Shipley Management Services Ltd. (SMSL) is an Alberta-based consulting firm specializing in aboriginal affairs, community engagement, relationship building, community development, and organizational communications. The owner and President of SMSL is Ken Shipley. Over the past 30 years, as both an employee and consultant, Ken has worked for multinational and national companies and for several communities groups. Ken is an honours graduate in public relations; an honours graduate in international community development; and holds a master's degree with a major in organizational effectiveness. His experience and expertise give him the ability to work as an advisor, strategist or technician.