Al Duerr
| Alfred Herman Duerr | |
|---|---|
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| 34th Mayor of Calgary | |
| In office October 23, 1989 – October 22, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Adam Hartman |
| Succeeded by | Dave Bronconnier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1951 Humboldt, Saskatchewan |
| Spouse(s) | Kit Chan |
Alfred (Al) Herman Duerr (born January 29, 1951) is a Canadian former politician who served as the 34th Mayor of Calgary, Alberta from 1989 to 2001, and a city alderman from 1983 to 1989.[1] He is the Chief Executive Officer of Emergo Projects International, and serves on the board of directors for two other companies in Calgary.[2] He is a member of the Community and Partners Advisory Committee of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.[3]
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.[4]
He served two terms as an Alderman in Calgary before being elected mayor in 1989.[5] 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.[2] His conciliatory, managerial style and likeable personality made him well respected.[6]
Duerr is married to Kit Chan, and has two children.[7]
References
- ↑ Duerr focuses on family: Emotional mayor ready for `unknown': [Final Edition] Heyman, David. Calgary Herald [Calgary, Alta] 30 May 2001: B1 / FRONT.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Executive Profile: Al H. Duerr". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
- ↑ "Representatives of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta". Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". Fortis Alberta. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". Rocky Mountaineer. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
- ↑ Braid, Don (2010-09-15). "Former Calgary mayor Al Duerr speaks out on social issues". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
- ↑ Berenyi, Valerie (2009-03-06). "Carly Duerr prefers scientific approach". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
| Preceded by Donald Adam Hartman |
Mayor of Calgary 1989–2001 |
Succeeded by Dave Bronconnier |