People – Saskatchewan Industrial & Mining Suppliers Association

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 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.

Evan Powell, P.Eng. is the General Manager of Projects at Kelly Panteluk Construction, an industrial heavy civil contractor operating throughout Saskatchewan serving the mining, power generation, and infrastructure sectors. Evan has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and is registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGS. Evan and his wife Jenna live on an acreage outside Saskatoon and enjoy golf, gardening, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Shaun Howdle is the President and CEO of STC Industrial Group, a Saskatchewan-based industrial services group owned by the Saskatoon Tribal Council and its seven member Nations. The group provides manufacturing, construction, and utility infrastructure services to the mining, energy, and emerging defense sectors.

With over 30 years of experience across Western Canada, Shaun has built his career in both private industry and Indigenous-owned businesses. He brings a practical, operations-focused perspective, with a strong emphasis on execution, workforce development, and strengthening Saskatchewan’s industrial supply chain. Shaun has also been actively involved in advocating for industry at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels, working to improve conditions for locally based suppliers.

In addition to his executive role, Shaun serves as Board Chair of the Indigenous Manufacturing & Contracting Network (IMCN), supporting the growth and participation of Indigenous businesses in Canada’s industrial economy. He previously served as Board Chair of the Merit Contractors Association, as Co-Chair for the Joint Apprenticeship Training Commission (JACT) and has held several industry leadership roles throughout his career.

Shaun holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors, a Red Seal trade certification, and the PMP designation from the Project Management Institute.

Outside of his professional work, Shaun is actively involved in the community. For many years, he has supported the White Buffalo Youth Lodge through leadership involvement for their Back-to-School Backpack Carnival and their Annual Community Holiday Dinner and contributes to organizations including the Friendship Inn and the Children’s Wish Foundation. Shaun is the father of two adult children and a proud grandfather.

Tyler Gilchrist is the Director of Operations at Impact Energy Industrial and a founding partner of the organization. He brings 22 years of experience in the electrical and industrial construction industry. Tyler has played a key role in building Impact Energy Industrial into a trusted and respected provider in the industrial sector.

Starting in the trades and progressing into leadership, Tyler now leads a growing team of approximately 100 people. His background in project management and execution has helped build strong teams and deliver consistent results across a wide range of industrial projects. His experience across both project delivery and operations provides a well-rounded understanding of the challenges and opportunities within Saskatchewan’s industrial sector. He holds direct operational responsibility within Impact Energy Industrial LP and serves on its Board of Directors. Impact Energy Industrial LP is a majority Indigenous-owned partnership focused on delivering industrial electrical construction projects while creating long-term economic participation for northern Saskatchewan Indigenous communities. In this role, Tyler is directly involved in Indigenous employment strategy, apprenticeship development, and building sustainable local capacity within Saskatchewan’s industrial sector. His perspective is grounded at the contractor and supplier level, where workforce availability, Indigenous participation, supply chain coordination, and execution risk are experienced directly. Tyler brings a practical, execution-focused perspective shaped by his experience in contractor capacity, workforce development, and project delivery across Saskatchewan’s industrial sector.

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 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 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 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.