa0c6. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
| Preceded by Donald Adam Hartman |
Mayor of Calgary 1989-2001 |
Succeeded by Dave Bronconnier |
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