Board of Directors

CDDA Board of Directors

The Board of Directors are accountable to the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association members. They are responsible for managing and supervising the activities and affairs of the association.

The Board of Directors meet on a regular basis to oversee the management and operation of the association. As well as to assist in planning CDDA events, conventions, and safety meetings.

The Board of Directors are required to comply with the NFP Act and its regulations, the articles, the by-laws and any unanimous member agreement (refer to subsection 148(2) of the NFP Act).

Dwayne Ross

President and Member of the DEC Committee

Dwayne  has 17 years experience in the mineral exploration and drilling industry, and has worked in many facets: exploration field work, drilling, welding, fabricating, and mechanics.

Dwayne joined Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. in 2002, and gained in-depth knowledge working as the Shipper/Receiver, Shop Foreman, and Human Resources Manager, prior to his current position as the Vice President of HR & Operational Systems.

Contact:  306-683-0303

Robert Fleming

Board Member and Member of the Safety & Technical Committee

With 39 years experience in the drilling industry, he started his career with Boart Longyear in Vancouver, B.C. Mr. Fleming has held various positions during his tenure with Boart Longyear, from Helper to General Manager of the Coring Division and the Energy Division. He has also been involved in domestic as well as international contracts.

Currently, he is President – CEO and shareholder of Team Drilling LP based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Contact:  306-955-8326

Tony Tromp

Board Member and Member of the Marketing & Special Projects Committee

Tony started his career with Boart Longyear products division in the early 1980’s. In 1996, he accepted a sales position with Westcoast Drilling Supplies. Westcoast Drilling was subsequently purchased by Di-Corp in 2004. Tony currently holds the position of International Business Development Manager with Di-Corp, and is based in Vancouver, B.C.

Contact:  778-736-0167

Rob Steadman

Board Member and Member of the Safety & Technical Committee

Rob attended the University of Toronto- Rotman School of Management, where he completed an Advanced Program in Human Resources Management and Services. Rob is the Vice President of Human Resources at Foraco in North Bay.

Foraco International SA, is the third largest global mineral driller providing innovative solutions for mining, and water projects across 22 countries.

Contact:  705-495-6363

John Stringer

Board Member and Member of the Safety & Technical Committee

For the past 31 years plus, I have been employed in the exploration drilling and/or directional drilling markets. Since May of 2023 I have worked in the position of Regional Manager – Eastern Canada for Major Drilling Group, and previous to that as Business Development Manager – Canada since 2011. Prior to that I held various management roles with multiple Companies which included operations in various countries.

Michelle White

Board Member and Member of the Special Events Committee

Michelle is the Key Account and Business Development Manager and in the industry for over 17 years for Epiroc.

Michelle works closely with the sales team to support the customers with quality product and service. She prides herself in ensuring drilling customers have access to quality products.

Contact: 250-562-0100

Gerry Cooke

Board Member and Member of the Safety & Technical Committee

Gerry started his career with Boart Longyear working on the diamond drills for five years. He moved into the construction industry in Saskatoon, later taking a supervisory position overseeing the building of scaffold systems as well as all facets of construction. An opportunity presented itself in health and safety, a direction he wanted to move in and in 2016 received designations as a NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer) as well as a RSO (Radiation Safety Officer). Gerry is currently working for Aggressive Drilling based out of Saskatoon in the role of Health Safety and Environment.

Contact:  306-975-1523

Kathy Karbonik

Board Member

Kathy is the Canadian HR Manager at Major Drilling International, Inc. Major Drilling’s culture is based around the safety and well-being of their employees. This includes training and guidance from the moment you join their team, continuing throughout all levels of Major Drilling operations.

Contact: https://www.majordrilling.com/

Ryan Boesche

Board Member

Ryan Boeshe is a highly experienced Regional Sales Manager at Di-Corp.

Boeshe’s extensive industry knowledge and leadership abilities have enabled him to drive growth and development within the companies he has served, and he is highly respected in his field as a result.

Contact: linkedin.com/in/ryan-boesche-26943a58

Jarrett Campbell

Board Member

Contact:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrett-campbell-733a2612/

David Bradley

Board Member

Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbradley5/

Chris Drenth

Board Member

Gilbert Huard

Board Member

Gilbert Huard,  Operations Manager Surface and Underground at Orbit Garant Drilling, joins the Board and brings a wealth of experience in underground diamond drilling operations. With over 25 years of experience in the diamond drilling industry, Gilbert has held various roles, including Director of Sales and Business Development, and has a strong background in leadership and management.

Mathieu Dionne

Board Member

Mathieu Dionne, President of Diafor Diamond Drilling, joins the Board with a passion for innovation and customer satisfaction. With over 20 years of experience in the drilling industry, Mathieu has held various roles, including Technical Representative, Product Manager, and Director of Sales and Business Development.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathieudionne88/?locale=en_US

Andrew Raftis

Board Member

Andrew Raftis, the General Manager of Aziwell Canada, played a crucial role in the introduction of Aziwell’s tooling fleet to North America. He strongly supports the use and implementation of directional borehole technology to optimize target-driven projects, believing it will help speed up drilling processes and help to ensure the completion of programs efficiently and under budget. As a former board member of the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association, he is eager to once again share his expertise as their newest member and looks forward to collaborating with board to advance industry policy and safety measures in a positive manner.