The Prince Edward Island Government, through an Order in Council, appoints members of the Commission.
Acting Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Doug Clow
About Doug
Doug Clow was appointed acting Chair and CEO of the Commission effective May 31, 2024. Prior to this appointment, Doug served as Vice-Chair of the Commission since April 14, 2014.
Doug began his career with a private accounting firm before joining the provincial civil service in 1990. He served in several roles in finance during his 24-year career with the provincial government. From 1990 to 2008, he worked in the Office of the Auditor General and in the Provincial Treasury as Budget Manager, Budget Director, and Director of Fiscal Management. In 2008, Doug was promoted to Assistant Deputy Minister of Finance and in 2009 he was appointed Deputy Minister of Finance. In 2012, he served as Secretary to Treasury Board and Comptroller.
Doug graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island in 1987 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He received his Chartered Accountant designation in 1991.
Full-time Commissioner
Kerri Carpenter
About Kerri
Kerri Carpenter was appointed as full time Commissioner effective August 8, 2023. Prior to her appointment, Kerri practiced law for 22 years. She has experience working in small local partnerships and large regional law firms; after co-founding Atlantic Fusion Law Group, Kerri completed her practice as Counsel to Cox & Palmer. Kerri’s client base included individuals, small and medium sized businesses, financial institutions and public entities. Her legal work included advising clients on corporate matters, commercial transactions and property matters, administrative law issues, various regulatory issues, real estate, immigration and other matters.
Prior to practicing law, Kerri worked for several years with Canada Revenue Agency.
An avid volunteer in her community, Kerri has served as past Chair of the PEI Section of the Canadian Bar Association, and as a member of the National CBA Immigration Law Section Executive. She has volunteered in the non-profit sector, as well as local youth hockey and soccer organizations, lending her expertise in the areas of fundraising and organizational matters.
Kerri grew up in Souris, and now lives with her husband and four children in Stratford.
Part-time Commissioner
Terry McKenna
About Terry
Terry McKenna was appointed part-time Commissioner in 2017.
Terry is a businessman who has spent his career working in the dry cleaning and commercial laundry business in Charlottetown. Terry is an active member of the business community serving as a board member of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Charlottetown Inc., the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation, and the Holland College Foundation.
Part-time Commissioner
Cynthia McCardle
About Cynthia
Cynthia McCardle was appointed part-time Commissioner in 2020.
Cynthia lives in Middleton on her family’s farm. She retired from the Prince County Hospital where she worked as a pharmacy technician for nearly 25 years. Cynthia is an active volunteer in her community. She currently sits on the Provincial Catholic Women’s League Executive. She is former panel member of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal and trustee of the English Language School Board.
Part-time Commissioner
Murray MacPherson
About Murray
Murray MacPherson was appointed part-time Commissioner in 2020.
Murray is the former owner and operator of the Brackley Beach North Winds Inn and Suites. A graduate of the University of Prince Edward Island, he has worked in a variety of fields including as a teacher, a Lieutenant in the Canadian Armed Forces, and as past owner of the Oyster Bed Bridge General Store. Murray is actively engaged in his community and has served as a board member on a number of organizations including the Central Development Corporation, the Prince Edward Island Snowmobile Association, and the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Associations.