Meridian Opens Edmonton Office, E. Henry Boychuk, C.A. Named Managing Owner
News Release - January 19th, 2009
(Calgary, Alberta) Meridian Canada today announced the opening of its first independently owned office serving Edmonton and Northern Alberta along with appointment of E. Henry Boychuk, CA as Managing Owner.
“This is a major step forward for Meridian and we are thrilled to have attracted a professional and entrepreneur with Henry’s experience and credibility in the Edmonton market,” commented Keith Turner, President and CEO. “Edmonton and northern Alberta present significant opportunities for our services and access to capital. This new office represents step #1 in our North American expansion plans.”
Companies in the $5 million to $250 million revenue range will be expertly served by Meridian’s Edmonton office.
“Henry Boychuk is the quintessential combination of finance and entrepreneurial training and experience,” commented Randy Lennon, Managing Director of Branch Network Development. “As we re-invent the relationship between entrepreneurs and capital sources, we’ve sought out potential office owners who can relate to both sides of the fence. Henry will be adept at putting the right people, together with the right money, at the right time, which we call The Meridian Effect!”
Henry Boychuk brings a wealth of formal financial training, expertise, and real world entrepreneurial experience to his role as owner of Meridian’s Edmonton office, serving all of northern Alberta.
A Chartered Accountant who has diversified experience in large accounting firms as well as owning and operating his own practices in both rural and urban Alberta, Henry has also served in senior management roles in both public and private companies. As a sought after corporate financial consultant, Henry has experience in a wide range of industries specializing in strategic planning, production and operations management, business planning, and business coaching.
Henry’s management experience ranges from building construction, fabricated metal products, transportation companies, and years of experience in the automotive industry. He owned and operated a Ford Mercury dealership and has consulted to more than 15 automobile dealers.
Henry has lived in Edmonton most of his life and understands the economy of northern Alberta. He has owned and operated First Edmonton Financial Corp in downtown Edmonton for 20 years. As owner and manager of Meridian’s Edmonton office, Henry is now positioned to combine his network of relationships and experience with Meridian’s sophisticated finance advisory services and access to capital.
For more information visit www.meridiancanada.com