Management of Food Services
A&W Food Services Management
 Paul Hollands joined A&W Food Services in 1980, became Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 1995, President in 2002, and Chief Executive Officer in 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and is a recipient of the first class of Canada's national Top 40 Under 40 leadership award. Paul is Chairman of the Faculty Advisory Board of the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. He is past Chairman of the Canadian Association of Income Funds, and past Chairman of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association.
 Don Leslie joined A&W in 2003 as Vice President, Finance and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and he also holds a Chartered Accountant designation. Prior to joining A&W Don had extensive senior management experience with several public and privately owned companies. In addition to his finance responsibility, Don has overall responsibility for Investor Relations for the A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund. He is a director and member of the Executive Committee of the Canadian Association of Income Funds, and a member of the Vancouver Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) Canada.
 Graham Cooke joined A&W in 1981, became Director of Purchasing & Distribution in 1986, Vice President, Franchising in 1991, Vice President, Operations in 1997 and Vice President, New Restaurant Expansion in 2002. He holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Queen's University. Graham is also a director of the Canadian Franchise Association and currently serves as Vice-Chair.
 Janice Beer joined A&W in 2001 as Director of People Potential and was appointed Vice President, People Potential in April 2004. In this capacity she is responsible for all human resource functions. Prior to joining A&W Janice held various positions with a major downstream oil company in the areas of human resources, public affairs and finance. Janice holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Master of Education in Adult Education.
 Susan Senecal joined A&W in 1992 as an Area Manager. She became Regional Director of Operations in 1996, General Manager, Quebec in 1997 and was appointed Vice President, Operations in December 2002. Susan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University and is a director of the Canadian Restaurant and Food Services association.
 Trish Sahlstrom joined A&W in 1981 in the Purchasing and Distribution area. She assumed increasing responsibilities in the organization and in 2001 became Vice President, Purchasing & Distribution. Trish is also General Manager for the canned and bottled A&W Root Beer business. She sits on the lnternational Advisory Board for the William F Harrah College, University of Nevada Las Vegas; and on the Customer Advisory Task Force for the National Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers.
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