Robert Webster

Robert Webster, a graduate of Electrical Construction in 1994, is the General Manager of the Electrical and Instrumentation division for Strike Group Inc. in Calgary. His career began upon graduation when he went to work at Hansen Electric where he was employed for six years before moving to Alberta to diversify his experience. He worked with several major construction companies developing his expertise in industrial oil and gas electrical construction. Robert ultimately became an area manager with one of Alberta’s largest electrical companies, where he was soon leading large-scale oil and gas construction projects. In 2005, Robert and partners bought a Calgary-based industrial electrical company which was eventually acquired by Strike Group Inc. Robert is now the General Manager of Strike’s Electrical and Instrumentation division and through his leadership grew the electrical and instrumentation division from $2 million to $20 million annually.

Robert is very active in community and charitable giving in both Alberta and PEI. Through his work with the Calgary and PEI chapters of the Children’s Wish Foundation, Strike and the PEI Rum Runners have raised $660,000 to date for the Children’s Wish Foundation. In addition to his efforts as a volunteer, Webster received the Chief’s Award, the City of Calgary’s highest honour, for his intervention in the attempted suicide of a young man, which ultimately saved his life.

Robert received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2013.