Upper Thames River Conservation Authority

  • Telephone: 519-451-2800
  • Fax: 519-451-1188
  • General e-mail: [email protected]
  • Mail: 1424 Clarke Road, London, Ontario, Canada  N5V 5B9

Staff Directory

Tracy Annett, MCIP, RPP  (+1-519-451-2800 ext 253)

Manager, Water and Information Management – Chris Tasker, P.Eng. (+1-519-451-2800 ext 238)

Engineering Coordinator, Water and Erosion Control Structures – VACANT

Dam Maintenance Mechanic – Ian Rowbotham (+1-519-951-7225 ext 373)

Dam Maintenance Mechanic – Jason Brearley (+1-519-951-7225 ext 356)

Project Specialist – Huda Ghadhban (+1-519-451-2800 ext 311)

Water Control Structures Technologist – Sarbjit Singh, E.I.T. (+1-519-451-2800 ext 245)

Water Control Structures Technologist – Jillian Smith, C.E.T. (+1 (519) 451-2800 ext 320)

Senior Water Resources Engineer – Mark Helsten, P.Eng. (+1-519-451-2800 ext 241)

Water Resources Technician – Jessica Penz (+1-519-451-2800 ext 299)

Watershed Information Management Specialist – Laura Flynn (+1-519-451-2800 ext 423)

Water Resources Assistant – William Morrow (+1-519-451-2800 ext 246)

Senior Water Resources Engineer – Mark Shifflett, P.Eng. (+1-519-451-2800 ext 239)

Water Resources Project Coordinator – Mahmoud Reza Pejam (+1-519-451-2800 ext 288)

Water Resource Engineer- Stephanie Schreiner, P.Eng. (+1-519-451-2800 ext 266)

Water Resources Project Specialist – Reza Bahremand, P.Eng. (+1-519-451-2800 ext 427)

Water Resources Project Specialist – Zahra Kavianpour (+1-519-451-2800 ext 317)

Water Resources Project Specialist – Keyur Prajapati, E.I.T. (+1-519-451-2800 ext 422)

GIS Specialist – Water Resources – Collin Branton (+1-519-451-2800 ext 429)

GIS Natural Hazards Technician: Lindsay Aldous (+1-519-451-2800 ext 263)

Systems Specialist – Randy Bettinger (+1-519-451-2800 ext 286)

Information Management Specialist – Grant Wilkins (+1-519-451-2800 ext 283)

Manager, Environmental Planning and Regulations – Jenna Allain (+1-519-451-2800 ext 223)

Administrative Assistant – Deb Kirk (+1-519-451-2800 ext 256)

Regulations Staff

Regulations Coordinator – VACANT

Land Use Regulations Officer (City of London) – Jessica Schnaithmann (+1-519-451-2800 ext 307)

Land Use Regulations Officer (City of London) – Michael Funk (+1-519-451-2800 ext 305)

Land Use Regulations Assistant (City of London) – Dave Griffin (+1-519-451-2800 ext 321)

Land Use Regulations Officer (Oxford and Perth Counties, Stratford, St. Marys) – Ben Dafoe (+1-519-451-2800 ext 316)

Land Use Regulations Officer (Middlesex and Huron Counties) – Cari Ramsey (+1-519-451-2800 ext 289)

Land Use Regulations Assistant (Middlesex, Oxford, Perth and Huron Counties, Stratford, St. Marys) – Richard Brewer (+1-519-451-2800 ext 304)

Planning Staff

Planning Coordinator – Stefanie Pratt (+1-519-451-2800 ext. 430)

Planner II (City of London) – Christine Creighton (+1-519-451-2800 ext 293)

Planner II (Oxford, Perth, Middlesex and Huron Counties, Stratford, St. Marys) – Laura Biancolin (+1-519-451-2800 ext 229)

Planner I (City of London) – Aisling “Ashleen” Laverty (+1-519-451-2800 ext 228)

Planner I (Oxford, Perth, Middlesex and Huron Counties, Stratford, St. Marys) – Eric Gaskin (+1-519-451-2800 ext 235)

Technical Staff

Planning and Regulations Resource Specialist – Karen Winfield (+1-519-451-2800 ext 237)

Senior Environmental Engineer – Imtiaz Shah, Ph.D., P.Eng. (+1-519-451-2800 ext 287)

Environmental Engineer – Tommy Kokas, P.Eng. (+1-519-451-2800 ext 410)

Hydrogeologist – Naghmeh Sharifi, Ph.D., P.Eng. (+1-519-451-2800 ext 292)

Planning Ecologist – Sarah Hodgkiss (+1-519-451-2800 ext 426)

Senior Information Management Analyst – John Campbell (+1-519-451-2800 ext 258)

Drinking Water Source Protection Staff

Source Protection Coordinator – Julie Welker (+1-519-451-2800 ext 255)

Source Protection Policy and Risk Management Advisor – Olivia Orsini (+1-519-451-2800 ext 294)

Note: Drinking water source protection planning in the Thames-Sydenham and Region includes staff from the Upper Thames River, Lower Thames Valley (LTVCA), and St. Clair Region (SCRCA) Conservation Authorities.

Manager, Integrated Watershed Management – Brad Glasman, P.Eng. (+1-519-451-2800 ext 251)

Stewardship Services Staff

Stewardship Services Coordinator – Tatianna Lozier (+1-519-451-2800 ext 233)

Agricultural Stewardship Technician – Beth Wrona (+1-519-451-2800 ext 425)

Stewardship Services Assistant – Brynn Anderson (+1-519-451-2800 ext 314)

Forestry and Restoration Supervisor – Rob Davies (+1-519-451-2800 ext 243)

Forestry Technician (Vegetation) – Brenda Gallagher (+1-519-451-2800 ext 260)

Forestry and Restoration Technician – Greg Urquhart (+1-519-451-2800 ext 281)

Watershed Science Staff

Watershed Science Coordinator – Tara Tchir (+1-519-451-2800 ext 261)

Water Quality Specialist – Craig Irwin (+1-519-451-2800 ext 264)

Monitoring Technician – Kaela Orton (+1-519-451-2800 ext 271)

Terrestrial Biologist – Cathy Quinlan (+1-519-451-2800 ext 234)

Ecologist – VACANT

Aquatic Biologist – Erin Carroll (+1-519-451-2800 ext 250)

Aquatic Biology Assistant – Dave Johnson (+1-519-451-2800)

GIS Staff

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist – Terry Chapman (+1-519-451-2800 ext 249)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist – Phil Simm (+1-519-451-2800 ext 247)

Mapping and Data Technician – Tracey Haycock (+1-519-451-2800 ext 273)

Species at Risk Program Staff

Species at Risk Biologist – Scott Gillingwater (+1-519-451-2800 ext 236)

Species at Risk Field Assistant – Sean Thorpe (+1-519-451-2800)

Manager, Lands, Facilities and Conservation Areas – Brent Verscheure (+1-519-451-2800 ext 318)

Lands and Facilities Staff

Project Manager – Graeme Shaw (+1-519-951-7225)

Facilities Management Technician – Matt McCutcheon (+1-519-951-7225 ext 369)

Fleet Management Technician – Stewart Cahill (+1-519-951-7225 ext 358)

Fleet Management Technician – Mitchell Telfer (+1-519-951-7225 ext 359)

Land, Facilities and Fleet Assistant – VACANT

Land Management Coordinator – Brandon Williamson (+1-519-451-2800 ext 296)

Properties Superintendent – Mike Knox (+1-519-451-2800 ext 298)

Lands and Facilities Operations Technician – Sean Howley (+1-519-451-2800 ext 297)

Land Management Supervisor (UTRCA Lands) – Jason Belfry (+1-519-451-2800 ext 280)

Land Management Technician – VACANT

Land Management Technician – Paul Switzer (+1-519-451-2800 ext 242)

Land Management Supervisor (London ESAs) – Cole Volkaert (+1-519-451-2800 ext 306)

Land Management Technician (London ESAs) – Hailey Fitzgibbon (+1-519-451-2800 ext 301)

Land Management Technician (London ESAs) – Kevin Gouweloos (+1-519-451-2800 ext 303)

Land Management Technician (London ESAs) – Dustin Patrick (+1-519-451-2800)

Land Management Assistant (London ESAs) – VACANT

Conservation Areas Staff

Conservation Areas Coordinator – Damian Schofield (+1-519-451-2800 ext 312)

Fanshawe Conservation Area

Superintendent, Fanshawe Conservation Area –  Jay Ebel (+1-519-951-6181 ext 366)

Assistant Superintendent, Fanshawe Conservation Area – Eric Fink (+1-519-951-6181 ext 364)

Assistant Superintendent, Fanshawe Conservation Area – Aaron Brooker (+1-519-951-6181 ext 360)

Conservation Area Clerk, Fanshawe Conservation Area – Mary Ellen Kyte (+1-519-951-6181 ext 367)

Park Operations Technician (Maintenance), Fanshawe Conservation Area – VACANT

Park Operations Technician, Fanshawe Conservation Area – Sacha Pimiskern (+1-519-951-6181)

Park Operations Technician, Fanshawe Conservation Area – Samantha Wilson (+1-519-951-6181)

Pittock Conservation Area

Superintendent, Pittock Conservation Area – Steve Musclow (+1-519-539-5088 ext 6421)

Assistant Superintendent, Pittock Conservation Area – Elijah Wilson (+1-519-539-5088 ext 6425)

Conservation Area Clerk, Pittock Conservation Area – Becky Knox (+1-519-539-5088 ext 6423)

Wildwood Conservation Area

Superintendent, Wildwood Conservation Area – – Alison Miller (+1-519-284-2292 ext 431)

Assistant Superintendent, Wildwood Conservation Area – Nathan Robinson (+1-519-284-2292 ext 424)

Assistant Superintendent, Wildwood Conservation Area – Ryan Mullin (+1-519-284-2292 ext 428)

Conservation Area Clerk, Wildwood Conservation Area – Karen Sockett (+1-519-284-2292 ext 434)

Manager, Community and Corporate Services – Teresa Hollingsworth (+1-519-451-2800 ext 226)

Community Education and Partnerships Staff

Coordinator, Community Education – Karlee Flear (+1-519-451-2800 ext 254)

Supervisor, Community Education (Wildwood) – Vanni Azzano (+1-519-284-2292 ext 422)

Community Education Specialist (Wildwood) – Caroline Biel (+1-519-284-2292 ext 426)

Community Education Technician (Wildwood) – Matthew Marchioni (+1-519-284-2292 ext 423)

Community Education Technician (Fanshawe) – Kim Gilbert (+1-519-451-2800 ext 284)

Community Education Specialist (Fanshawe) – Fiona Navickas (+1-519-451-2800 ext 319)

Community Education Technician (Fanshawe) – Aliena Hoskins (+1-519-451-2800 ext 311)

Coordinator, Community Partnership – Brad Hertner (+1-519-451-2800 ext 274)

Community Partnership Specialist – Linda Smith (+1-519-451-2800 ext 224)

Community Partnership Specialist – Tom Cull (+1-519-451-2800 ext 432)

Community Partnership Specialist – April Scholz (+1-519-451-2800 ext 227)

Corporate Services Staff

Administrative Assistant (Reception) – Lisa Reynolds (+1-519-451-2800 ext 0 or 221)

Administrative Assistant (Management) – Michelle Viglianti (+1-519-451-2800 ext 222)

Coordinator, Human Resources – Justin Henry, CHRL (+1-519-451-2800 ext 411)

Compensation and Rewards Specialist – Mary Sloan, PCP (+1-519-451-2800 ext 277)

Human Resources Advisor – Jennifer Williams, CHRP (+1-519-451-2800 ext 225)

Health and Safety Specialist – Jennifer Howley (+1-519-451-2800 ext 265)

Supervisor, Finance and Accounting – Christine Saracino, CPA, MBA (+1-519-451-2800 ext 232)

Insurance and Assets Administrator – VACANT

Financial Analyst – Expenses – Michelle McDonald, PCP (+1-519-451-2800 ext 279)

Billings and Cost Recovery Administrator – Alicia Demois (+1-519-451-2800 ext 257)

Payables and Payments Administrator – Michelle Wiersma (+1-519-451-2800 ext 309)

Communication and Marketing Coordinator – Eleanor Heagy (+1-519-451-2800 ext 276)

Graphic Design Specialist – Ryan McNaughton (+1-519-451-2800 ext 248)

Communications and Marketing Specialist – Emily Chandler (+1-519-451-2800 ext 275)

Communications and Marketing Specialist – Amy Bumbacco (+1-519-451-2800 ext 431)

Hazard Mapping Communications and Marketing Specialist – Erin Dolmage (+1-519-451-2800 ext 315)