Liam Cummings

Background

About Liam Cummings

Am the executive director of the non-profit independent school Banbury Crossroads, in Calgary, Alberta, established 1979. Working as a change agent to ensure that the school thrives for another 40+ years! Sociologist, service-oriented executive & manager, regional planner, policy implementation specialist, business process consultant, and former bitcoin ATM operator. Dedicated, educated professional who excels in big-picture process evaluation and implementation. Master's thesis focused on analyzing municipal operational methods for effectiveness at meeting strategic goals vis-a-vis the land development approvals process. Extensive and varied service leadership in both large and small organizations and businesses. Prolific volunteer, with more than 5,500 hours of community volunteering engagement over the last 20 years. Educationally credentialed in sociology (BA Honours First Class, 2009), urban and regional planning (MPlan, 2013), and municipal policy implementation (MEDes, 2020). Thesis topic: Exploring municipal land development and the planning approvals processes. Extensive experience with volunteer coordination, project management, strategic visioning, physical and information security, contract negotiation, mentoring, public speaking, facilitation, conflict resolution, constituency engagement, bitcoin / cryptocurrency consulting, small business administration, regulatory compliance, and fiduciary oversight. Outdoorsman, indoorsman, powerlifter, martial artist, rascal, occasional poet, obstacle course racing enthusiast, motorist, and computer hardware aficionado. Highly interested in emerging technologies, nuclear, AI/ML, cryptocurrency, energy, habitat & environment, existential risks, information security, resilience, and making things better.