Memorable Manitobans: Kenneth Allan “Ken” Hildahl (1950-2011)

Business executive.

Born on 19 April 1950, one of four sons of Vern Hildahl and Evelyn Johanna Hildahl (c1916-2000), he was director of operations at the Manitoba Government Employees Union and served for ten years on the Board of Directors for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, including a five-year period as Chairman. He also served on the boards of Manitoba Hydro, Health Sciences Foundation, Special Olympics Manitoba, and United Way. He was a senior executive of Manitoba Blue Cross then, in 2009, was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission. He died suddenly at his Winnipeg home on 26 August 2011.

Sources:

Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 30 August 2011.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 23 December 2024

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