President
Hon. LCol Tara Veer
Former Mayor of Red Deer, Tara Veer was appointed Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel with the Canada Armed Forces, 41 Signals Regiment. Honoraries are a long-time tradition recognizing prominent private citizens who volunteer, advocate for their regiments, communities, and guardians of regimental traditions and histories.
“I am extremely honoured to have been given the distinguished appointment of Honorary Lieutenant- Colonel with the Canadian Military,” said Mayor Veer. “The sacrifices of our Canadian Armed Forces and the many veterans that served our country are what allowed me to serve our community. Past and present heroes in the Canadian Armed Forces have made our country what it is today. They are the reason for the freedoms Canadians enjoy today.”
“I am extremely honoured to have been given the distinguished appointment of Honorary Lieutenant- Colonel with the Canadian Military,” said Mayor Veer. “The sacrifices of our Canadian Armed Forces and the many veterans that served our country are what allowed me to serve our community. Past and present heroes in the Canadian Armed Forces have made our country what it is today. They are the reason for the freedoms Canadians enjoy today.”
Vice President, Edmonton Chapter
LCol Michael K. Fawcett, CD (Retired)
LCol Fawcett enrolled in the CAF directly out of high school in the Youth Training and Employment Program in 1980. He was accepted into the Officer Candidate Training Plan program, originally as an Arty Officer. LCol Fawcett received his re-classification to the infantry and completed phase 4 in 1984. From there he was posted to 1 PPCLI where he served as Pl Comd until 1987. He was then posted to Recruiting for two years.
During this time LCol Fawcett completed his staff school and Infantry Officer Course. In 1992 LCol Fawcett attended a French course followed by Canadian Land Force Command Staff College. On graduation he was posted to UNPROFOR until Aug of 1994. On his return to Canada LCol Fawcett was posted Canadian Forces School Mechanical Engineering as an infantry instructor until 1997. After that he was posted to 2 PPCLI and held numerous positions such as 2IC Admin Coy for 1 year, 8 months as Ops O and 2 ½ years as the OC B Coy which included a tour in SFOR. In 2001 LCol Fawcett was posted to Western Area Training Center as the DCO and soon after was appointed the CO.
In 2003 LCol Fawcett retired from the Regular Force and began ranching. In 2009 LCol Fawcett joined the L Edmn Regt as the Ops O and the Company Commander. LCol Fawcett took over command of 41 Signal Regiment in 2017 and retired in 2022.
During this time LCol Fawcett completed his staff school and Infantry Officer Course. In 1992 LCol Fawcett attended a French course followed by Canadian Land Force Command Staff College. On graduation he was posted to UNPROFOR until Aug of 1994. On his return to Canada LCol Fawcett was posted Canadian Forces School Mechanical Engineering as an infantry instructor until 1997. After that he was posted to 2 PPCLI and held numerous positions such as 2IC Admin Coy for 1 year, 8 months as Ops O and 2 ½ years as the OC B Coy which included a tour in SFOR. In 2001 LCol Fawcett was posted to Western Area Training Center as the DCO and soon after was appointed the CO.
In 2003 LCol Fawcett retired from the Regular Force and began ranching. In 2009 LCol Fawcett joined the L Edmn Regt as the Ops O and the Company Commander. LCol Fawcett took over command of 41 Signal Regiment in 2017 and retired in 2022.
Advisor
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LCol Clark joined the CAF in 1993. He began his regular force career at Royal Roads Military College and finished his initial degree at the University of Manitoba, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 1999, following his training as a Signals Officer, he was posted to 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group where he served in the Headquarters, 1 Signal Squadron and the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), departing Edmonton in 2003. Over the next 16 years, he was posted to CFB Suffield, the Royal Military College of Canada to obtain a Master’s of Applied Science in Computer Engineering, Land Forces Western Area, 742 Signal Squadron (which later became 3rd Canadian Division Support Group Signal Squadron), Canadian Joint Operational Command Headquarters, and 3rd Canadian Division Headquarters. In 2019 LCol Clark component transferred from the regular force to the reserves and was employed in Cyber Force Development and since 2022 as the Commanding Officer of 41 Signal Regiment. LCol Clark deployed to Bosnia with Operation PALLADIUM in 2000 (as Battle Group Assistant Adjutant) and Sudan with Operation SAFARI in 2010 (as a Military Observer).
Director-at-Large
Hon. LCol Lloyd Lewis
Lloyd Lewis brings more than four decades of experience in media, leadership, and community service to the Alberta Signals Association. A lifelong communicator and storyteller, he has held senior executive roles across Canada’s broadcasting and digital sectors, including a decade as Vice President and General Manager of CTV Edmonton. Lloyd is a partner in a digital startup, OurSask.Info, a company that has developed a unique platform designed to promote accountability and transparency within Saskatchewan’s 296 Rural Municipalities.
Beyond media, Lloyd has contributed extensively to nonprofit leadership and public service. He currently serves on the AB Chapter of the Canadian Forces Liaison Council. Previous board service includes the Alberta Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Awards Foundation, United Way of Alberta Capital Region, and Red Deer College Foundation. A former General Campaign Chair for the United Way of Central Alberta and founding member of Reach Edmonton, he remains deeply engaged in community development and the arts.
Lloyd is a Past Honorary Colonel of 41 Signal Regiment, where he championed closer ties between serving members, veterans, and civilian supporters. In recognition of his contributions to the military community and the arts in Alberta, he was awarded the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2023.
Beyond media, Lloyd has contributed extensively to nonprofit leadership and public service. He currently serves on the AB Chapter of the Canadian Forces Liaison Council. Previous board service includes the Alberta Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Awards Foundation, United Way of Alberta Capital Region, and Red Deer College Foundation. A former General Campaign Chair for the United Way of Central Alberta and founding member of Reach Edmonton, he remains deeply engaged in community development and the arts.
Lloyd is a Past Honorary Colonel of 41 Signal Regiment, where he championed closer ties between serving members, veterans, and civilian supporters. In recognition of his contributions to the military community and the arts in Alberta, he was awarded the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2023.
Additional Board Members
VP Red Deer: Maj Rob Hammel (ret'd)
VP Calgary: Maj Timothy Wallace (ret'd)
Membership Director: LCol Natalie De Roij
Secretary: Cpl Sarah Parchewsky (ret'd)
Treasurer: VACANT
Sergeant at Arms: MWO Drew Adkins
Director-at-Large: Hon LCol Lloyd Lewis
Entertainment Officer: VACANT
VP Calgary: Maj Timothy Wallace (ret'd)
Membership Director: LCol Natalie De Roij
Secretary: Cpl Sarah Parchewsky (ret'd)
Treasurer: VACANT
Sergeant at Arms: MWO Drew Adkins
Director-at-Large: Hon LCol Lloyd Lewis
Entertainment Officer: VACANT