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Mr. Smith graduated from the University of Saskatchewan, located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with a Bachelor of Administration Degree (B. Admin) in 1971 and a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) in 1974. Mr. Smith was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1975. Mr. Smith has been a director of Beeston since July 12, 1999, the President of Beeston since July 13, 1999, and the Treasurer of Beeston since July 12, 2005. Mr. Smith was also the Secretary of Beeston from July 13, 1999 to September 11, 1999 and was reappointed Secretary on July 11, 2006.
Mr. Smith has over 27 years experience in financial consulting and income tax planning. From 1976 to 1978, he was employed by Arthur Andersen, Chartered Accountants, before leaving to work in the corporate audit division of Revenue Canada, Taxation. In 1979, Mr. Smith again entered the private practice of law where he specialized in corporate and income tax matters. In 1984, he left the practice of law to pursue a career in financial consulting and tax planning, which, as a self-employed businessperson, he continues to this date. Mr. Smith has been allocating approximately 15-20 hours per week of his time to the initial development of Beeston and will be committing at least that amount of time, on a priority basis, to the further development and financing of Beeston's intended operations.
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