The Calgary Stampede
Bill Church has extensive experience in public safety and occupational health management, currently serving as the Manager of Public Safety and related roles at The Calgary Stampede since July 2008. In this capacity, Bill Church coordinates the Medical Services, Occupational Health and Safety, and Site Security teams, along with overseeing program development and administration. Additional roles include Environmental and Safety Services Manager, specializing in safety program development and incident investigation, and Special Projects Manager, focusing on land use and transportation infrastructure. Bill Church also has experience in roles such as Parking and Transportation Manager and Security Supervisor in various organizations, including the Calgary Flames and Alta Genetics Inc., where responsibilities ranged from security management to training on transportation legislation. Bill Church currently chairs the Amusement Rides Sub-Council with the Alberta Safety Codes Council. Bill Church holds a degree from the University of Alberta.
The Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities. Our western hospitality and community spirit earned us the Waterstone Award for Canada’s Top 10 Admired Corporate Cultures in the Public Sector category for 2013 and Mediacorp Canada Inc announced the Calgary Stampede as one of Alberta’s Top 65 Employers.