Mr. Ron Casey - MLA for Banff-Cochrane

Lord God, We pray for MLA Mr. Ron Casey as he represents Banff-Cochrane. We thank you for his enthusiasm, dedication and commitment while serving in our Legislature. We pray you will protect him and his family. Multiply his time and renew his energy. In Jesus name, Amen (Grade 6 student)

Ron Casey was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Banff-Cochrane on April 23, 2012.

In addition to his duties as an MLA, Mr. Casey also serves on the following committees:

• Chair, Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund
• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing Committee
• Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship

Previously he served as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services and is past Chair of Rural Caucus.

Recently, Mr. Casey was appointed to the MLA implementation team working on the review and implementation of the Retail Market Review recommendations that will strengthen Alberta’s retail electricity market.

Born and raised on an Ontario farm, Mr. Casey moved to Alberta when he was 21, making Canmore his home for over 40 years. Trained as a master electrician, Mr. Casey ran his own company called B&C Electric Ltd. from 1978 to 1990 and later built homes, commercial developments, and industrial buildings.

Mr. Casey has strong ties and a history of service to his community starting as a member of the Town Council in 1995 and winning four terms to serve as Mayor of Canmore for 12 years in 1998, 2004, 2007 and 2010.

Mr. Casey holds a 4th degree black belt in Chito Ryu Karate and runs his own karate training school in Canmore. Mr. Casey also spends as much time as he can on his motorcycles during the summer months.

Mr. Casey and his wife, Pennie, have two grown daughters – Alison and Shannon, and are also the proud grandparents of two grandchildren, Casey and Nicola.