Medicine Hat Police Commission Member Biographies

Mr. Ryan Jackson, Chair

Ryan worked in the automotive business in Medicine Hat as President and General Manager of Jackson Dodge Chrysler Jeep in Medicine Hat.

While still operating his dealership in Medicine Hat, Ryan became a co-owner in a startup wireless internet company called Canopy Canada Ltd. After the sale and exit from his dealership, Ryan joined Canopy Canada Ltd. full time and for the next 3 years was President of Canopy Canada Ltd. In the summer of 2006 Ryan sold his interest in Canopy Canada.

Presently Ryan is the Principal of RAMECO Inc. a company that he and his wife co-own. RAMECO has business interests ranging from Real Estate, Retail Partnerships and Consulting.

Ryan has sat on numerous industry and non-industry boards such as the Motor Dealers Association of Alberta, Canadian Cancer Society and as a Director for the Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern Alberta.  Currently Ryan serves as Chair of the Medicine Hat Police Commission and as a member of the board of directors for Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT).  Ryan enjoys spending time coaching Little League baseball and enjoys following and participating in a number of sports including; golf, hockey, tennis, swimming and baseball.

Mr. Rolf Traichel, Vice Chair

Picture and bio coming soon.

Mr. Lyle Walsh

I was born and raised in Northwestern Ontario, and educated both there and Hamilton Ontario, where college provided me with a career in Radio and Television. I work in that field for six (6) years and moved to the great white north Thompson, Manitoba where a ventured into the business world. I was in Business Management developing and running Car Dealerships, Convenience Stores, and Real Estate. Most were built from the ground up, and before moving to Medicine Hat in 2002 I sold off most of my projects. I have always been active in the support of the community that I called home. In Thompson I was on the City Council, Chamber of Commerce, R.C.M.P. Advisory Board, Kinsmen and Rotary. I also enjoyed playing organized sports, hockey, golf and baseball were my main sports passions.

Since moving to Medicine Hat in 2002 I have again got involved with the community with Rotary, Community Drug Council, and now the Medicine Hat Police Commission." I strongly believe that everyone should become part of the community they live in by giving back just a little of their time and talents."

My wife (Ann) and I have three (3) children all in different parts of North America, and all with their own careers, in Nursing, Law Enforcement, and Social Work.

Alderman Jeremy Thompson

Jeremy and his family have made Medicine Hat their home and community of choice since 2002, and he is proud to have been a city alderman since 2007. For five years, Jeremy owned and managed a local small business, Lube-X Fast Oil Change, before selling it to move into the sales industry. Currently, he is a business development manager with Chase Paymentech where he works hands-on with small businesses in Southern Alberta.

Jeremy is a former professional hockey player and has returned to Medicine Hat after playing for the Tigers from 1993-94. Jeremy attended Medicine Hat College, University of Lethbridge, and Athabasca University, focusing on business and history. His interests include politics, technology, Canadian history, the San Diego Chargers and making Medicine Hat a great place to live.

While playing major junior and professional hockey across Canada and the United States, Jeremy served in many community relations roles. He headed the stay-in-school program for two teams, was involved in school reading groups, and assisted various charities. While playing professionally in Austin, Texas, Jeremy served as a guest lecturer on Métis History and Origins at Concordia University. He is also proud to have served as a Player Representative in the Professional Hockey Players Association. Recently, he was instrumental in making the Tigers Alumni vs. Medicine Hat Firemen game a reality. The game raised thousands of dollars for the burn unit and the Tigers education fund. 

Alderman Ted Clugston

Ted is a born and raised Hatter, having lived here for 40 years.  He attended Medicine Hat High School, Medicine Hat College and later finished his Biology and Economics Degree at the University of Calgary.

The son of a well known family physician, Ted considered a career in Medicine or Dentistry like his father and grandfather before him; however chose the path less travelled and became a Financial Planner and City Alderman. Ted is the father of two very active young boys, and is married to his beautiful wife of 10 years, Nita.

He is an active Kinsmen, and is extremely proud of his work with this club as past treasurer and former Dream Home Chairman, and its contribution to the quality of life in Medicine Hat.  He is a former Big Brother and past president of the local Canadian Association of Life Underwriters.

Some of his hobbies and interests include; model railroading, the collection and restoration of old pinball machines.  He is an avid golfer, loves to cycle and is a certified S.C.U.B.A. diver.  He can often be found walking many hours and miles on the cities paths contemplating a difficult decision, or just enjoying the quiet scenery.

He is extremely excited and pleased with his new position on the Police Commission and hopes to be fair, knowledgeable and make a positive contribution to a fantastic police force and an outstanding police commission.