Murray Howland worked 14 years for the CIBC. His last position was Controller, Western Canada. He is now the CFO of ATS Asset Tracking Services Inc. His new company uses GPS and wireless technology to track assets.

His academic background is B. Admin (Regina), MBA (Queen's), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers (FICB). He has been active in industry associations. Most recently he was chairman of the International Board of the Strategic Leadership Forum.