Kent Hehr has overcome extraordinary adversity to represent Calgary's central area in government for 12 years. His interests include fighting for social justice, tackling climate change, and watching hockey.

-Born and raised on a farm in Saskatchewan -Studied Business at the University of Saskatchewan -Electricity Trader with TransAlta and ATCO -MBA from University of Oxford -President of an Agricultural Commodity Brokerage -Proud father

A financial professional with 20 years experience in oil & gas and other industries important to Calgary. That financial experience will be useful in Ottawa. I worked for 6 years as an adviser to Ministers, including in privatization initiatives. Ruth and I have 4 adult sons.