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Nicole Bourque-BouchierPresident
Nicole Bourque-Bouchier of Bouchier Contracting Ltd

Nicole Bourque is co-owner of Bouchier Contracting Ltd., a heavy equipment contracting company, serving Canada's Athabasca Oil Sands region. Ms. Bourque also has extensive experience in stakeholder and Aboriginal relations, having served as Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations for Albian Sands Energy and as Manager, Aboriginal Affairs, TrueNorth Energy. She has been actively involved in numerous boards and committees focusing on education, employment and community development. In 2006, she served her first term on the Athabasca University Board of Governors. She is a graduate of Edmonton's Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and Keyano College, located in Fort McMurray, Alberta. In 2001, Ms. Bourque was honoured with an Esquao Award in Business from the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women. A member of the Mikisew Cree First Nation, Ms. Bourque lives with her husband, David, and three young sons just outside of Fort McMurray.

 

Fred McDonaldFred McDonald of Fort McKay Group of Companies

Fred is a member of the Fort McKay First Nation and the CEO of the Fort McKay Group of Companies.  He began his career as a member of the Pipefitters Union Local 488 through whom he worked at Syncrude, Suncor, Petro-Canada and Husky. After working for Trans-Canada Pipe Lines and upgrading their processes in various ways, Fred decided to take a hiatus to follow his dream by attending the University of Calgary and graduating with his Master of Fine Arts degree.  While at university, Fred took on a leadership role by serving as the president of the First Nations Student Association as well as being employed as an instructor at the university.  Despite his many travels, Fred’s heart is still with the community where he was born and raised, and he continues to be an active member of the Fort McKay band.  Always a leader, for many years he sat on the board for the annual Fort McKay Treaty Days celebration and served as the ATC Regional Gathering Coordinator.  Whether presenting art workshops for students of all levels or running a multi-million dollar company, Fred keeps himself grounded through his family ties, confiding that his children are his inspiration for everything he does. 

 

Tyrone BrassTyrone Brass of Bayzik Electrical Valve & Instrumentation Inc.

Tyrone first visited Fort McMurray during the years 1977-1982, once he moved here he has been an active community member since 1988. He worked for Syncrude for 20 years, and then in March 2005 he began his business. Tyrone became a NAABA member in May of 2005. He has four wonderful children who are very active in academics and sports.

 

 

 

Directors:

Dennis GableDennis Gable of Pioneer Oilfield Rentals Ltd.

Dennis owns and operates the company, Pioneer Oilfield Rentals and has been involved in oilfield services most of his career.  He was raised in the area and has worked with many of the oil producers in the region as both a consultant and supplier of services. Dennis is a community minded business owner and has participated on NAABA’s Board of Directors for over four years.  He brings a wealth of knowledge to board meetings and has held the Secretary/Treasurer position for two years.  On top of his volunteer time, he enjoys spending time with his two children and wife of 23 years.

 

Ryan PrudenRyan Pruden of Wapose Medical Services

Ryan has operated his own businesses since March of 2004. His medical company, Wapose Medical Services, provides paramedic and safety services to all clients in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Ryan has previous board experience with the Métis Local 1935 in which has been on for 2 years previous to the NAABA board. Ryan is happily married with 4 children. As a local Métis businessman his goals include helping other local aboriginal businesses succeed by working with them and promoting them in NAABA.

 

George HalfeGeorge Halfe of Protective Clothing Supply

George has been CEO for the past 5 years of Protective Clothing Supplies Ltd., a division of Goodfish Lake Development L.P. He has worked with Goodfish Lake Development LP for the past 22 years and has worked his way up in the organization from Supervisor in the Sewing and Garment Division to General Manager overseeing three divisions of the Company, to CEO of all Divisions. He has recently presided over the construction and opening of a new high technology facility for manufacturing and cleaning of protective clothing for many companies, the majority being in the oil industry. George has been an active NAABA Member for the past 6 years.

 

Floyd GladueFloyd Gladue of Nipi Services

Founder and President of Nipi Services (2007) Inc., a water hauling, waste management and steam trucking company. Floyd was employed at both Syncrude Canada and Albian Sands Energy in mining for over 25 years. He also is involved in various local organizations. He has taken the Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program offered by Keyano College. Floyd is happily married with one child. He looks forward to beginning his involvement with NAABA.

Marie CheechamMarie Cheecham of BG Industrial Doctors Inc.

Marie Cheecham is the President and General Manager of BG Industrial Doctors Inc. She is a member of the Fort McMurray No. 468 First Nation who contributes her past experiences to her companies and community both in the business and management areas. She earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta and has worked in both the environmental and industry relations areas.  Marie is also the President of Exploration Medical Services Neyak, a medical services business serving the oil sands industry.  Her community involvement includes a Directorship on the Wood Buffalo Community Futures group. She has had vast experience with NAABA and served three terms as a Director over the past eight years. She has also been active on with the Events Committee. Marie is the proud mother of two children.

Stan WigmoreStan Wigmore of Mikisew Maintenance Limited

Stan G. Wigmore is the Manager of Field Services for the Mikisew Group of Companies and the Mikisew Commercial Trust Group. Stan’s role within the Organization comprises of Business development, Technical support and Stakeholders relations.   

A graduate of the accelerated Business Management Diploma program at MacEwan College compliment’s his 25 years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry; primarily in the fields of Materials Management, Emergency Response and Operations Management.

A motivated and goal oriented member of the Mikisew Cree First Nation, who believes that education, business related experience and professional development are the capacity building tools that all First Nations require in order to assist their respective First Nations in the advancement toward building self-sufficiency and self-reliance.