Canadian songwriter, manager, producer, and publisher originally from Calgary, Alberta. Probably most famous for managing The Stampeders from their inception in 1965. Was the founding President of [l919026] ([l430036]), past president of [l974268] and former executive director of [l56231] (Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Record). Winner of the Juno Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award in 1991. Currently CEO of Mel Shaw Music Platforms.