<sod >"This gave United an opportunity to pay tribute to a late friend and colleague in the industry.< eod>< sod > "This gave United an opportunity to pay tribute to a late friend and colleague in the industry. "Born in Northern Ireland in 1938 and immigrated to Canada in 1970, Ron Nolan was a prominent member of Calgary's land development community, leading Calgary's Urban Development Institute for 15 years as chief executive officer.< eod>