Western Financial Group’s president and CEO seeks Senate seat

Western Financial Group president and CEO Scott Tannas is seeking a seat at the Canadian Senate.
Tannas announced to Western Financial employees on Nov. 29 that he intends to seek the nomination of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta to stand for election to the Senate of Canada at the next available opportunity.
In a public announcement, Tannas confirmed his intention to remain in place as president and CEO of the company through the election process and – if successful – until the Senate appointment is made. This could be as late as 2015.
Tannas also expressed the desire to continue to serve in an ongoing leadership capacity at Western while serving as Senator.
Tannas became the interim and president and CEO of Western Financial after Lana Wood resigned from the position, effective Nov. 30.