Winston F. Rossouw; P.Eng, MSc., PMP.
Founder, CEO & President: Anchor Project Solutions
Winston is a seasoned professional engineer with over 2 decades of
experience
Winston excels at fostering strategic partnerships with diverse
stakeholders,
including:
- Municipalities
- Governmental agencies
- Private sector businesses
- Non-profit organizations
His key strengths are derived from data-driven strategies, driving innovation and growth through informed decision-making, while his engineering expertise is coupled and accompanied with practical problem-solving skills and technical knowledge. Winston is an astute and practical oriented Project Manager known to lead projects (large and small) that encompasses environmentally conscious and sustainable principles without compromising value added project outcomes.
He is renowned for focusing on the intersection of climate change and infrastructure, thereby prioritizing:
- Reduced environmental impact
- Ethical practices
- Circular economy principles
Winston's leadership style emphasizes inclusivity, fostering stakeholder participation, engagement and collaboration thereby harnessing simple, effective methodologies to bring together diverse stakeholder groups.
Through his inclusive style of leadership, his approach focusses on benefiting small to medium communities, the youth and women in developing communities. Clients rely on his ability to develop and manage projects that deliver key outcomes that focuses on:
- Local Solutions: Delivering tailored solutions that address community needs
- Sustainable Practices: Promoting environmentally conscious practices and strategies
- Effective Implementation: Ensuring successful strategy implementation
Professor Dr. Walter Jamieson; FCIP, FIPM
Professor Dr. Walter Jamieson is an internationally recognized scholar and practitioner in urban planning and urban management, with a career spanning more than five decades across North America and Asia. He holds a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Studies from the University of Birmingham, UK, alongside advanced degrees in environmental conservation and planning, and is a Fellow of both the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Institute of Place Management.
Throughout his academic career, Dr. Jamieson has held senior leadership and faculty roles at major universities including the University of Calgary, the Asian Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, the University of Hawaii and Toronto Metropolitan University. His research and teaching have focused on international urban revitalization, poverty reduction, sustainable urban management, heritage conservation, and strategic urban governance. He has contributed to advancing theoretical frameworks and practical models for integrating heritage and sustainability into urban planning processes.
In parallel with his academic work, Dr. Jamieson has advised international organizations, national governments, and local authorities on urban planning policies, urban management systems, and community-based urban renewal initiatives. His consultancy work has informed key urban masterplans and strategic development policies in Canada, Southeast Asia, and China. His published works and toolkits continue to shape best practices in urban governance, heritage city management, and destination city strategies.
Dr. Jamieson has received a number of awards, including the Queen's Jubilee Medal for Heritage Conservation and Cultural Tourism in Canada in 2003. Currently, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Design (School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape), University of Calgary, Dr. Jamieson remains active in bridging scholarship and practice to foster resilient, livable, and culturally vibrant communities worldwide.
Debbi (Weber) Smith; Bsc. (Forest Management), RPF, Certificate in GIS
Forester and President of The Living Edge Inc.
As an Alberta Registered Professional Independent Associate Consultant, Debbi leverages her 20+ years of experience gained through Consulting in the private industry and public sector (local government) applying her key strengths across the spectrum of:
- Natural and built land development and redevelopment
- Asset management
- Environmental expertise
- Political acumen
Debbi provides client specific leadership by:
- Guiding municipal government strategic initiatives
- Providing research and analysis by identifying & capitalizing on emerging trends and opportunities in local government
- Private land developer support: Adept in collaborating with land developers to facilitate, enable and promote economic & business growth opportunities
- Providing and guiding regional collaboration: Capable of promoting and participating in joint regional economic and business opportunities
Debbi holds a Bachelor of Science in Forest Management: University of Alberta, Forest Technologist Diploma: NAIT and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certification: University of Northern British Columbia.
Jerome P. Brophy; BTech(MEng), BPubHons
Principal Director & Program Manager: APS-Africa
With nearly three decades of experience in engineering and development facilitation, Jerome is a trusted advisor to international organizations, national governments, and local municipalities.
His expertise in strategic planning, sustainable development, and policy frameworks ensures resilient infrastructure solutions that drive meaningful change.
Key Achievements & Expertise
- Sustainable Development Advocacy - Driving environmentally responsible engineering practices for long-term resilience.
- Wastewater Risk Abatement Planning - Enhancing drought preparedness through innovative wastewater management strategies.
- Infrastructure Optimization & Policy Guidance - Strengthening municipal frameworks for efficient resource allocation.
- Mentorship & Capacity Building - Cultivating future engineers and community leaders.
- Analytical Mindset - Precision-driven approach to tackling complex engineering challenges
Impact & Recognition
Jerome’s leadership has profoundly improved the lives of youth, women, and communities, earning recognition through multiple awards for his contributions to engineering, development facilitation, and mentorship.
His expertise continues to shape transformative policies that foster sustainability, empower communities, and strengthen resilience against environmental challenges.
Through strategic planning and capacity-building initiatives, he drives meaningful change, ensuring long-term solutions that create lasting social and environmental impact.