Manitoba Movers

PEOPLE

Roger Belton and Kasey Boisselle

are excited to introduce their new company Belton Boisselle Benefits & Pensions. For more than 30 years, they have been working with some of Western Canada's most successful employers to maximize the value of their group employee benefit and retirement plans.

Michael Sinclair

with Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP was recently appointed to the board of Misericordia Corp.

M. Catherine Miller

has been appointed to the position of consultant with STRATA Benefits Consulting Inc. Miller will work with STRATA's team of benefit professionals to design individual group retirement-plan solutions for current and future clients. Her experience includes pension-plan evaluation, plan design, plan funding and cost accounting, preparation of plan documents and plan amendments, administration and governance.

Ed Stojanowski

is now heading Epic Production Technologies' regional sales and integration division serving clients throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan and northwest Ontario. In addition to managing local and regional technical integration projects, Stojanowski will be responsible for sales and client-relations activities throughout the area and will take a leadership role in the overall Epic sales division. Epic's head office is in Winnipeg, with major facilities in Vancouver and Los Angeles.

David Morgan

has been appointed the new practice leader for Stantec's environmental services group. Morgan has more than 25 years in environmental consulting, working for public- and private-sector clients such as Manitoba Hydro, the City of Winnipeg, the City of Edmonton and Simplot Canada. He has a bachelor's degree and master's degree in civil engineering (water resources) from the University of Manitoba and a doctorate in environmental engineering from the University of Illinois.

David Whetter

has been appointed managing leader for Stantec's environmental services group. Whetter has more than 12 years' experience in the environmental sector and is a soil scientist and professional agrologist (P.Ag.) with the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists. As managing leader, he will be responsible for technical and client service excellence, operational efficiency, business planning, allocation of resources and recruiting staff.

George Kroupa

has been appointed an associate at Stantec. Kroupa is a registered forestry technician and GIS expert, with principal focus on environmental-impact assessments, environmental baseline studies, enviro-engineering, environmental protection plans and environmental analytical techniques.

COMPANIES

Bothwell Cheese

has attained Safe Quality Food certification. The SQF certification is a globally recognized designation that assures Bothwell Cheese's products and processes have passed rigorous international standards for food safety and quality. SQF is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative. The process to become certified includes diligent document-process and facility-assessment audits.

The Shelter and Rescue Alliance of Manitoba

has been created to facilitate and support the efforts of local animal-welfare groups to decrease the number of homeless, neglected and abused companion animals and to promote responsible pet ownership by working as a coalition/alliance. Carla Martinelli, of Winnipeg Pet Rescue, has been appointed chairwoman. Darcy Johnston, of Darcy's A.R.C., has been appointed vice-chairman and Susan Williams, of the Winnipeg Humane Society, has been appointed secretary.

AWARDS

The 11th annual Manitoba Aerospace All-Stars Awards of Excellence recipients are: DAO Team (Design Approval Organization) EMTEQ for Excellence in Teamwork. Team members include: Doug Peters, Rui Dias, Ian Stewart, Dominique Duguay and Francois Bechette; Magellan Aerospace Black Brant Rocket Team for Excellence in Technology Development; Rudy Braun, Boeing Canada Operations Ltd., for Excellence in Business Growth and Process Improvements.

The Immigrant Centre

was honoured to present the inaugural Manitoba Immigrant Recognition Awards as part of its 65th anniversary celebration held at Government House. The three recipients were: Mario Santos, presented with the Exceptional Friend award, Fetno Kemo, presented with the Inspiring Newcomer award and the Hon. Philip Lee, presented with the Outstanding Contribution to the Newcomer Community award.

BOARDS

The first board of directors for the newly established World Trade Centre Winnipeg has been selected: chairman Raymond Lafond (Raymond J-P. J. Lafond FCA, CMA) Members: Don Boitson (Magellan Aerospace); Bernard Clément (Pembcorp Automotive Group); Albert El Tassi (Peerless Garments LP); André Granger (Westeel); Diane Gray (CentrePort Canada Inc.); Leo Ledohowski (Canad Inns); Alexander R. Malaket (OPUS Advisory Services International Inc.); Jean-Pierre Parenty (Parenty Reitmeier, Inc.); Jean-Marc Ruest (Richardson International Ltd.); Charlie Spiring (National Bank Financial Wealth Management); Fiona Webster-Mourant (Manrex Ltd.). Ex-officio members: David Angus (Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce) and Carole Freynet-Gagné (ANIM). President and CEO: Mariette Mulaire.

Manitoba Japanese-Canadian Citizens Association

has elected its 2012-2013 executive board: Geoff Miki, president; Mitsuko Miyamoto, vice-president; Brenda Mark, treasurer; Meghan McOmber, secretary. Members: Jodene Baccus, Keiko Burke, Sharon Hinatsu, Janet Hirose, David Labram, Ryan Mark, Kristen Matsumoto, Stacey Matsumoto, Jessica Nagamori, Stephanie Okabe, MacKenzie Sato.

Manitoba Arts Council

has appointed its new board members: chairman Keith Bellamy, Winnipeg; vice-chairwoman Cynthia Rempel Patrick, Steinbach; Yisa Akinbolaji, Winnipeg; Raye Anderson, Winnipeg Beach; Scott Baldwin, Winnipeg; Cheryl Bear, Peguis; Brenda Blaikie, Winnipeg; Jan Brancewicz, Brandon; Aimée Craft, Giroux; the Hon. Glenn Joyal, Winnipeg; Amy Karlinsky, Winnipeg; Crystal Kolt, Flin Flon; Dr. Donna M. Michaels, Brandon; Etoile Stewart, Winnipeg; Lea Stogdale, Winnipeg.

Got a promotion, appointment or new contract? Contact Linda Mertin at 1355 Mountain Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R2X 3B6, fax 204-697-7412 or email: linda.mertin@freepress.mb.ca

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition October 22, 2012 B6