Winter 2010 - Bishop's University

BRANCH BRIEFS
former Presidents of the Alumni Association: Eric Mills
’72 , Rob Allatt ’93, Peter Davidson ’77, Tom Godber ’85
Inaugurated in 1967, the Alumnus of the Year Award honours
a graduate who's made a long-standing commitment and
contribution to the University. Long-standing is the key word
for this year’s winner, Rob Allatt ’93, who’s logged 15 years of
volunteer service. During this time, he has helped to organize
over 25 events – including a Bishop’s float in the Montreal St.
Patrick’s Day Parade (which won best University/College float
on several occasions), golf tournaments, receptions and more.
He has made many sacrifices while balancing his professional
career with Telus and his personal life.
“Since graduation, I’ve never lost sight of what the University
and the Bishop’s experience brought to my life. I am very
honoured to receive this award and will continue to support
Bishop’s financially and as a volunteer when called upon.”
The Award of Merit recognizes individuals who have
enhanced the reputation of the University through outstanding
professional accomplishments. Last fall Principal Goldbloom
presented two distinguished graduates with the Award.
Reg Allatt ’90 is the President & CEO of etfs inc., a familyowned
and run company established in Lennoxville in 1984.
As one of Canada’s major providers of specialized travel and
healthcare insurance solutions, etfs inc. services 3 million
travellers in a year. Global Excel Management Inc., a fully
owned subsidiary, manages over $4 million in claims annually.
During Reg’s tenure the company’s revenues have grown
more than tenfold, while Global Excel has expanded into 36
international markets. The company has 475 employees, most
of whom are based in the Borough of Lennoxville.
Reg Allatt ’90 with his parents Barbara and Steve Allatt
l-r: Sean Lewis (Lindsay’s husband), Lindsay Mills ’03,
Elizabeth Mills ’72, Don Mills ’71, Michael Mills ’00 and
his wife Jenn Laplante ’00 (with their son Liam)
Don Mills ’71 is President and Co-founder of Corporate
Research Associates (CRA) in Halifax NS, one of Canada’s
leading public opinion and research firms. CRA has offices in five
provinces, as well as in Bermuda.
Don’s list of accomplishments is extensive and impressive:
Founding President of the Marketing Research and Intelligence
Association, named to Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEO
Hall of Fame, Metro Halifax Businessperson of the Year, and
CRA has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Atlantic
Canada for three years. He is Past Chair of the Halifax Chamber
of Commerce, has sat on the Board of Dalhousie University and
is currently a member of the Board of Trustees for the YMCA.
It's not a criterion for the Award, but the Mills are an “all
Bishop’s” family – whose members attended the event.
Halifax hosts:
Kim Keitner ’08
Andrew Keitner ’75
Elizabeth Beaton
Keitner ’76
Halifax guests:
Chelsea Aboud ’08
Lisa Wagner ’08
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