Economic Development Board of Directors
Owner – Mayor – 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:
John J. Donohoe
ELECTRICIAN/IBEW 2067 Business Manager Representing Workers at SASkpower and the Coronach Coal Mine.
John grew up on a dairy farm in Manitoba. When he finished high school, John got into the Electrical trade with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. John got his Red Seal Electrical Ticket in 2004, that has taken him all over Western Canada on numerous large industrial Sites. John was working in the power plants in Estevan with a local contractor when he decided to put a resume into SaskPower. He was hired Feb 01,2012. John worked alongside his Coworker’s keeping the lights on for the Community and the Province. John feels and sees the stresses on the workers at the power plants, mines, and the community. The community for the last 10 years has experienced the emotional rollercoaster ride from the threat of Coal being shut down. John is currently an Assistant Business Manager with IBEW 2067. He continues to advocate wherever he can for these workers and the community. John brings the workers opinion to this table on how things should be done in Estevan that will benefit all. “We all must work together towards keeping Estevan a thriving community”.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
(p) (306) 471-8110
Ashley Gallaway
CFO – Wil-Tech Industries
Ashley Gallaway is the Chief Financial officer at Wil-Tech Industries, 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
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 Enrolment at Southeast College, Sheena oversees marketing and communications, the strategic enrolment office and all the College’s campus locations.
Sheena believes in the power of community and recognizes the growth potential that the City of Estevan has to offer.
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
Kevin Mortenson
Owner – Canuckade
Bio coming soon!
Want to talk to Kevin? Here’s how you can contact him;
(p) (306) 421-3377
Tania Andrist
Executive Director of Innovation & Applied Research – Centre of Sustainable Innovation, Southeast College
Bio coming soon!
Want to talk to Tania? Here’s how you can contact her;
(p) (306) 421-3224
Shelly Veroba
Manager – Creighton Lodge, City Councillor – City of Estevan
Bio coming soon!
Want to talk to Shelly? Here’s how you can contact her;
(p) (306) 421-7100