board of governors biographies 

 |  | Wayne Henuset | | Wayne Henuset is President and Owner of Willow Park Resources Ltd. (a consortium of companies including Willow Park Wines and Spirits, Branch of the Willow Ltd., Keller Williams Realty South Calgary, Rackets Incorporation, Conquest Developments Canada and 50 percent ownership in the former Energy Alberta Corporation). Mr. Henuset has been the owner and operator of Willow Park Wines & Spirits since 1994, the largest private liquor retailer in Canada. Mr. Henuset is also former President and CEO of Energy Alberta Corp., an Alberta-based company that established nuclear power as a source of energy for Alberta and filed an application to prepare a site in Peace River, Alberta. As a former SAIT student, Wayne has an affection for the institution and its importance in the community and has developed a long-standing relationship with SAIT. Over the last 15 years, he has partnered with the Hospitality/Tourism Faculty at SAIT to support many initiatives and join forces in fundraising efforts including student fundraisers, SAIT Career Days, work experience programs, advanced student learning in the store, provided student scholarships and supported many initiatives at the Highwood Dining Room. Wayne has also participated in community and fundraising efforts in health, education, the arts and sport. Some community programs he has led include The Vintage Fund (over $1 million raised), David Foster and Friends Foundation, Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum, Calgary Health Trust, Bozo Cup, United Way of Calgary, Stars and Spurs Gala, Flames Alumni Masters, Bethany Care Foundation.
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