Governance

Essex Powerlines Corporation is a regulated company that has been incorporated under the Business Corporation Act of Ontario. Our holding company, Essex Power Corporation is wholly owned by our four municipal shareholders: The Town of Amherstburg, the Town of LaSalle, the Municipality of Leamington and the Town of Tecumseh. As such, Essex Power and Essex Powerlines are committed to strong corporate governance and accountability, and act responsibly to represent their shareholders and the public.

Our Board of Directors provide a depth of experience in governing Essex Power Corporation in the best interests of customers and the community. Both Essex Power and Essex Powerlines are managed by the executive management team on a day-to-day basis. This team aligns business practices and strategies with the goals set out by the Board of Directors.

Board of Directors

Essex Power

The Essex Power Corporation Board of Directors is as follows:

Gary McNamaraChairman of the Board

Mayor of the Town of Tecumseh and is retired from Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.

Tom Burton

Retired member of Chrysler Canada after 38 years of service. He had served on Tecumseh Town Council for 17 years, including the position of Deputy Mayor.

Crystal Meloche

Mayor of the Town of LaSalle

Bill Wark

Employed at the Canadian Salt Company and serves on various volunteer not for profit boards within Amherstburg

Michael PrueVice Chairman

Mayor of the Town of Amherstburg

Hilda MacDonald

Mayor of the Municipality of Leamington

Frank RicciL.L.B.

Partner of Reid, Reynolds, Collins, Ricci and Enns L.L.P, a law firm in Leamington, Ontario

John Wladarski

Retired executive from the Ontario Electricity and Water Distribution Industry; President, JW Consulting Services.

Essex Powerlines

The Essex Powerlines Corporation Board of Directors is as follows:

Mark Galvin

President and CEO of YQG (Windsor International Airport)

Michael Prue