Economic Development Board of Directors
ELECTRICIAN/IBEW 2067 UNION STEWARD SASKPOWER BOUNDARY DAM/CCS FACILITY
John grew up upon a dairy farm in Manitoba, got his red seal electrician certificate 22+ years ago. John has been on numerous large industrial sites all over the prairie provinces. He decided to settle down in this community for his family, landing a job at BDPS. He works alongside his coworkers keeping the lights on for this community and the province. He has seen the stresses that this hard close on coal powered facilities is doing to the workers at the power plants, mines, and the community. John also sits on the board at the workers coal transition centre, “We all must work together towards keeping Estevan a thriving community”.
Feel free to reach out for any questions or concerns.
(p) (306) 471-8110
Tony Sernick
Owner – City Councillor – City of Estevan
Tony was born and raised in the Estevan area and entered the energy industry following high school. He was part of a team that grew a successful business from 2000 to 2015 and gained invaluable knowledge during this time. Currently, Tony is in a business development role with MANTL Artificial Lift and has served as a councillor for the City of Estevan since 2020.
Have questions for Tony about doing business in the Estevan? Here’s how you can contact him:
Ashley Gallaway
Controller – Wil-Tech Industries
Ashley Gallaway has been the financial controller at Wil-Tech Industries for the past 7 years and is a member at large on the Estevan Economic Development Board. She is committed to helping to make Estevan the best place to live work and raise a family. She believes that by focusing on growing and diversifying our business community, we will have a strong economy moving forward.
Have questions for Ashley about doing business in Estevan? Here’s how you can contact her
(p) (306) 634-6743
Roy Ludwig
Mayor – City of Estevan
Roy Ludwig is the Mayor of the City of Estevan and provides information and input on behalf of City Council to the Economic Development Board. Roy has been on council for 26 years, serving the last 8 as mayor. Roy believes that Estevan’s future growth will be dependant on a strong and diverse economy.
Have questions about how the city is supporting businesses in Estevan? Here’s how you can contact Roy:
(p) (306) 421-0501
Kevin Mortenson
Jeff Pierson
General manager – Days Inn Estevan | Part owner – Black Beards Restaurant and Catering Company, The Ice Factory, The Beef Bar
Jeff is the General Manager of the Days Inn Hotel in Estevan and a part owner of Black Beard’s Restaurant and Catering Company, The Ice Factory, and The Beef Bar. He is also a member at large for the Estevan Economic Development Board.
Jeff joined the board to help new and existing businesses grow and expand in Estevan. His years of experience working in his family business have given him a strong knowledge base that he wants to share with others doing business in Estevan.
Have questions for Jeff about doing business in Estevan? Here’s how you can contact him;
(p) (306) 421-7961
Sheena Onrait
Vice President, Communication and Strategic Enrolment
Sheena and her family have made Estevan their home for the past 22 years. As the Vice President, Communication and Strategic Enrollment at Southeast College, Sheena oversees marketing and communications, the strategic enrollment office and all the College’s campus locations.
In her spare time, Sheena enjoys spending time with her family and friends – camping and fishing in the summer and watching her kids sports in the winter.
Want to get in touch with Sheena? Here’s how you can reach her:
(e) sonrait@southeastcollege.org
Ivan Slywka
Director of Canadian Grain Operations – Ceres Global Ag Corp
Ivan Slywka is the Director of Canadian Grain Operations for Ceres Global Ag Corp and a member at large on the Estevan Economic Development Board.
In 2020 Ivan moved to Estevan and sees great potential in the community. He is excited about the opportunity that being a board member brings to help Estevan diversify and thrive.
Want to talk to Ivan? Here’s how you can contact him;
(p) (306) 485-6684