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FirstService welcomes the Honourable Mike Harris to Board of Directors
FirstService welcomes the Honourable Mike Harris to Board of Directors.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n\nTORONTO, June 27 /CNW/ - Jay S. Hennick, Founder and Chief Executive\nOfficer of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV; TSX: FSV) today announced\nthe appointment of The Hon. Mike Harris to the Company's Board of Directors.\nMr. Harris brings over 25 years of experience in public service, and an \nin-depth knowledge of government and business, to his new role providing\nsenior level insight and advice to the FirstService board of directors.\n\"We're pleased to welcome Mike Harris to the board of FirstService,\" said\nJay Hennick, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FirstService Corporation.\n\"Mike's proven track record on public policy, strong business instincts and\nhis dedication to public service make him an ideal candidate to contribute to\nthe strategic development of FirstService as we grow as a global company.\"\nMr. Harris served two terms as Ontario's 22nd Premier from June 1995 to\nApril 2002, earning the distinction of being the first Ontario Premier in more\nthan 30 years to form a second consecutive majority government. Prior to his\nelection to the Ontario Legislature in 1981, Mr. Harris was a school teacher,\na School Board Trustee and Chair, and an entrepreneur. Mr. Harris is also a\nSenior Fellow of The Fraser Institute, a leading Canadian economic, social\nresearch, and educational organization.\n\"I'm very pleased to be joining the board of FirstService,\" commented \nMr. Harris. \"The company's impressive track record, its growing commercial\nreal estate services business and its unique management philosophy make this\nan ideal fit for me. I am looking forward to serving on the board and adding\nvalue by helping shape the future growth of this dynamic company.\"\nMr. Harris is a member of several Boards of Canadian corporations,\nincluding Magna International Inc., Canaccord Capital Inc. and he Chairs the\nBoards of Environmental Management Solutions (EMS) and the Chartwell Seniors\nHousing REIT. Mr. Harris also serves as a Director on the boards of the Tim\nHorton Children's Foundation and the Mount Royal College Foundation.\n\nAbout FirstService\n------------------\nFirstService is a leader in the rapidly growing property services sector,\nproviding services in the following areas: commercial real estate; residential\nproperty management; property improvement; and integrated security services...