Shaping the Future of Energy & Infrastructure

OEC serves the infrastructure, energy, gas and electricity distribution and telecommunications sectors. With over 3,000 employees, insightful and reliable energy and infrastructure solutions are provided to clients coast-to-coast. Our group of companies deliver end-to-end solutions from concept and design to engineering, construction and comprehensive field services across a wide array of services.

Board of Directors


OEC’s Board of Directors is responsible for supervising the management of the corporation’s business and affairs. This includes assuming responsibility for the stewardship of the corporation in areas, such as: strategic planning, risk identification and risk management, succession planning, communications policies, and integration of the internal control and management information systems.

The Board’s members provide a breadth of knowledge in business (including finance, legal, accounting, marketing), public policy and government relations, board operations, electricity services, risk management, labour relations, environmental issues, and occupational health and safety.


David Brennan

Chair

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David Brennan, Chair, is a proven senior executive with extensive experience with boards and in legal and general management. As General Counsel or General Manager, he has been successful in combining legal and business knowledge with superior team building skills to generate significant bottom-line contribution and results. David is known as a strategic, pragmatic thinker with deep corporate and commercial acumen and an ability to drive profitable growth and stakeholder satisfaction. He is recognized for strong leadership and the vision to implement long and short term strategies, meeting both current and evolving business needs.

Over the last thirty years, David has held the SVP & General Counsel position at General Electric Canada and Ontario Power Generation. Under his leadership, these organizations successfully dealt with all legal and compliance matters and completed transactions and projects with values in excess of a billion dollars. As well, during this period, he held VP & General Manager/COO positions at GE Capital Canada and Miller Thomson LLP.

David’s board experience includes Genworth Canada, General Electric Canada and Transparency International Canada.

In addition to professional development at Harvard and Wharton business schools, David holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. David is also admitted to the Ontario and Alberta Bars.


Mayor Rob Burton

Board Member

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Mayor Burton won re-election to a fourth term as Oakville’s Mayor in 2018. Working alongside Council and staff, he has focused on controlling growth, keeping debt and taxes low, protecting green space and the environment, and developing more community facilities to meet the needs of the community.

Prior to running for public office, Mayor Burton was best known for starting YTV and had a successful career as a businessman, director and producer in journalism, film and television.

During his time in office, Mayor Burton has helped establish many groundbreaking initiatives that protect the built and natural environment in Halton and Oakville, as well as the community’s health, safety and wellbeing. These include the Oakville and Halton Natural Heritage Systems, the Town Energy Management Plan, the Health Protection Air Quality By-law, the official plans Livable Oakville and Sustainable Halton, the Emerald Ash Borer Management Program, as well as the Oakville Climate Change Adaptation Plan and the North Oakville Urban Forest Strategic Management Plan.

Mayor Burton co-founded and co-chairs the Municipal Leaders for the Greenbelt. Environmental Defence Canada calls him the greenest mayor in Canada.

Mayor Burton is also a member of the Compact of Mayors and chairs Halton Region’s Police Services Board and Health and Social Services Standing Committee, the Ontario Auto Mayors and the Canadian Nuclear Technology Mayors Association. He serves on the boards of Halton Healthcare Services, Halton Community Housing Corporation, Oakville Enterprises and the Oakville Downtown BIA. He is an avid supporter of local sports, arts and charitable organizations across Oakville.

 


Janet Wilkinson

Board Member

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Janet Wilkinson is a Board Director, Consultant and Senior Executive with 30 years of consulting, corporate and operations experience with both large, multi-national
corporations and junior start-up businesses. She has private and public sector experience in mining, manufacturing, engineering, construction, power and investment management.

Janet has had leadership responsibility for Human Resources, Labour Relations, Occupational Health, Technical Training, Health and Safety and Internal, External and Media Communications. She has worked with more than 70 mining and metals businesses in 30 political jurisdictions in Africa, Europe, Australia, South and North America.

Prior to establishing her consulting practice in 2009, Janet was Senior Vice President-HR for Iamgold Corporation and held progressively responsible positions with Noranda Inc. and Falconbridge Limited.

Janet holds a Master of Industrial Relations degree from the University of Toronto. She is a Board Director, Chair of the Governance & Nominating Committee and Member of the Audit Committee for Wallbridge Mining Company and previously served as the Chair of the Compensation & HR Committee and Chair of the Health & Safety, CSR Committee. She is also an ICD Member.

Janet has resided in Oakville since 2003. She was previously a Board Member of the
Oakville YMCA and was appointed by the Minister of Labour to the Province of Ontario’s Labour Management Advisory Committee.


Monique Buckberger

Vice President and District Manager, PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto)

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As Vice President and District Manager of PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto), Monique Buckberger brings over 29 years of construction industry expertise to her leadership role, where she is committed to delivering exceptional value for clients through strong, collaborative partnerships.

Monique began her career as a field engineer and has since held senior leadership roles across multiple PCL districts, including Regina, the BC Region, and Winnipeg. This broad geographic and sectoral experience has given her deep knowledge across buildings, civil, and special projects work. She provides both strategic direction and operational insight, combining executive oversight with practical, on-site experience.

A champion for progress and inclusion, Monique plays a leading role in advancing PCL’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As operations executive sponsor of the Canadian Buildings DE&I Council, she advocates for a workplace that values all voices and fosters empowerment across the board. Her dedication to mentoring—particularly women in construction—underscores her passion for creating meaningful career pathways and supporting the next generation of industry leaders.

Monique holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Manitoba and a Project Management Certificate with Honours from Red River College. She is a Gold Seal Certified Project Manager and a designated Professional Engineer.


Jane Allen

Board Member

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Jane Allen is an experienced Board Director, Management Consultant and utility executive. She has more than 35 years of experience in the energy industry, focused on growth strategy and operational performance improvement.

Jane spent 20 years at Deloitte, where she was the Partner in charge of the power and utilities practice and of the Global renewable energy practice. She worked with clients to bring innovative solutions to complex problems, including through the application of technology and analytics to improve decision-making. She was a member of Deloitte’s Management Committee and Board of Directors, and was also their Chief Diversity Officer, receiving several awards from Catalyst Canada, Women’s Executive Network, and Women of Influence.

After retiring from Deloitte, Jane joined a major power utility as Senior Vice-President of Strategy & Innovation, to develop their growth plans. She has served on multiple industry and community Boards, and currently serves on the Boards of McMaster University and the Ontario Centres of Excellence, an organization that supports commercialization of new technologies. Jane received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from McMaster University, and attended executive programs at the University of Toronto Rotman School of Business and IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland.


Jane Clohecy

Board Member

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Jane Clohecy is the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) for the Town of Oakville. As CAO, Jane provides leadership for the organization, demonstrates a commitment to excellence in the administration and management of the town, and ensures town programs and services align with Council-approved policies and strategic directions.

Before her appointment as CAO, Jane served as Acting CAO. In this role, she successfully managed the town’s response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, providing the Mayor and Council with advice on the State of Emergency and the Recovery Program, while carrying out responsibilities required in the town’s Emergency Plan.

For 14 years, Jane served as the town’s Commissioner of Community Development, leading a team of over 100 professionals in the departments of planning, building, development engineering, engineering and construction, municipal enforcement and economic development. Under her leadership, the town successfully executed several initiatives, to transform policies, programs and strategies of the Town of Oakville. Most notably, Jane ensured an extensive community consultation program on many town processes and initiatives. She led a transformational process to establish, and successfully defend, the town’s new Official Plan – Livable Oakville, as well as a process to finalize a Downtown Transportation and Streetscape plan, the redevelopment of three former school sites and the former Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital site.

Her expertise also resulted in the positive conclusion of multiple outstanding Ontario Municipal Board appeals and the successful defense of the town’s position on the proposed TransCanada power plant.

A member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, Jane has her Masters Certificate in Public Management from the Schulich School of Business, and completed the Executive Program Fundamentals in Governance from Queens University.

Jane has over 30 years of municipal experience, previously working at Halton Region, the Town of Markham, the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, the City of Toronto and the former City of North York.


Brian Johnson

Board Member

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Brian Johnson is currently the General Manager and Senior Vice
President of Enbridge Gas Ontario.  
 
In this position, Brian strategically leads operations to ensure the continued safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to 3.9 million customers across the province. He’s also responsible for the overall profitability of the utility.

Previously, from 2020 to October 2023, Brian was the Vice President of Canadian Gas Transmission and Midstream. In that role, he had accountability for Business Development, Customer Service, Profitability, Planning and Economic Valuation of Canadian Gas Transmission and Midstream assets.
 
Brian holds a BA in Business Management and Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. After graduating in 1991, Brian started his career at Enbridge in the US Finance office. Since then, he has obtained more than 30 years of experience and held many leadership positions across three Enbridge business units: Liquids Pipelines, Gas Transmission and Gas Distribution, in the areas of Finance, Regulatory, Business Development, Commercial Operations, Customer Service and
Asset Performance.

Brian is also currently the chair of the United Way campaign for Enbridge and is a strong supporter of the United Way of Greater Toronto.
 
Brian, along with his wife, Rilla live in Toronto. He has two grown children and one grandchild. He enjoys biking, sports and live music.


Ian Cockwell

Board Member

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Arriving in Canada in 1974, Ian Cockwell has had a long career as a private equity investor, asset manager and in residential real estate development. Until 1987, Ian worked with Dutch family, he left them to establish his own asset management company, working closely with Brookfield Asset Management until 2011. Since 2011, Ian has been actively involved in investing and managing family assets. Ian and his wife June have lived in Oakville for 40 years after moving to the community from Montreal with their son Andrew and daughter Heather.

Ian’s major philanthropic focus is the Oakville Hospital Foundation, having served on the Foundation’s Board of Directors from 2000-2008. In 2022, Ian was again appointed to the Board of the Oakville Hospital Foundation. Ian and his wife June were very active encouraging community support for the funding of the New Oakville Hospital, and since September 2022, Ian and June have both worked on the Oakville Hospital Foundation’s Flagship Families initiative. Ian’s long history of community support includes Acclaim Health, Kerr Street Mission, Lighthouse for Grieving Children, United Way Halton Hamilton and the Oakville YMCA.


Harold Holloway

Board Member

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Harold Holloway is a financial professional with extensive experience providing strategic insight to boards of directors and senior executives on the sale and acquisition of companies and assets, and the financing of their businesses by way of equity and debt offerings and through strategic partnerships.

Harold previously held the position of Managing Director, Head of Canadian Power & Utilities, Investment Banking and was responsible for leading the coverage of the power and utilities sector within the Investment Banking Division at TD Securities. In that capacity, he has worked with both publicly and privately owned companies, government-owned entities, and financial sponsors, including pension and infrastructure funds.

Harold has a strong knowledge of, and experience with, ESG factors influencing business decisions. He has advised on transactions involving indigenous communities, including the acquisition and financing of ownership interests.

Harold has a Master of Business Administration from Yale University, a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Queen’s University. Harold was also admitted to the Ontario and New York Bars. He holds the ICD.D designation.

Harold sits on the Board of the Oakville Curling Club and co-chairs the Finance Committee. He previously was a member of the Investment Sub-Committee of the March of Dimes Canada.


Patrick Crowley

Board Member

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Patrick Crowley is a management consultant and a community volunteer.

Prior to his retirement from full-time employment he worked for the OMERS Administration Corporation as Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Operating Officer and as Chief Strategy Officer. During most of his time at OMERS, he also served as Chair of the Management Investment Committee that reviewed and approved all investments in excess of $250 million and was responsible for Risk Management.

During his career Patrick has worked for public and private corporations in both Canada and the United States. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA) and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (FCA).

As a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D), he serves on a number of Boards as: Chair of the Board of the Southdown Institute; Chair of the Audit Committee of the Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation; and Chair of the Audit Committee of Kerr Street Mission.

He has been married to his wife Marilyn for 45 years and is a father of four and is active in his church and in providing support to those who are less fortunate in our community.


Rob Lister, P.Eng., MBA

President and Chief Executive Officer, OEC

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Under Rob’s leadership, OEC and its group of companies have grown to become a leading energy and infrastructure services organization in Ontario and beyond. Through its many operating brands, OEC operates a dynamic portfolio of synergistic businesses specializing in infrastructure, energy, renewable generation and electricity, telecommunications, and gas distribution.

Through a variety of roles, Rob has served and provided leadership in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Previous roles at Toronto Hydro, Earth Energy (GeoExchange), OZZ Energy Solutions, Horizon Utilities, and in management consulting have contributed to Rob’s broad range of expertise in leading and growing organizations.

Rob is on the Board of Directors of OEC, Board of Directors for Electricity Canada, and Chair of Electricity Canada’s Board Committee on Sustainability. He is Past-Chair of the GridSmartCity Cooperative, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Energy Association. Rob also sits on the Hygge Energy Advisory Board and is Board Chair of OEC’s competitive businesses. He previously sat on the Board of Directors for the United Way Oakville and was the 2015 Chair for the United Way Oakville Campaign Cabinet. He is a long-standing Director with the Oliphant Campers’ Association (one of the oldest cottage associations in Canada), as well as the Harbourmaster liaison to Fisheries and Oceans Canada for the Oliphant Harbour. Rob was also recognized with the 2018 Leader of the Year Award by Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) and the Ontario Energy Association Leader of the Year for 2023.

Rob is a designated professional engineer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Management, as well as a Master of Business Administration, both from McMaster University.

Senior Leadership


Rob Lister, P.Eng., MBA

President and Chief Executive Officer, OEC

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Under Rob’s leadership, OEC and its group of companies have grown to become a leading energy and infrastructure services organization in Ontario and beyond. Through its many operating brands, OEC operates a dynamic portfolio of synergistic businesses specializing in infrastructure, energy, renewable generation and electricity, telecommunications, and gas distribution.

Through a variety of roles, Rob has served and provided leadership in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Previous roles at Toronto Hydro, Earth Energy (GeoExchange), OZZ Energy Solutions, Horizon Utilities, and in management consulting have contributed to Rob’s broad range of expertise in leading and growing organizations.

Rob is on the Board of Directors of OEC, Board of Directors for Electricity Canada, and Chair of Electricity Canada’s Board Committee on Sustainability. He is Past-Chair of the GridSmartCity Cooperative, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Energy Association. Rob also sits on the Hygge Energy Advisory Board and is Board Chair of OEC’s competitive businesses. He previously sat on the Board of Directors for the United Way Oakville and was the 2015 Chair for the United Way Oakville Campaign Cabinet. He is a long-standing Director with the Oliphant Campers’ Association (one of the oldest cottage associations in Canada), as well as the Harbourmaster liaison to Fisheries and Oceans Canada for the Oliphant Harbour. Rob was also recognized with the 2018 Leader of the Year Award by Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) and the Ontario Energy Association Leader of the Year for 2023.

Rob is a designated professional engineer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Management, as well as a Master of Business Administration, both from McMaster University.

 


Sean McCaughan, EVP

Chief Operating & Strategy Officer

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In his role as EVP, Chief Operating & Strategy Officer, Sean McCaughan is focused on capturing opportunities while deploying strategies that enhance shareholder value and evolve the business environment. In this capacity, Sean also guides business development with responsibility for mergers and acquisitions and is a member of the Executive Management team providing governance and oversight for the Corporation.

Sean joined OEC in May 2017 as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining OEC, he was the President and CEO of Deep Bay Capital, an advisory firm providing strategic and corporate finance advisory services to the resource sector, mid-market companies and private equity firms.

Prior to his role with Deep Bay Capital, Sean was Senior Vice President at Sherritt International Corporation, an international organization with operations in mining, oil and gas, and power generation. In this role, he focused on developing leadership teams, improving operational performance and identifying value creation opportunities.

Other roles include Vice President of Investor Relations, Managing Director of Marketing and Business Development, Director of Corporate Development, as well as Investment Banker at UBS and Bank of America. Sean has extensive experience in executing and advising on equity and debt financings, and mergers & acquisitions transactions.

He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and has an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University.


Scott Mudie

EVP, Chief Operations and Energy Officer

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Scott serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Operations and Energy Officer at OEC, where he provides executive leadership across critical operational and strategic areas. He oversees engineering functions including UTS, Planview, QSP, and EMB, and leads the organization’s renewable energy business, OEC Renewables. Scott is also responsible for procurement, enterprise risk management, regulatory affairs, and driving the growth of regulated assets. His deep expertise in operations and energy positions him as a key leader in advancing OEC’s strategic priorities and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Prior to his current role, Scott served as Executive Vice President, Chief Energy Transformation Officer at Oakville Hydro, where he was accountable for delivering safe and reliable electricity to more than 77,000 customers in the Town of Oakville. Earlier in his tenure, he led OEC’s growth and strategy portfolio, playing a central role in developing the brands and businesses that make up OEC’s Energy and Infrastructure Services group. Scott has a strong track record in project development and mergers and acquisitions, shaped by his international experience with global brands such as General Motors, Ingersoll-Rand, and ConAgra Foods.

A licensed professional engineer, Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Guelph. He is also an Ivey Scholar and earned his Executive MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University.


Mary Caputi

EVP, Enterprise Services and Chief of Staff

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Mary is the EVP, Enterprise Services and Chief of Staff, where she oversees a diverse portfolio of responsibilities. Her leadership encompasses People Excellence, Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Fleet and Facilities, the Office of the CEO, Corporate Development, the Program Management Office, and Indigenous Relations.

Previously, Mary held senior roles in Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Energy Conservation, Supply Chain & Facilities, Institutionalized Program Management, Communications and Business Development at OEC and was the Chief Conservation Officer at Oakville Hydro. Mary serves on the Board of Orangeville Hydro and actively participates in many committees such as the Canadian Electricity Association’s Government and Public Affairs Committee, OEA’s Board Advisory Committee and Chair of the GridSmartCity Supply Chain Committee.

Mary is also a volunteer for the Oakville YMCA’s Finance Committee and previously served for the Halton District School Board’s Audit Committee.

Mary is a graduate of the University of Waterloo with a degree in mathematics and accounting. She obtained her Chartered Accountancy designation in 1998.


Jeff Mocha

Operations and Electrification Officer

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Jeff leads Oakville Hydro’s operations and strategic initiatives in energy transition and electrification. He oversees all aspects of operations, drives sustainable energy solutions, and promotes Environmental, Social, Governance, and Indigenous (ESGI) initiatives. Jeff’s expertise and visionary leadership are pivotal in guiding Oakville Hydro towards a future of sustainable energy and operational excellence.

Previously, Jeff led the energy service and corporate technology team to strategically align the businesses with the fast pace of change, the challenges of new and disruptive technologies, and the ongoing transformation of the energy sector.

Jeff is Chair of the Board for Smart Grid Innovation Network Canada Inc. (SGIN), a not-for-profit organization driving Canada’s clean energy transition through advocacy for the smart energy sector. He is also a Board Member of the National Electricity Roundtable (NER), where he engages with federal ministries to advance dialogue on the Canadian electric power industry.

Jeff is a graduate of the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Electrical Engineering) and is a Professional Engineer in Ontario.


Laura Wilson

EVP, Chief Financial and Technology Officer

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Laura Wilson serves as EVP, Chief Financial and Technology Officer where she provides strategic leadership for the organization’s financial and technology portfolios including accounting and finance, business planning, treasury, taxation, payroll and benefits administration, digital solutions, cybersecurity and innovation. Laura’s expertise positions her as a key leader in advancing the organization’s strategic initiatives while fostering innovation.

Since joining OEC in 2010, Laura has held several positions including Corporate Controller and Vice President of Financial Performance. Prior to joining OEC, Laura’s experience spanned various industries including manufacturing and service, hotel management and commercial and residential property management.

Laura is a graduate of the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. She is active on several industry committees including Electricity Canada’s CFO committee and GridSmartCity’s Finance and Regulatory Committee.


Andrew Elnazir

Chief Commercial Officer

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Andrew serves as the Chief Commercial Officer, where he leads business development and growth initiatives, oversees marketing, communications, brand strategy, government relations and drives strategic partner growth with Enbridge. He also manages customer, stakeholder, government, and industry relations.

Prior to joining OEC, Andrew was Vice President of Business Development, Marketing, and Global Strategy at AtkinsRéalis, where he led teams and worked with governments, industry leaders, and academic institutions to advance the nuclear power sector globally. Previously, he spent 15 years at Ontario Power Generation in various capacities within Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and corporate roles, contributing to major projects and programs at the Pickering and Darlington Nuclear Generating Stations, including the Darlington Refurbishment program.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.


Bethany St. Pierre

Director, Administrative Services and Corporate Secretary

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Bethany St. Pierre joined OEC in 2019 bringing over 16 years of combined experience as a Law Clerk and an Executive Legal Assistant within a global corporation. Bethany is skilled in corporate governance, legal administration, and documentation.

Bethany holds a Law Clerk diploma from Fanshawe College, and continues to develop her skills and credentials through continuing education, including successful completion of the Corporate Law Clerk and Real Estate Law Clerk Associate level courses (Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario), Corporate Secretary Training for LDC Boards (Mearie Group), and Governance 101 (Governance Professionals of Canada).

Management Team


Tom Blake

Vice President, Damage Prevention, Meter and Pipeline Integrity Services

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As the Vice President of Damage Prevention, Meter and Pipeline Integrity Services Tom’s role underscores his extensive expertise and leadership within the infrastructure sector. With over 30 years of experience in Ontario’s infrastructure industry, Tom has consistently demonstrated a remarkable ability to build and lead high-caliber teams focused on customer delivery and execution. Tom’s leadership style is anchored in putting his team first, believing that motivated employees are the cornerstone of operational success and exemplary service delivery.

Prior to joining OEC, Tom led a field infrastructure services company in Ontario and held senior leadership and operational roles at Bell Canada.


Jad Elsohemy

Vice President, Technology and Innovation

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As Vice President of Technology and Innovation , Jad has over 15 years of experience in the technology and cybersecurity domain He is fueled by a passion for harnessing the transformative power of innovation. Whether it’s through automation, digitization, efficiency improvements or pioneering new service opportunities, he is committed to achieve a competitive edge. Throughout his journey, Jad has consistently recognized the critical importance of cyber security, developing expertise in both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) areas.

Prior to joining OEC, Jad held various leadership positions overseeing corporate cyber security with Thales and ExxonMobil.

Jad holds a Bachelor of Engineering from McMaster University and a Master of Business Administration from Haskayne School of Business.


Peter Michaud

Vice President, Sustainability and Chief Health and Safety Officer

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Peter brings over 25 years of expertise in sustainability, health and safety, as well as environmental management, with experience in the manufacturing, electricity generation and electricity distribution sectors. For over a decade, Peter has been a key contributor to Electricity Canada’s Sustainability and OH&S Committees, demonstrating a commitment to advancing industry standards and promoting sustainable practices.

Prior to OEC, Peter held progressive management roles at Magna International and Algonquin Power

He holds an Environmental Science degree from Queen’s University and is accredited by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional and by the Environmental Careers Organization of Canada as an Environmental Professional.


Kerry Penner

Vice President, Enterprise Advancement

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As Vice President, Enterprise Advancement, Kerry leads the Project Management Office (PMO) in assessing, recommending, implementing and managing key corporate initiatives that enable future success of the Enterprise. Kerry experience spans technical, project management and senior leadership roles in the utility, oil & gas, hydroelectric power generation, and pulp & paper sectors in Western Canada.

Kerry is a registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia and holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria (UVic) and a Master of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering) from the University of British Columbia (UBC).


Mike Strecker

Vice President, Financial Performance

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As Vice President of Financial Performance, Mike leads the accounting, planning, organizational performance and business analytics.

Prior to his current position, Mike held a variety of progressive leadership roles in finance and business analytics across private and public sectors spanning automotive, food services, healthcare, as well energy and infrastructure. Mike has worked in large organizations that include Ford of Canada, Tim Hortons, Hamilton Health Sciences and Ontario Power Generation prior to joining OEC.

Mike is an MBA graduate of the Ivey Business School at Western University, a designated Chartered Professional Accountant and completed his undergraduate degree in Commerce at DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.


Doug Walton

Vice President, Business Development

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Doug Walton is Vice President of Business Development. In this capacity, Doug leads and oversees a team of business development professionals supporting the growth of the Enterprise’s Infrastructure and Energy Services. Doug provides exceptional skillsets in driving business growth and fostering customer relations.

Doug has extensive experience in business development, sales, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, as well as business operations. He has gained valuable experience working in numerous public and private Canadian energy sector companies.

Prior to OEC, Doug held senior management positions with Ontario Hydro, Hydro One, EPCOR, Superior Plus and WorleyParsons in his more than 35-year career.

Senior Advisors


Tamara Castonguay

Management Consultant

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Pat Spruin

Senior Advisor

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