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James McPherson
Chairman at
GAMEHOST INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
James Robert McPherson is the founder of MLA Benefits, Inc., founded in 1978, where the title held is Senior Partner.
Current jobs include Chairman at Gamehost, Inc. since 2026; Director at The Alberta Paraplegic Foundation; Operations Manager & Partner at Winner's Gaming, Inc. since 1989; Senior Partner at Mcpherson L'hirondelle Associates since 1978; President at 1508956 Alberta Ltd.; Operational Manager & Partner at 13119902 Alberta Ltd. since 2009; Operational Manager & Partner at Peace Country Hospitality, Inc. since 2005; President & Operational Manager at Best Western Plus Service Inn & Suites since 2013; and Operational Manager & Partner at Service Plus Inns & Suites since 2009.
Former jobs include Director at Megawheels Technologies, Inc.; Director at Service Plus Hospitality Ltd.; Trustee at Gamehost Income Fund from 2003 to 2011; Member-Governors Board at Alberta Motor Association Insurance Co. from 1989 to 2012; Member at Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1982 to 1986; and President & Operational Manager at 1717317 Alberta Ltd.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GAMEHOST INC. 1.52% | 2025-03-10 | 314,956 ( 1.52% ) | 3 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
James McPherson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GAMEHOST INC. | Chairman | 2026-03-09 |
Mcpherson L'hirondelle Associates | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-01-18 |
The Alberta Paraplegic Foundation
 The Alberta Paraplegic Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Alberta Paraplegic Foundation is providing Provincial Clinical Implementation Grants for collaborative, province-wide basic science and health research teams working in the area of spinal cord injury (SCI). The purpose of the SCI Provincial Clinical Implementation Grant is to provide limited short-term support of clinical implementation of evidence-based treatments and best practices into SCI care provincially. The Provincial Clinical Implementation Grants will serve to bring together clinicians and researchers building upon existing strengths within the province. Proposals submitted to this program should represent unique or novel ideas with potential to improve SCI patient care and research/knowledge translation capacity among SCI clinicians and researchers. The company is based in Edmonton, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
MLA Benefits, Inc.
 MLA Benefits, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance advisory services | Founder | 1977-12-31 |
Best Western Plus Service Inn & Suites | President | 2012-12-31 |
1508956 Alberta Ltd. | President | - |
13119902 Alberta Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-03-31 |
Service Plus Inns & Suites | Chief Operating Officer | 2009-03-31 |
Peace Country Hospitality, Inc.
 Peace Country Hospitality, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels | Chief Operating Officer | 2004-12-31 |
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Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
10
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
Megawheels Technologies, Inc.
 Megawheels Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides custom branded websites for the newspapers | Technology Services |
Service Plus Hospitality Ltd.
 Service Plus Hospitality Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Provides lodging and hotel services | Consumer Services |
Gamehost Income Fund
 Gamehost Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Gamehost, Inc.
 Gamehost, Inc. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Owns and operates casinos and hotels | Consumer Services |
Alberta Motor Association Insurance Co.
 Alberta Motor Association Insurance Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
Winner's Gaming, Inc.
 Winner's Gaming, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Winner's Gaming, Inc. is a private company based in Reno, NV. Darcy J. Will has been the CEO of the company since 1990. | Consumer Services |
Mcpherson L'hirondelle Associates | |
Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
The Alberta Paraplegic Foundation
The Alberta Paraplegic Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Alberta Paraplegic Foundation is providing Provincial Clinical Implementation Grants for collaborative, province-wide basic science and health research teams working in the area of spinal cord injury (SCI). The purpose of the SCI Provincial Clinical Implementation Grant is to provide limited short-term support of clinical implementation of evidence-based treatments and best practices into SCI care provincially. The Provincial Clinical Implementation Grants will serve to bring together clinicians and researchers building upon existing strengths within the province. Proposals submitted to this program should represent unique or novel ideas with potential to improve SCI patient care and research/knowledge translation capacity among SCI clinicians and researchers. The company is based in Edmonton, Canada. | Commercial Services |
1508956 Alberta Ltd. | |
MLA Benefits, Inc.
MLA Benefits, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance advisory services | Finance |
1717317 Alberta Ltd. | |
13119902 Alberta Ltd. | |
Peace Country Hospitality, Inc.
Peace Country Hospitality, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels | Consumer Services |
Best Western Plus Service Inn & Suites | |
Service Plus Inns & Suites |
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