This position 
was previously held by Don Allan who is moving up to the position 
of executive vice-president of UPSG with senior responsibilities for 
corporate growth and development and the Company’s involvement in the 
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.

Both appointments took effect 
Sept. 1, 2009, as part of the company’s strategic management and 
planning process for the future.

 Rayner has been a member of the board of directors of UPSG since 
2006, serving on both the audit and compensation committees and as 
chair of the governance committee. He will continue to serve as a 
director on the board but will relinquish his position as chair of the 
governance committee.



Following graduation from the University of Alberta, Rayner 
enjoyed a distinguished 26-year career with the Edmonton Police 
Services, rising through the ranks to the position of Chief of Police. 
In 2003 he was invested into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces 
by the Governor General of Canada in recognition of exemplary 
leadership and service.

 More recently, Rayner has provided international consulting 
services to larger private companies and government agencies, 
including an extensive lecture series at the International Institute 
for management development ”“ IMD Switzerland, the Rotman School of 
Business ”“ Toronto and the University of Alberta.

He currently Co-
Chairs the Mayor’s Task Force on Community Safety for the City of 
Edmonton and is a regular guest on CTV’s popular “Alberta Primetime” 
television show discussing current topics relating to crime and safety.



Chairman and CEO of UPSG, Sig Jorstad states that “Fred’s strong 
background in the private and government sectors coupled with his 
previous involvement with United provides a solid foundation to 
maximize the synergies between the board and management of United to 
capitalize on new opportunities for growth emerging from the current 
environment.

Rayner will lead and manage the day-to-day 
operations, focusing on customer service and driving organic growth.