Elmer Brooker, previous President of Whitmore Development, has gained a reputation as one of the foremost geotechnical engineers in Western Canada.  He incorporated a consulting engineering practice in 1966 which became EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. – one of the major civil engineering consulting firms in Western Canada.  EBA has an international reputation for geotechnology pertaining to permafrost and offshore structures. He is a founder and Chairman of LRI Oil Tools Inc., a leading Canadian manufacturer of oil and gas well perforating systems.  With a high regard for technical integrity, Elmer Brooker has established exceptional standards for excellence, and has demonstrated strong leadership in that regard.