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W. Scott Thurlow
President
W. Scott Thurlow joined the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association as President in April 2012. Trained as a lawyer, Scott specializes in federal and provincial regulatory policies, including health, environment, energy and chemical management. He is also an expert on the laws governing legislative processes, lobbying and elections in Canada.
Scott's experience includes the private practice of law, where he has represented a wide range of clients before federal tribunals and boards, as well as acting for litigants in Ontario's provincial courts.
Scott served as the Director of Parliamentary Affairs for the Minister of Natural Resources in 2005. In that role, Scott was responsible for providing the Minister and Government MPs with support as they worked to usher legislation through the House of Commons. The understanding of the legislative and regulatory process that Scott acquired in Government helps CRFA’s members better understand how to interact with Government and affect positive change for the Renewable Fuels industry.
Scott completed his undergraduate degree in political science (with honours) at Carleton University. He subsequently studied at the University of Western Ontario, where he earned a Masters' degree in Political Science while writing and lecturing on the role of the Provincial Governments in shaping federal policy. After completing his graduate work, Scott returned to Ottawa to attend the University of Ottawa's Law School, where he was awarded his LLB in 2002.
Immediately after completing his articles of clerkship with a leading national law firm, Scott served as part of the legal services team for Canada's Chief Electoral Officer in the run up to the 2004 Federal Election. While at Elections Canada, Scott practiced administrative law and familiarized himself with the rules governing democratic participation, election contributions, and election processes.
Scott started his career in Ottawa as a Parliamentary Consultant for the Canadian Chemical Producers' Association in 1997.
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Deborah Elson
Director of Member Relations and Industry Promotions
An experienced events and promotions professional, Ms. Elson is responsible for managing all operations and logistics for promotional activities and events including the successful national summit held each December. She is also responsible for all internal communications and outreach activities with association members.
Ms. Elson worked previously in a similar capacity in a number of political offices including the role of Press Office Manager in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada. She is a member of the Canadian Society of Association Executives and Meeting Planners International.
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Lindsey Ehman
CRFA Coordinator
As CRFA Coordinator, Lindsey Ehman supports each of the Association’s functions and serves as a point of initial contact for the CRFA’s offices. In addition, Ms. Ehman coordinates the CRFA’s social media strategy and provides dedicated support to all media and communications activities. Prior to joining the CRFA Ms. Ehman was Coordinator, Public Affairs for another industry association and brings valuable experience working with member-based associations.
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