R. Stephen Chipman President & CEO Birchwood Automotive Group

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Steve Chipman was born and raised in Winnipeg and attended St. Paul’s High School. He received an Honours BA in history and a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Manitoba. Upon graduation, Steve taught for six years.

Steve went back to the University of Manitoba to obtain his law degree. He practiced with the firm of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman for 12 years.

In 1994, he returned to the family business. He is currently President of the Birchwood Automotive Group directly overseeing dealership operations.

Steve has participated in several community non-profit boards and charitable concerns. Steve and his wife Ruth have three sons, Kevin, Brian and Tod.