At the heart of the Empower Skilled Trades Foundation is a dedicated team of leaders who turn vision into action. Our Executive and Senior Management team, together with our Chapter Directors, works collaboratively to advance the Foundation’s mission by creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and empowering individuals through skilled trades.

This leadership team is responsible for transforming strategy into meaningful impact. While our Board of Trustees provides governance and long-term direction, our executive leadership ensures that every program, partnership, and daily operation aligns with that vision and delivers measurable results.

Our Executive and Senior Management team brings together a diverse range of experience, expertise, and passion. They lead with purpose, guiding the Foundation’s growth while remaining closely connected to the communities we serve.

Supporting this leadership structure are our Chapter Directors, who play an essential role in expanding the Foundation’s reach at the regional level. They work closely with local communities, employers, educational institutions, and industry partners to ensure our programs reflect regional priorities and workforce needs. By creating accessible pathways into skilled trades careers and fostering meaningful local partnerships, they help strengthen opportunities for individuals while extending the Foundation’s impact across every community we serve.

Together, our executive leadership and Chapter Directors form a collaborative network that ensures the Foundation remains both strategically focused and community-driven.

The Executive and Senior Management team provides the leadership needed to ensure the Foundation operates effectively and continues to grow. They oversee daily operations, maintain organizational accountability, and guide the successful delivery of programs and services. They translate strategic objectives into practical initiatives, develop innovative training and workforce programs, cultivate partnerships with industry, educational institutions, and community organizations, and foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace culture that reflects the Foundation’s core values.

Through strong leadership, innovation, and collaboration, our Executive and Senior Management team ensures that the Empower Skilled Trades Foundation continues to grow with purpose. Working alongside our Chapter Directors, they bring our mission to life in communities across Canada and beyond, creating lasting opportunities, empowering individuals, and helping shape the future of skilled trades for generations to come.