Management

Eric Anderson

Executive Director

eric.anderson@simsa.ca

306-343-0019

Grant Cherkas

Nuclear Specialist

grant.cherkas@simsa.ca

James Bulmer

Manager of Member Services

james.bulmer@simsa.ca

Keri Jacek

Manager of Operations

keri.jacek@simsa.ca

Vanessa Ethridge

Administrator

vanessa.ethridge@simsa.ca

Board of Directors

Scott Bahr, Bit Service - Chair

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.

Bobbylynn Stewart, Breck Construction - Vice Chair

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, Engcomp

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, Team Power Solutions

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 Therrien, Integrated Power Services

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 Rawlings, Bird Construction

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, Graham Construction

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.

Curtis has been with Fortis Mining, Engineering & Manufacturing for over 12 years, currently serving as the Manager of Mining Operations. With more than 17 years of experience in the mining industry, Curtis has worked extensively in both shaft and underground mining, and across hard rock and soft rock environments. A native of Saskatchewan, he has dedicated his career to working throughout the province.

Curtis’s leadership encompasses a wide range of construction and maintenance projects within Saskatchewan’s mining sector, emphasizing safe and reliable execution, quality control, cost efficiency, and investment in people. His leadership has been pivotal in establishing Fortis as a trusted name in the mining and industrial sectors. Curtis’s extensive background in project management, quality assurance, and cost management makes him a strong advocate for the mining contractor and supplier community.

In addition to his role at Fortis, Curtis serves on the Executive Leadership Team for the Northern Strands Group of Companies (NSGC), contributing to corporate governance, strategic growth, policy development, and business development initiatives. Through his expertise and work at NSGC, Curtis is involved in supplying products, services, and equipment to many of Saskatchewan’s leading mining operations.

Andrea Crittenden, Sixteen Safety Services Inc.

Andrea Crittenden is a passionate advocate for workplace safety, a skilled trades professional, and a dedicated leader in fostering sustainable safety cultures. As the President and CEO of Sixteen Safety Services Inc., a Certified Indigenous and Woman-Owned company, she provides strategic leadership in Occupational Health & Safety, risk management, and compliance.

Starting her career as a Red Seal Journeyman Construction Electrician, Andrea has worked in the trenches of Mining, Construction, Forestry, and Manufacturing, giving her firsthand insight into the real challenges workers and organizations face. Her deep understanding of workplace safety, operational risk, and workforce development enables her to contribute valuable insights to governance, policy, and strategic decision-making.

Beyond her company, Andrea is born and raised in Saskatchewan and is deeply involved in non-profit, educational, and industry boards, using her expertise to advocate for workforce safety, diversity, and leadership development. She believes that strong governance and forward-thinking leadership are the cornerstones of lasting change, and she is eager to bring her experience, passion, and strategic mindset to a Board of Directors that values innovation, responsibility, and people-first leadership.

Marland Ottenbreit, DynaIndustrial

Marland Ottenbreit has been the General Manager of DynaIndustrial Regina since 2013, leading
the company in large design-build projects and industrial equipment repairs. One key to
DynaIndustrial’s success is building and maintaining strong, direct relationships with key
customers—a role that Marland has been instrumental in fostering. His dedication to
understanding customer challenges and delivering tailored solutions has earned DynaIndustrial
a loyal client base, with many customers bringing the company along to new ventures.

Marland attended SIAST in Saskatoon from 1993 to 1995, earning a diploma in Mechanical
Engineering Technology. In 1995, he began his career at DynaIndustrial as a Mechanical
Draftsman. Over the years, he has advanced through various roles, from Project Coordinator to
Engineering Manager, Production Manager, and ultimately General Manager of the Regina
location. Throughout his career, Marland has contributed significantly to the company’s growth, not only through increasing sales but also by investing in capital equipment, innovation, processes, and people—key drivers of DynaIndustrial’s ongoing success.

Marland’s commitment to sustainable relationships extends to his employees as well. He has
cultivated a work environment built on trust and mutual respect, leading to long tenures among staff. Believing that the growth of DynaIndustrial depends on empowering employees, Marland prioritizes creative autonomy and career development through ongoing training and
opportunities for advancement.

Outside of work, Marland enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing outdoor activities
such as hunting and fishing, reflecting his values of hard work and balance.

Jim Wilson is the President and CEO of Wil-Tech Industries, a family-owned Saskatchewan company delivering full-service fluid power solutions across the province. With branches in Estevan, Regina, and Saskatoon, Wil-Tech supports key industries including mining (potash, uranium, coal), oil & gas, agriculture, construction, and power generation.

Jim co-founded the company over 33 years ago with his wife, Crystal, and brings more than 40 years of hands-on industry experience. Known for his commitment to long-term relationships, Jim has helped build Wil-Tech into a trusted name across Saskatchewan’s industrial sector.

As a father of three and proud grandfather of seven, Jim values his people, purpose, and building a better future. He sees his role on the SIMSA board as a chance to support Saskatchewan suppliers, promote collaboration, and contribute to the growth of an industry—and province—he deeply cares about.

Marc Collette, Mine Supply Company

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.