Board of Directors

Sine Chadi

From day one Sine has been the principal driver of Imperial Equities and has overseen all the day to day aspects of Imperial's growth, development and management. He brings more than 30 years of professional real estate experience to Imperial and is the founder and principal shareholder of several other companies involved in real estate sales, asset management, property management and mortgage financing. Sine is an active community leader and an enthusiastic organizer and fundraiser for a number of community groups, charities and not for profit associations. In 2008 Sine was a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year award and in 2005 he was awarded the Alberta Centennial Medal "for outstanding service to the people and the Province of Alberta". In 2002 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth to the Throne, Sine was awarded the Golden Jubilee Medal. Sine was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1993-1997. Here he represented his Caucus on a number of the Legislature's economic development, public accounts and treasury committees.

Kevin L. Lynch

Kevin is a corporate lawyer with one of Edmonton's most prestigious business law firms. As a corporate specialist, Kevin focuses his practice on corporate/ commercial law, including securities, acquisitions and divestitures, commercial real estate and financing matters. In addition to his position on Imperial's board, Kevin has acted as Corporate Secretary and director for TSE listed companies. He is also very active in his community as a past St. Albert School Board Trustee; former director of the foundation for Newman Theological College and ST. Joseph's Seminary; former president of the Friends of St. Albert Swimming Society and former director of the Olympian Swim Club.

Diane Buchanan

Diane has an extensive background in real estate and business operations. She was the first woman Director elected to the Edmonton Real Estate Board in 1984 and among other developments, developed the Union Bank Inn in 1997, Alberta's first 4 1/2 star Inn. Diane is active in the community and a passionate supporter of various children and women's charitable organizations. She is a rotary member and in 2001 was awarded the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce "Small Business Owner of the Year" award. Diane currently is the CEO of Advanced Panel Products, the largest polyurethane production plant in Alberta, supplying insulated panels to the building construction industry.

Bill Smith

Bill is the former Mayor of Edmonton, Canada's fifth largest city and the capital of Alberta. He was first elected in 1995 and served three consecutive terms ending in 2004. As Mayor, Bill's list of accomplishments include, bringing to Edmonton the World masters Games, the Juno awards and the World championships in athletics. he was instrumental in negotiating a share of the Provincial fuel tax, revitalizing Downtown Edmonton and initiatives that made Edmonton the most environmentally responsible city in north america. Prior to being elected Mayor, Bill owned and operated one of Canada's largest independent chain of tire stores with sales of $90 million per year. He was an All-Star professional football player with the Edmonton Eskimos. Bill currently sits on numerous volunteer boards.

Dr. Dennis Modry

A cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon at the University of Alberta Hospital, Dr. Dennis Modry is a major part of the growing institutional excellence and international stature of the University of Alberta as a centre of medical research and treatment. He was instrumental in establishing Western Canada's first heart and lung transplant program at the U of A and he performed its first transplant in 1985. Dr. Modry's continued involvement has been instrumental in creating Canada's most successful transplantation program. This significant achievement has been only one part of a distinguished and much awarded medical career. Today in addition to medical and academic pursuits, he is also influencing his profession as President of the AMA section of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and Editorial Board member of the Journal of Heart and Lung and Thoracic Surgery. He is active in administrative matters at the University of Alberta Hospital and is keenly interested in issues of health system reform. His unique vantage point into the health system, provides Imperial with invaluable expertise to help guide the growth and development of Imperial Distributors as part of the overall company.