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PEOPLE

Madhav Sinha, PhD; P.Eng.

president of the Canadian Society for Quality is the guest editor of a special issue of the TQM Journal, published this month by Emerald Publishers (UK), consisting of selected papers from the sixth Canadian Quality Congress held at the University of Manitoba last year. Sinha is a professional engineer and recognized authority in the field of quality management, who has authored, co-authored and edited 10 books, including a textbook on quality management, and served as a voluntary manager of quality control for the historic project on the compilation and publication of the first-ever, English-written, 7,200 pages, 11 volumes, Encyclopedia of Hinduism on the world’s third-largest religion that took two decades and more than 1,000 scholars to complete it.

 

Number TEN Partner Dave Lalama

has been appointed president of the Manitoba Association of Architects. Lalama’s priorities in the coming year include strengthening the profile of the MAA, raising the profile of architecture and its importance in shaping healthy and dynamic communities, while building on the traditions of the association. He also plans to work closely with council and MAA committees to advance the organization’s relationship with all levels of government, with colleagues in the engineering and design associations, as well as with the University of Manitoba’s school of architecture.

 

Dan Dufault

has joined Republic Architecture Inc.’s head office in Winnipeg as architectural intern. With his experience in overseeing various design and construction projects, he will support the firm in effectively providing their clients with intelligent architectural services across the country. Dufault is a graduate of the University of Manitoba faculty of architecture.

 

COMPANIES

Belton Boisselle Benefits & Pensions

is pleased to introduce Andrew Patton, group benefits adviser. Patton is a finance graduate from the Asper School of Business and joins Belton Boisselle from his most recent role as a licensed employee benefits sales representative with a national provider of association plans.

 

Campbell, Marr LLP

is pleased to announce the inclusion of three partners in the 2016 10th edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada: David I. Marr (construction law, insurance law, personal injury litigation, and product liability law); Joseph A. Pollock (Workers’ Compensation law); and Kenton L. Fast (trusts and estates)

 

Taylor McCaffrey LLP

is proud to announce three of their partners have been recognized by Best Lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” in Winnipeg. Frank Lavitt was named the Best Lawyers 2016 tax law “Lawyer of the Year” in Winnipeg. Grant Mitchell, Q.C. was named the Best Lawyers 2016 labour and employment law “Lawyer of the Year” in Winnipeg. Norman K. Snyder was named the Best Lawyers 2016 securities law “Lawyer of the Year” in Winnipeg. The following lawyers have been recognized in their respective practice areas: Ron Coke, technology law (since 2015); Doug Finkbeiner QC, banking and finance law, corporate law (since 2006); David R.M. Jackson, banking and finance law, corporate and commercial litigation, insolvency and financial restructuring law (since 2012); Fred Klein, real estate law (2014); Sharon E. Kravetsky, family law (since 2009); Darrell Kreel, family law (since 2011); Timothy A. Kurbis, corporate law (since 2009); Patricia Lane, family law (since 2012) ; Frank Lavitt, tax law, trusts and estates law (since 2008); David Marshall, real estate law (since 2008); Grant Mitchell, Q.C., labour and employment law (since 2006); John A. Myers, intellectual property law (since 2012); Jeffrey J. Palamar, labour and employment law (since 2006); Lawrence Pinsky, family law (since 2013); Patrick Riley, appellate practice, corporate and commercial litigation (since 2012); Brian D. Sexton, tax law (since 2010); Norman K. Snyder, corporate law and securities Law (since 2006); Jim M. Stoffman Q.C., family law (since 2006)

 

Tapper Cuddy LLP

is pleased to announce the following lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in several leading publications: Robert Tapper, Q.C. has been selected for inclusion in the 2015 Lexpert Guide to the Leading U.S./Canada Cross-border Litigation Lawyers in Canada in the category of defamation and media law. He is also included in the 2015 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the category of litigation — defamation and media law as well as personal injury. Robert Tapper, Q.C. is included in the 2015 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada in the categories of defamation and media law, and personal injury litigation. Richard Schwartz was also selected by Best Lawyers in Canada for insolvency and financial restructuring law.

 

The Winnipeg Art Gallery and the department of history at the University of Winnipeg

are pleased to welcome Dr. Julie Nagam as the first UWinnipeg/WAG chair in History of Indigenous Arts in North America. This joint position with the gallery and university, the first of its kind in Canada, involves research and teaching in the department of history at UWinnipeg and curatorial and exhibition work at the WAG. Originally from Hazelridge, Man., Dr. Nagam is responsible for researching and developing a series of courses, exhibitions and related programs designed to engage, enhance, and develop the area of indigenous art both at the university and the gallery.

 

The Reh-Fit Centre

has elected its board of directors for the 2015/16 year: David Thompson, chairman; Albert Krahn, past chairman; Scott Bailey, vice-chairman; Pat Kloepfer, treasurer; Matthew Guberman, secretary. Directors: Rossana Buonpensiere, Wanda Burns, Scott Cale, Mike Hicks, Maciek Hunek, Cliff Lazareck, Linda Vincent, and Dr. Bruce Roe (appointed by St. Boniface Hospital).

 

The Reh-Fit Foundation

has elected its board of directors for the 2015/16 year: Mike Sampson, chairman; David Horne, secretary; Gary Pachal, treasurer. Directors: Barry Brown, Susan Boulter, Deepak Joshi, Janeen Junson, Albert Krahn, Kaitlyn Lewis, Ron Pradinuk, and David Thompson.

 

Fillmore Riley LLP

is pleased to announce that 23 lawyers have been named to the 2016 Edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession: Stuart J. Blake, Insurance Law; Bernice R. Bowley, Insurance Law, Municipal Law; Derek Cumming, Information Technology Law; Peter Davey, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Securities Law; Timothy S. Dewart, Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law; Cy M. Fien, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates; Dean G. Giles, Insurance Law; Paul K. Grower, Tax Law; David J. Kroft, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law; Jody S. Langhan, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law; D. Wayne Leslie, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law; Robert D. McDonald, Insurance Law, Municipal Law, Product Liability Law; Sofia Mirza, Immigration Law; Glen R. Peters, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law; R.F.(Bob) Peters, Energy Regulatory Law; Steven Z. Raber, Intellectual Property Law; M. L. (Mickey) Rosenberg, Real Estate Law; Mauri M. Rutherford, Real Estate Law; Charles A. Sherbo, Insurance Law; Robert A. Simpson, Labour and Employment Law; David M. Skwark, Construction Law; Anita L. Southall, Trusts and Estates; Norman L. Yusim, Family Law. Three Fillmore Riley LLP lawyers also earned the “Lawyer of the Year” distinction: Anita L. Southall, Trusts and Estates; D. Wayne Leslie, Bet-the-Company Litigation; Timothy S. Dewart, Corporate Law.

 

Sparrow Hotels

is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Patrician, as general manager of Mere Hotel. Patrician joins Mere Hotel from her most recent role as marketing manager with Inn at the Forks and Sparrow Hotels.

 

BOARDS

Dakota Community Centre Inc.

board of directors is very pleased to announce that Michele A. Augert has been appointed as their new chief executive officer. In this newly created role, Michele will provide leadership to the Centre’s management team and collaborate with the board on strategic plans to ensure the ongoing growth of the organization. Augert will also be instrumental in developing fundraising plans to support, as well as oversee the construction of the new $17.9 million Field House Expansion to the Dakota Community Centre site, planned to get underway this fall.

 

National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, Winnipeg Section

has announced its 2015-16 executive and board of directors: Cindy Lazar, president; Michelle Glass, past president; Carolina Fridman, vice-president; Yelena Maleyev, treasurer; Heather Gillman, secretary. Members at large: Sharon Allentuck; Rose Aziman; Silvana Benesdra; Iael Besendorf; Kathy Cobor; Rita Gunn; Judy Lipsey; Maia Kredentser; Aida Strocovsky.

 

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