PROMHOUSE, Don: B.Admin., CIM, FCSI

Background

After completing his Bachelor of Administration at the University of Regina in 1979 Don obtained ever increasing responsibilities in the financial sector. He joined Pemberton Houston Willoughby (a regional Investment Dealer) in 1986 as a financial consultant where he was tasked with the role of media representative for the branch.

Designations and Awards
Don is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute and a Certified Investment Manager. In 1997, he was a recipient of the Investment Dealers Association Regional Award of Distinction; an annual award that recognizes excellence and the highest standards of professionalism in the investment industry. In January 1998, his investment process was featured in a national trade publication “Investment Executive.” Don authored a weekly article using questions from a fictitious couple on their financial affairs called “Smart Money”. He was a guest lecturer at the University of Regina in the late 80’s and into the 90’s.

Philanthropic Work

Don is known for his philanthropic and educational work and currently mentors students from the Paul Hill School of Business. He has been involved with the Regina Progress Club for 20 years and served as President and Chairperson for their major charity “Camp Circle O’ Friends” (a camp for kids affected by cancer). He was instrumental in starting the H.J. Promhouse Scholarship Fund in Mathematics at the University of Regina and has been a large donator to the Saskatchewan Children’s Hospital. Don has also been supporting the YWCA.

Personal

Don is married to Lorraine (for 45 years) and has 3 children who have started families of their own. Jon and Chelsea have a son, Jack and a daughter, Leia; Michael has a daughter Gemma and Jacqueline and Shawn have a son, Hudson and a daughter, Blakely. Don enjoys reading financial publications, spending his summers at the lake and getting together with friends and family.

Member: IIROC, Advocis, Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan