17 Facts About Dave Rodney

David Anthony Rodney was born on June 27,1964 and is a Canadian politician and was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-Lougheed, first as a Progressive Conservative and then the United Conservative Party when it was formed in July 2017 by the merger of the PC Party merged with the Wildrose Party.

Dave Rodney was first elected in the 2004 provincial election and re-elected three times.

Dave Rodney resigned on November 1,2017, in order to open a seat for new United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney.

Dave Rodney was the first Canadian to ascend to the summit of Mount Everest twice.

Dave Rodney graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987 and Bachelor of Education after-degree in 1988 from the University of Saskatchewan.

Dave Rodney obtained his Master of Religious Education from Newman Theological College in Edmonton in 2002.

Dave Rodney was an educator and administrator for 13 years in Canada, Nepal and the West Indies, and worked for three terms as an Employment and Immigration Canada placement officer.

Dave Rodney became an international keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and worldwide adventure guide and worked with National Geographic, BBC, and Oprah Winfrey, among others, to produce more than 20 books and documentaries.

Dave Rodney cofounded the Top of the World Society for Children with his wife, Jennifer.

Dave Rodney first sought public office in the 2004 provincial election in the constituency of Calgary-Lougheed.

Dave Rodney was the government liaison for the Strategic Tourism Marketing Council, and served as a member on numerous committees.

Dave Rodney sponsored a number of bills during the 26th Legislature; he sponsored one private member's bill, Smoke-free Places Act, 2005 and one private bill, Burns Memorial Trust Amendment Act, 2006, in addition to four government bills: Hotel Room Tax Amendment Act, 2005, Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2007, Access to the Future Amendment Act, 2007, and Insurance Amendment Act, 2007.

Dave Rodney is the chair of the all-party Policy Field Committee on Community Services, government liaison to the Strategic Tourism Marketing Commission, and member of each of the Agenda and Priorities Committee, Special Standing Committee on Members Services, and Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services.

Dave Rodney did not seek a new seat in the 2019 provincial election.

Dave Rodney has long been an active volunteer; prior to entering politics, he worked for more than 60 charities, both locally and globally.

Dave Rodney has received many accolades for his philanthropic work and personal accomplishments, including the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for community service, a spot on Alberta Venture magazine's list of Alberta's 50 Most Influential People, and the dedication of a park "Rodney Ridge" in his hometown, where he holds a spot on the sports hall of fame.

Dave Rodney was interviewed about this experience and featured on the 2023 Disney+ feature documentary, "Finding Michael".