The NWO Innovation Centre benefits from the experience, connections, and talents of our volunteer Board of Directors. These community-focused business leaders don't just have lunch eight or nine times per year, they work hard to set the strategic direction for the organization, ensure financial accountability and provide their insights, access to their networks and support to this organization. The current Board of Directors is profiled below.

Chair
Colin Kelly
Dean, School of Engineering Technology, Trades, & Aviation
Confederation College

Vice Chair
Ellen MacKay
Director, Innovation Development
Lakehead University

Secretary
Amy Johnson
Director - Engineering
Tbaytel

Treasurer
Mike Belliveau
Retired

Kirk Strilchuk
Head of CI / Learning and Development APSYS (Alstom Performance System) Site Lead
Alstom

Paul Giles
Director
Origin Recruitment

Wayne VanderWees
President
Freight Managers Inc.

Suzanne Christie
CEO
Shout Media

Sarah Lewis
Manager, Economic Advisory
Deloitte

Troy Mangatal
Director of Computer Services and Project Management
Confederation College

Allyson Pele
Economic Development Officer
City of Kenora