The Prince George Chamber of Commerce invites you to learn in this engaging presentation from Don Krusel, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Prince Rupert Port Authority, on how "Trade Connects Us!"

See how the prosperity of Canadian communities depends on our ability to transport goods and resources to international customers. The success of the Port of Prince Rupert depends on facilitating that trade. By unlocking economic opportunity, the Port is connecting businesses and communities to fast-growing markets. By growing our trade gateway's ability to handle current and new cargos in greater volumes, we are connecting Canadians to new skills and jobs. And through the development of innovative trading networks and practices, the Port of Prince Rupert is connecting local and international communities to a prosperous and sustainable future. download pdf

Don Krusel was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Prince Rupert Port Authority in 1992. He began his career with the Port Authority in 1987 in the role of Chief Financial Officer.

Prior to joining the Port Authority Mr. Krusel held management positions with a number of major financial institutions located in Vancouver.

Mr. Krusel holds an MBA degree from the Ivey School of Management at the University of Western Ontario and is a Certified Management Accountant. Mr. Krusel is a Director of the Western Transportation Advisory Council, the Van Horne Institute, Green Marine Management Corporation and is a member of the Board of Governors of the Business Council of British Columbia. He is a past Director of the British Columbia Trade Development Corporation and served as Chairman and Director of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities from 1999-2001 as well as the Canadian Chairman of the American Association of Port Authorities.

Don is married to his wife Gail and they have one daughter, Olivia.