Doug Griffiths
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Douglas Gordon Griffiths ECA (born 26 October 1972)[1] is the president and chief executive officer of 13 Ways, Inc., a company he founded to provide consultation to struggling North American communities.[2] He is a public speaker and co-author of the book 13 Ways to Kill Your Community, now in its second edition,[3] and is an instructor with the Executive Education program at the University of Alberta School of Business.[4]
The Honourable Doug Griffiths | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
In office 2004–2015 | |
Preceded by | New riding |
Succeeded by | Wes Taylor |
Constituency | Battle River-Wainwright |
In office 2002–2004 | |
Preceded by | Robert Fischer |
Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
Constituency | Wainwright |
Personal details | |
Born | (1972-10-26) 26 October 1972 (age 51) Coronation, Alberta |
Political party | Alberta Party |
Other political affiliations | Progressive Conservative (former) |
Spouse | Sue |
Children | Austin and Brady |
Residence(s) | Ardrossan, Alberta |
Alma mater | University of Alberta |
Occupation | Teacher, speaker, author |
Website | www |
Griffiths is a former Canadian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Battle River-Wainwright as a Progressive Conservative (PC). He was a candidate for the leadership of the PC Party in the 2011 leadership election. He has since taken a step back from provincial politics, in favour of his role with 13 Ways and his teaching duties.[5]