Dr. Howard Conter was born and raised in Halifax Nova Scotia and has held many key positions including the Regional Medical Coordinator for Air Canada, a Trustee for the QEII Foundation, in addition to being the Medical Director for the Halifax Regional Police Department. Howard’s medical background allowed him the pleasure of being involved with first responders for twenty years as a founding member of Tema. He is proudly dedicated to improving the mental and psychological health of first responders. Howard is happily married to his wife Karen, they have two children, Adam and Jenna, and five wonderful grandchildren!