Dale's Story.
Dale has been a dedicated member of the HALO Air Ambulance Board of Directors since 2007 and currently serves as Chair of the Board. He joined the Executive Committee in 2019 and plays an active role on both the Governance and Fund Development Committees.
Born and raised in Bow Island, Alberta, Dale has lived and farmed in the area his entire life. After graduating high school, he attended the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), where he earned his Aircraft Maintenance Engineer diploma. His passion for aviation took flight soon after. He earned his private pilot’s license in 1976 and later transitioned from fixed-wing aircraft to helicopters in 1999.
With firsthand knowledge of the risks faced by rural communities, especially in agriculture where workers often operate alone in remote, hard-to-reach areas, Dale saw the critical need for accessible emergency medical services. In 2003, he invested in a local helicopter company and helped explore the feasibility of launching a helicopter EMS program in Southern Alberta. That early effort evolved into a collaboration with like-minded individuals in Medicine Hat, and in 2007, HALO Air Ambulance officially became a reality. Dale stepped away from the aviation business in 2005 to focus fully on growing and guiding HALO as a committed board member.
Outside of HALO, Dale runs a successful specialty crop farming operation in the Bow Island area with his two sons. Together, they grow and export a variety of crops including mint, dill, and hemp around the world. When he is not in the field, Dale can be found working on inventive solutions to improve agricultural efficiency or enjoying time with his family.
He and his wife Natalie love traveling, golfing, and volunteering in their community. Between them, they have contributed thousands of hours in service to causes close to their hearts.
Dale is passionate about HALO’s mission and deeply committed to ensuring Southern Alberta continues to benefit from reliable, responsive helicopter EMS. As Board Chair, he brings a clear vision, unwavering dedication, and decades of lived experience to the organization’s leadership.
"Thank you for believing in HALO. Your support has helped turn an ambitious idea into a critical, lifesaving service. Together, we’ve built something Southern Alberta can be proud of—and we’re just getting started.”