Corporate Governance

Harvey Sheydwasser was born in Montreal, Quebec, and graduated from Sir George Williams University, in Montreal, with a Bachelor of Commerce Honors Economics Degree.  In 1972, Mr. Sheydwasser became a Certified General Accountant (CGA) and subsequently became a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).  Career accomplishments have centered on Senior Management positions and entrepreneurship. This has included the management of Bakelite Thermosets Ltd., Union Carbide’s licensed Chemical and Resin, Tectrol Inc., a design and manufacturer of Switch Mode Power Supplies, and Vice President of Manufacturing for LSI Logic Corporation, a multi-billion dollar semiconductor manufacturer. In 1993, when LSI Logic decided to close their operation in Edmonton, Mr. Sheydwasser led a small group of senior employees in the acquisition of LSI’s Contract Electronics Manufacturing division. LogiCan Technologies was thus created in Edmonton.

The Company grew to become one of the largest private electronics manufacturers in Canada, with sales in excess of $50 Million and an over 400 peak employee head count. In 1996, the Company established a Design and IPO office in Boston, Massachusetts.  Then 2005, the Company created a Supply Chain Agency in Korea for the purpose of procuring chip and parts from, and supplying finished devices into the Asian markets.

LogiCan established itself as an international electronics manufacturing leader by becoming ISO certified to manufacture medical, military, automotive and commercial products. The Company successfully employed the first high speed robotics to place Surface Mount Technologies and Ball Grid Array semi-conductors into Assemblies. Some of its many international customers included Philips Medical, US Navy and Canadian Military, Wanxiang, IBM, Schlumberger, Tollgrade Communications, Thermadyne, Profire and Spyder Controls.

LogiCan received international recognition and many awards. In 1998 the Electronic Industry Association of Alberta presented LogiCan with its Exporter of the Year Award.  In the same year, Alberta Science & Technology nominated LogiCan as a finalist for Outstanding Commercial Achievement.  In 2000, both the Alliance of Manufacturers and Exporters and the National Research Council recognized LogiCan for its world class performance under the Innovation Insights program for Best Practices.  Finally, on September 25, 2001, Harvey Sheydwasser personally received the Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year Award. In 2002, LogiCan was a Finalist in one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies.

Mr. Sheydwasser personal achievements included being an active member for over 10 years with the Alberta Economic Development Authority and the Business Competitiveness Diversification Committee, serving Alberta Premiers, Ralph Klein and Ed Stelmach. He was also a member of NAIT’s President’s Advisory Committee.

In 2012 LogiCan was sold to a US Automotive Company. Mr. Sheydwasser remained on as President and Founder during the transition period ceasing to be an owner and employee on June 30 2013.

Subsequently, Mr. Sheydwasser incorporated Conceptual Visions Inc. to create innovative forums to inform, debate, and assist businesses and individuals on important issues of the day.  In that activity he was responsible (2014/2015) for the creation and design of the new infotainment system for Fisker Automotive in Newport Beach, CA. This was for a completely new hybrid vehicle that went into production in Anaheim, CA in 2016 under the new name, Karma Automotive.

Mr. Sheydwasser has written many articles on accounting issues, business, investment, and political events, which have been published in the CPA Magazine Pivot, Macleans, National Post, and other media outlets.

He looks forward to remaining active with current business, political, and community events.

Reg Cardinal is currently an Assistant Dean at the University of Alberta. As a member of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, he has a demonstrated history of working in aboriginal economic development, including time as CFO of Penobscot Indian Nation in the United States. Reg brings a wealth of experience related to government relations and conflict resolution and holds a CMA designation.

Don Kootenay is a member of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. He has worked with Alexis over the years specializing in stakeholder relations, regulatory compliance, capital structure optimization and debt restructuring. These efforts have yielded manifold benefits to Alexis, including net financial benefits in the multiple millions.

Ian Anderson is a former CEO of Trans Mountain Pipeline. He played a key role in expanding the pipeline network and overseeing the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. Anderson focused on regulatory compliance and engaged with stakeholders, including Indigenous communities. His commitment to responsible energy development and community engagement shaped the company’s operations.