Gerald H. Couture, FCIP, President

Insight through experience. As President of Urban Edge Consulting, Gerry brings to his clients 20 years of experience in the public and not-for-profit sectors.

Committed to the promotion of sound governance practices and the application of innovative management practices, Gerry has helped organizations, and service units within organizations, strengthen their governance and management practices.

Positions
President, Urban Edge Consulting Inc.
Senior Consultant, CAO Secretariat, City of Winnipeg
Coordinator of Long-range Planning, City of Winnipeg
Project Manager, CentrePlan, City of Winnipeg
Strategic Planner and Urban Design Planner, City of Winnipeg
Partner, Pro-Forma Planning Consultants

Designations and Degrees
Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners
Master of City Planning, University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Environmental Studies, University of Manitoba

Teaching
Adjunct Professor, Department of City Planning, University of Manitoba
Associate Instructor, Environmental Studies Department, University of Winnipeg

Professional
President of the Manitoba Professional Planners Institute
Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners Fellows Nominating Committee
Former President of the Canadian Institute of Planners and former member of the    National Council
Former member of the Board of Directors, Institute of Public Administration of    Canada, Manitoba Region

Community
Vice-chair, Governance and Strategic Planning, Manitoba Theatre Centre Board of    Trustees
Faculty of Architecture Capital Campaign
Former President, Winnipeg Folk Festival Board of Directors
Former Vice-President, Access and Awareness, Winnipeg Art Gallery Board of    Governors
Urban Idea Centre Board of Directors
University of Manitoba Alumni Association Mentor Program
Winnipeg Grey Cup VIP Committee
Western Canada Summer Games Signage Committee

Awards and Recognition
Exceptional Service Award, Manitoba Professional Planners Institute
International Downtown Association Award for Outstanding Achievement (CentrePlan)
Canadian Institute of Planners Honour Award for Planning Excellence (CentrePlan)
Winnipeg Core Area Initiative Certificate of Recognition

Publications and Speaking Engagements
Several articles in Plan Canada published by the Canadian Institute of Planners and    in monographs published by the Institute of Public Administration of Canada.
Numerous speaking engagements with the International Quality and Productivity    Centre, Manitoba Managers Network, the Institute of Public Administration of    Canada, the Canadian Institute of Planners, and the Manitoba Professional Planners    Institute, among others.