TransAlta Corp.

Mr. Snyder is President and Chief Executive Officer of TransAlta Corporation, an energy company focused on electricity generation and energy trading and marketing. He is Chair of the Calgary Stampede Foundation and Chair of the Secretariat for Action on Homelessness for the Province of Alberta. He is past Chair of The Conference Board of Canada, past Chair of the Calgary Zoo, past Chair of the ecoENERGY Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force and past Chair of the CalgaryCommittee to End Homelessness. He is a director of the Fraser Institute and the Canadian INSEAD Foundation. In 2008 Mr. Snyder received the Honorary Associate Award from The Conference Board of Canada. He received the Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005.

Ken Stickland, Chief Legal Officer (CLO), is responsible for directing the corporation's legal affairs, sustainable development and environmental health and safety initiatives. In addition, Mr. Stickland's teams administer the corporation's government relations, regulatory affairs, corporate security, corporate secretarial matters and country manager duties. Prior to joining TransAlta in January 2001, Mr. Stickland was a partner with the Calgary Law firm of Burnet, Duckworth and Palmer LLP where he practiced in the energy area for the last 20 years. Mr. Stickland holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Law degree form the University of British Columbia. Mr. Stickland is and has been a director of various professional associations and not-for-profit organizations. He has also been a director of several publicly listed companies.

Michael Williams, Chief Administration Officer (CAO), is responsible for leading the human resources, information technology and corporate communications teams. Prior to joining TransAlta in 2002, Mr. Williams was Vice-President for Lucent Europe. During his career, he has held a number of positions including Senior Director of Human Resources at Cisco Systems in California and the United Kingdom; Global Vice-President, Human Resources at Newbridge Networks in Ottawa; and Director of Human Resources with National Semiconductor. Mr. Williams has over 25 years experience covering all aspects of Human Resources. Mr. Williams has a Master of Human Resources Management from the University of Aston in Birmingham, England. Mr. Williams is currently the Chairman of the Board of Governors of Hull Child and Family Services.

Richard Langhammer, Chief Productivity Officer (CPO), has accountability for creating strategies to increase productivity across TransAlta. Prior to this, Mr. Langhammer was Executive Vice President, Generation Operations, and was responsible for managing the operations of our assets across Canada, the United States and Australia. Mr. Langhammer joined TransAlta in 1985, as Assistant Manager, Operations at one of TransAlta's Alberta coal-fired facilities. After a two-year assignment in Human Resources from 1989 to 1991, Mr. Langhammer moved to Ottawa as Plant Manager of TransAlta's first gas-fired cogeneration facility. In 1995, Mr. Langhammer was promoted to Director, Plant Operations for Ontario, a position he held until 2000. In 2001, Mr. Langhammer returned to Calgary holding positions in increasing responsibility in Generation Operations before going to Washington state as President, U.S. Operations in 2003. Mr. Langhammer has a bachelor of science from the University of Waterloo. He also has First Class Stationary Engineer's Certificates in Alberta and Ontario.

Prior to joining TransAlta, Mr. Thomas was Vice-President, Corporate Development and Treasurer of Camdev Corporation.

Gregory Reinhart, Vice-President, Human Resources - Business Partner Support is responsible for all business partner human resources including training and recruitment and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Previously, Mr. Reinhart served as TransAlta's Vice-President, Commercial Operations and Development Human Resources. Mr. Reinhart joined TransAlta in 1999 as Director of Human Resources for independent power projects. Since that time he has been responsible for developing and delivering effective human resources solutions to the company in a variety of senior management roles. Prior to joining TransAlta, Mr. Reinhart spent 20-years in human resources in a variety of industries including energy, education, government and banking. He is a Certified Human Resources Professional and is an executive board member for the Independent Energy Human Resources Association. Mr. Reinhart has a bachelor of arts in psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario.

Mr. Waiand joined TransAlta in 1986 as Controller and subsequently became Directors of Finance and Treasurer. Prior to joining TransAlta, Mr. Waiand worked for a major public accounting firm. Mr. Waiand has a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Calgary. He has completed an array of leadership and development programs including the executive program at the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Waiand is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta, the Financial Executives Institute and the Society of Canadian Treasurers.

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Parviz Mohamed, Vice-President, Information Technology, is responsible for information technology strategy, planning and implementation including associated business transformation projects for TransAlta's worldwide operations. Prior to this role, Ms. Mohamed was Director, Major Maintenance Planning, where she was accountable for leading long-term planning for all major maintenance activities over the life of TransAlta's generation plants. Ms. Mohamed joined TransAlta in 1981 and has held increasingly senior positions within the organization, primarily in Information Technology. During her time at TransAlta, she has been Acting Chief Information Officer, Director Application Development and Support, Director IT Development Services and has led the IT portion of a number of significant corporate developments including the divestiture of TransAlta's distribution and retail business. Ms. Mohamed is a graduate from Mount Royal College's Computer Science program. She is Past President of the Board of the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association and an Ambassador for the World Partnership Walk.

Vice-President & Treasurer since 2005. Mr Waiand is also Vice-President & Treasurer of TransAlta Corporation. Prior to this role, Mr. Waiand was Chief Financial Officer of TransAlta New Zealand.

Tracy Quon (Treasurer, Director of Finance) - Tracy joined Wings of Hope in 2002 in the role of Treasurer and to manage the organization's growing endowment fund. Tracy is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst and is a Corporate Finance Manager at TransAlta. Tracy is a native Calgarian and volunteers with several other not-for profit initiatives.

Derek commenced his career in the Security Industry over 23 years ago with Honeywell Ltd. Prior to joining AFSS, Derek was employed with the Integrated Systems Group at ADT Security Services. Derek has received certification on the following products: Lenel, Honeywell systems including Westinghouse, PCSC and more recently Nexwatch (formerly Northern Computers). Derek also has extensive knowledge of Pelco, Bosch and Panasonic camera systems and peripheral devices. He has considerable experience in the application of integrated Access Control and Closed Circuit Television Systems. Derek brings a wealth of product and system design experience to the AFSS team. Some of Derek's more notable project success stories include BHP Diamond mines, Suncor Energy Oilsands, Bankers Hall, Calgary, The Government Centre and TransAlta Utilities.

Ian Bootle serves as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance. Ian has held senior financial positions in several senior public companies including Canadian Airlines and TransAlta. Before joining Innicor Ian held the position of CFO at EnSource Energy.

Louis has been a member of the UUWA (formerly TAEA) for 14 years, a Unit Coordinator for two years, member of the Ballot Committee for two years and on the negotiation committee since April 2002. Louis accepted the challenge to become acting Director for Local 100 in early 2002 and was elected to the Board of Directors at the AGM 2002. Before working for TransAlta, Louis was a member of the Food Workers Union when employed at Pinecrest Foods (now Lillydale Poultry). Louis has a college-level education in pure science, automotive technical schooling in Montreal (licensed Motor mechanic), Building Operator schooling at SAIT (Class 5 ticket holder) and work experience in other fields, such as Civic Engineering lab technician, motorcycle racing mechanics and construction.

Mary Beth Eckersley (Secretary) - Mary Beth works as a Director's Assistant for TransAlta in the Energy Marketing & Trading environment. Previously she worked as a secretary in the IT industry and in Network Administration. She is originally from Toronto, but has called Calgary home for more than 28 years. Mary Beth has been active with various organizations throughout Calgary where you may have seen her back stage "getting things organized". Her education has included Seneca College (Toronto), University of Calgary and Computer Training Professionals (Calgary).

Mr. Giffin served as a director of Bowater Incorporated from 2003 until October 2007. Mr. Giffin is currently co-chair of the Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs practice for the law firm McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP. Mr. Giffin served as U.S. Ambassador to Canada from August 1997 to April 2001. He currently serves on the boards of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Canadian National Railway Company, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, Ontario Energy Savings Corp. and TransAlta Corporation. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library.

Mr. Faithfull is a 36-year veteran of Royal Dutch/Shell plc (energy), where he filled diverse roles that spanned the globe. As President and CEO of Shell Canada Limited, he was responsible for bringing the $6 billion Athabasca Oil Sands Project on line, the first fully integrated oil sands venture in 25 years. Mr. Faithfull has extensive experience with commodity exposure and risk management, the result of his time directing the global crude oil trading operation for the Shell International Trading and Shipping Company from 1993 to 1996. Mr. Faithfull is a director of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, the Shell Pension Trust Limited, and AMEC plc. At TransAlta, Mr. Faithfull is Chair of the Human Resources Committee of the Board. Mr. Faithfull holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics from the University of Oxford (Oxford, UK).

From 1997 to 2001, Mr. Giffin served as the United States Ambassador to Canada with responsibility for managing Canada/US bilateral relations, including energy and environmental policy. Prior to this appointment, he practiced law for 18 years as a senior partner in Atlanta, Georgia and Washington D.C. His practice focused on energy regulatory work at the state and federal levels. Prior to that, he served as Chief Counsel and Legislative Director to United States Senator Sam Nunn, with responsibility for the legal and legislative operations of the office. In 2001, Mr. Giffin returned to private practice where he specializes in state and federal regulatory matters, including those related to trade, energy and trans-border commerce.

Mr. Bourne has been the Chair of our Board from February 2006 to present. Mr. Bourne retired from TransAlta Corporation in December 2006. He was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of TransAlta Corporation (electricity generation and marketing) from 1998 to 2005. He was also President of TransAlta Power LP from 1998 to 2006. Board Committees: Audit Corporate Governance Management Development, Nominating & Compensation Other Board Memberships: (current) Wajax Income Fund Wajax Limited Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Canadian Oil Sands Trust Glenbow Museum Calgary Philharmonic Society The Calgary Foundation Other Board Memberships: (past) Purolator Courier Ltd. TransAlta Power LP TransAlta CoGen LP

John Ferguson was named to Suncor’s Board of Directors in November 1995 and was appointed chairman of the Board following the company's 2007 annual meeting. Mr. Ferguson is founder and chairman of the board of Princeton Developments Ltd. and Princeton Ventures Ltd. in Edmonton, Alberta. He is also a director of Fountain Tire Ltd., the Royal Bank of Canada and Strategy Summit Ltd. Mr. Ferguson is a director of the C.D. Howe Institute, the Alberta Bone and Joint Institute, and an advisory member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. His involvement in the community includes chancellor emeritus and board of governors chairman emeritus of the University of Alberta, and he is a member of the Business Advisory Council of the School of Business, University of Alberta. Mr. Ferguson is also a fellow of the Alberta Institute of Chartered Accountants, a member of the World Presidents' Organization and a fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors. Mr. Ferguson received an honorary doctor of laws degree from the University of Alberta in 1996 and, in 2001, he was inducted into the Junior Achievement Alberta Business Hall of Fame. In 1992, he received a commemorative medal for the 125th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada; in 2003, he received the commemorative Golden Jubilee Medal and, in 2005, he received the Alberta Centennial Medal. A graduate of the University of Alberta in 1964 with a bachelor of commerce degree, Mr. Ferguson received his CA designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1967.

Mr. Jespersen has been Chair and CEO of La Jolla Resources International Ltd. since 1998 (advisory and investments). He has also held senior executive positions with NOVA Corporation of Alberta, Foothills Pipe Lines Ltd., and Husky Oil Limited before assuming the presidency of Foothills Pipe Lines Ltd. and later, NOVA Gas International Ltd. At NOVA, he led the non-regulated energy services business (including energy trading and marketing) and all international activities. Mr. Jespersen is Chairman and a director of Orvana Minerals Ltd. and CCR Technologies Ltd and a director of Matrikon Inc. and of Axia NetMedia Corporation. At TransAlta, Mr. Jespersen is a member of the Governance and Environment Committee of the Board. Mr. Jespersen holds a bachelor of science in education and a master of science in education from the University of Oregon (Eugene, OR).

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