Tanya Palson currently holds the position of executive director with Manitoba Building Trades. Tanya has obtained a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Manitoba and recently completed a certificate in public policy analysis from the London School of Economics. Tanya is currently serving as a board member for BUILD Inc.

Meghan Lavallee currently holds the position of Executive Director with Apprenticeship Manitoba. Meghan has a background in post-secondary, previously working with the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technologies (MITT) as Director of Career and Student Engagement. Meghan also served as Vice-President of Strategic Development at Career Trek.

Chris Taran currently holds the position of international representative for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Chris has obtained Red Seal certification in the trade of Construction Electrician and is a former technical vocational instructor with Red River College Polytechnic (RRCP) and the Manitoba Institute of Trade and Technology (MITT).

Kevin Poirier currently holds the position of associate dean with the school of trades at Assiniboine Community College. Kevin holds a degree in adult education from the University of Fraser Valley.

Shawn Henry currently holds the position of project manager with WesCan Electrical & Mechanical. Shawn has obtained Red Seal certification in the trade of Plumber and sits as chair on the Mechanical Construction Association of Manitoba (MCAM).

Davide Novo is an experienced Red Seal Automotive Service Technician, currently serving as Fixed Operations Manager at Twin Motors in The Pas, where he's been since 2009. He has been a member of the Apprenticeship and Certification Board since 2021. As a dedicated community leader, he serves as a councillor for the Rural Municipality of Kelsey and as President of The Pas Families Building a Better Community Inc. a local not-for-profit, where he has led initiatives raising over $1,000,000 towards building a barrier-free Spray Park & state of the art Skatepark. He also serves on the board of the Norman Blizzard of the MJHL & The Tri-Community Foundation, part of Endow Manitoba.

Carol Paul currently holds the position of executive director with the Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC). Carol holds a master’s degree in adult education and received her certification as an essential skills profiler through Bow Valley College.

Aarti Sharma currently holds the position of business representative for the International Union of Operative Engineers, Local 987. Aarti holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Booth University College and a bachelor of arts in labour studies from the University of Manitoba. Aarti is also currently serving on the Manitoba Labour Board and with the Manitoba Federation of Labour.

Ron Castel currently holds the position of director of Indigenous relations with Manitoba Building Trades. Ron has obtained a bachelor of arts from the University of Winnipeg and has received two diplomas from Red River College Polytechnic (RRCP), the first in human resource management and the second in community economic development. In the past, Ron has served as Indigenous union representative for the Allied Hydro Council of Manitoba and as Indigenous liaison for the Manitoba Construction Sector Council.

Warren Herntier currently holds the position of director of apprenticeship and training with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 2085. Warren has obtained Red Seal certification in the trade of Electrician and is in the process of completing a diploma in vocational education from Red River College Polytechnic (RRCP).

Glenn Laycock currently holds the position of executive director with the Northern Manitoba Sector Council. Glenn has obtained a bachelor of science in environmental studies from the University of Winnipeg. He currently serves as a member on the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund application review committee and on the Apprenticeship and Certification Board’s Transportation Sector Committee.