Management
Board of Directors
Ritu Malhotra joined the SIMSA Board of Directors in 2019, was appointed the Vice-Chair in 2021 and stepped into the role of Chair in 2023.
She is an accomplished business leader with decades of engineering, technology, and board governance experience. As President & CEO of March Consulting Associates (March), she actively oversees operations, collaborating with employees and partners to ensure client success. She specializes in capital project governance, leading mining, clean energy, and Indigenous infrastructure initiatives. March is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm offering a full suite of engineering services, project and construction management, and procurement expertise for heavy industrial clients. With locations in Saskatoon, Regina and Calgary, March is employee-owned, with 25 percent ownership held by Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership.
Throughout her career, Ms. Malhotra has contributed to Saskatchewan’s mining industry and business community. She is on the boards of SaskTel, Karnalyte Resources, and NSBA; serving on the University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors from 2017 to 2023, including chairing the Land and Facilities committee.
Ms. Malhotra holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). She also holds Professional Director (Pro.Dir.) and Public Sector Governance (PSGov) designations. She received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2023, the YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2022, and the Saskatoon Engineer of the Year in 2020.
Scott Bahr joined the SIMSA Board of Directors in 2021.
Scott is the President and CEO of Bit Service, a successful Saskatchewan manufacturing, distribution and servicing company focused on supporting the Saskatchewan potash and Canadian natural resources industry. He has over 20 years in the industry, developing a passion for problem solving and tackling production and reliability related maintenance issues. In his current role he oversees stakeholder relations and business development, focusing the company’s strategic goals to align with the need for diversity to maintain sustainability, as well as developing a strong position in its community impact standpoint.
Scott serves as a board member of Saskatoon Interval House, and is an active mentor in the WIM/WIN mentorship program, as well as with BBBS Saskatoon. Scott has a background as a Mechanical Engineering Technologist through Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Adam Logue joined the SIMSA Board of Directors in spring of 2019 and currently serves as Treasurer.
Mr. Logue has held numerous positions in manufacturing during his career in Saskatchewan, including fabricator/welder, Project Manager and VP of Operations. He has been instrumental in numerous Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
The breadth of Mr. Logue’s experience enables him to have an informed and practical perspective on industrial problem solving. In his current role as Chief Executive Officer for JNE Welding LP, Adam takes a service-oriented approach to leadership and team development. He looks forward to opportunities to serve others in his community.
Bobbylynn Stewart joined the SIMSA Board of Directors in 2023.
Bobbylynn is CEO and Partner at Breck Construction, a Saskatchewan-based industrial construction company founded in 2002.
As a respected business leader, Bobbylynn has a proven track record of driving innovation and operational excellence. She is a strategic thinker who is skilled at developing long-term vision in a constantly evolving business environment. With a rich background in both business and government, Bobbylynn brings a unique and diverse perspective, combining her expertise in strategic planning, finance, compliance, and organizational leadership.
Bobbylynn serves as CLR’s Carpenter Trade Division Chair and has previously held positions such as Board Member of the Saskatoon Regional Health Authority and chair of the Policy and Governance Subcommittee. Bobbylynn’s commitment to the community is evident through her involvement in various fundraising boards and advisory boards. She is particularly passionate about raising awareness for Canada’s stem cell registry, a cause that holds a special place in her heart. Bobbylynn holds a Master of Business Administration and is a graduate of the University of Alberta’s Government Studies Program.
Bryan MacFadden joined the SIMSA Board of Directors in 2023.
Bryan is a Professional Engineer with over 20 years of experience and Permission to Consult in Project Management and Facilities Engineering. Raised in province, he’s passionate about sharing the story of the Saskatchewan’s depth of talent in mining, manufacturing and engineering.
Over the last several years he has developed a reputation for building diverse, high performing teams focused on client satisfaction, safe work practices and professional integrity. As Senior Vice President Strategy with Engcomp, he helps guide & support the team in maintaining strong client relationships, identifying & securing new business opportunities and enjoys providing mentorship to the next generation of leadership.
Bryan brings previous board experience from ACEC-SK, Misty-Clifton Engineering Ltd. and the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association. An avid baseball fan, he’s currently enjoying coaching in the Saskatoon Minor Baseball league.
Brook Davis, A.Sc.T. joined the SIMSA Board of Directors in 2024. A founding partner in Team Power Solutions and with over 28 years of industry experience, Brook brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge across all segments of the power, controls, and custom manufactured products for industries including pulp & paper, mining, oil and gas, agriculture, utility, manufacturing and commercial applications.
Brook serves as the Director of Business Development & Marketing at Team Power Solutions. He believes the key to a successful business is through collaboration between clients, companies, vendors and involving community engagement. Innovation doesn’t happen on it’s own, true partnerships with involved parties drives innovation.
Brook holds a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from Sask Polytechnic in Moose Jaw and is passionate about fostering partnerships with Sask Polytechnic. He is an advocate for internship placements – recognizing the crucial role of students shaping the future – and he actively encourages collaboration with educational institutions. Brook currently sits on the Sask Polytechnic “Program Advisory Committee” for the Electrical Engineering Technology program.
Brook is also a Board Member of STCI Power Solutions, a new partnership between Team Power Solutions and STC Industrial Contracting. This new company, which is majority Indigenous-owned, specializes in providing custom power and control products for the mining and utility industries in Saskatchewan. STCI Power Solutions builds capacity for Indigenous business and quality of life for Indigenous people through strategic teamwork with customers and stakeholders.
Outside of his professional life, Brook enjoys outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, scuba diving and golfing. Travelling is one of Brook’s passions, exploring other parts of the world and understanding cultural diversity. Brook has been married for over 30 years and has two adult children and one grandchild on the way.
Kelly grew up in a mining household in Saskatchewan and moved into various roles at the mines in the province throughout his career. Now with 20+ years of experience supporting mining and manufacturing, Kelly is the Area General Manager (Saskatchewan) for Integrated Power Services, an electrical and electro-mechanical company with locations in Regina and Saskatoon. He has a passion for progress and making a positive impact through his efforts in industry.
Kelly holds an inter-provincial Journeyman’s certificate in the machining trade, a Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and Bachelor/Masters degrees in Technology Management from Memorial University. Kelly has been an entrepreneur several times and understands the challenges and excitement of business ownership.
Jim is a Regional Director at Bird Construction, a Saskatchewan-born industrial construction company founded in 1920.
As a performance-focused professional with over 15 years of experience in all aspects of management accounting and financial management. He has demonstrated hands-on management style in the development and implementation of strategic plans to ensure company growth. He has demonstrated success in streamlining existing operations, turning around unprofitable functions and envisioning new concepts and future trends.
He is particularly passionate about 2Nations Bird Construction partnership between Fishing Lake First Nation, Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation and Bird Construction where he serves as a Director. The partnership looks to create employment opportunities and economic sustainability through pursuit and execution of construction projects within Treaty 4 and 6.
Jim serves also as a Trustee to the Local 119 Insulators Pension and Health and Welfare funds and a Trustee for the Local 296 Sheet Metal Health and Welfare Fund.
June Verhelst, Senior Vice President Mining & Energy with Graham, has more than 35 years of experience in the construction industry. June earned her Civil Engineering degree from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering in 1983. Since then, she has been committed to the construction industry in Western Canada and has been pivotal to its continued development and diversification in Saskatchewan.
During her more than 25 years at Graham she has been a key member of the operations team, growing from her role as a project manager to her current position as a senior vice president.
June is responsible and accountable for the success of the Mining & Energy division of Graham, working with many of Graham’s largest industrial clients. Teams deliver on major mining expansions, construction involving greenfield and brownfield mines as well as power plants, plus work in agriculture, oil and gas, and maintenance and shutdown projects.
Above all, June values the people that deliver the Graham’s services. She demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, quality, and controlled delivery programs, which are key to the success of construction operations. June’s support for the builders who take on challenging Industrial projects and her ability to raise the bar to achieve success are important elements of her leadership.
June currently serves on USask Engineering’s Dean’s Advisory Board. She is a leader in Indigenous engagement and development across the province, as well as promoting the organization Women Building Futures.
She is a board member for three of Graham’s Indigenous partnerships and brings Graham’s deep respect for these partners to her board roles. June believes in supporting community and building strong alliances with educational institutions in Saskatchewan.
Darrin Craig joined the SIMSA Board of Directors in 2019.
Mr. Craig is the Chief Executive Officer of DynaIndustrial – an integrated engineering and manufacturing company that serves the Oil and Gas, Steel and Pipe, and Mining industries. He brings a wealth of international business experience to SIMSA, having worked with business partners in China, South Africa, Japan, Europe, and North America.
Mr. Craig currently serves on boards for four companies and is a founding board member of Regina District Industry Education Council (RDIEC). He graduated from University of Regina in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science, Industrial Systems Engineering degree.
Kohl Currie joined the SIMSA Board of Directors in 2021.
For 15 years, Kohl has worked in the Saskatchewan Construction Industry. The majority of his experience has been focused on the industrial sectors of construction, specifically the Saskatchewan mining industry. Currently, Kohl is a managing Partner of Allan Construction and holds the role of Civil Manager, responsible for estimating, managing large civil projects and fleet utilization. Leading up to this role, he began his career in the field, and shortly after enrolled in Polytechnic Architectural and Building Technologies program. In 2010, he accepted a full-time position with Allan Construction as an Estimator and Project Manager. In 2015, his responsibilities shifted as he took on the role of Civil Manager, providing leadership to increase Allan Construction’s heavy earthwork presence in the Saskatchewan construction industry.
Kohl holds a Diploma in Architectural Building Technologies (2010) with an Applied Science Technologies designation (2015) and in 2017 obtained the Gold Seal for Project Management.
Marc Collette joined the SIMSA Board of Directors in 2021.
Marc currently serves as Manager of Sales & Business Development at Mine Supply Company. He has more than two decades of experience related to the mining sector, having worked a multitude of operations and supporting roles in hard and soft rock mining environments across Canada. With experience in Construction, Operations, Supply and Procurement, Marc has a unique ability to consider the full life cycle related to the mining and industrial supply chain. He is passionate about the importance of regional suppliers and manufacturers, and the value they bring to industry in our province, and beyond.
Marc comes from a long line of miners, and has been fortunate to gain well-rounded experience in many sectors. As a teenager, his first job was at a quarry and crushing paint in Venezuela. When his family relocated to Saskatchewan, he worked assisting explosive technicians in blasting and demolition projects across the province, and in fabrication and rebuilds at Collette Industrial. His first experiences in mining operations were at Cluff Lake and Seabee Mine in northern Saskatchewan.
In 2010, Marc moved into sales and business development at Minetec Sales, consulting on drilling programs and ground support, and gaining deeper knowledge of sourcing and procurement. 2012 saw him shift into iron work and construction and then a position as materials coordinator and procurement officer with AMC in support of Saskatchewan’s potash expansion. Marc returned to sales and distribution at Minetec as Operations Manager under the company’s new ownership, Des Nedhe Development, in 2013. In 2017, he assumed his current role with Mine Supply Company, the province’s first mining-focused supplier.
