Team Members

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Mike Hewitt, B.Sc., CWP, PO

Owner of Almaquin Enterprises

Owner of Almaquin Enterprises Limited, Mike, combines 20 years of global operations management, specializing in water treatment and large-scale contract management.

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Kurt Stogrin

Chief Instructor

Kurt Strogrin specializes in water and wastewater treatment, with nearly 30 years experience in plant management and remote operations, and is a dedicated educator and developer of Indigenous operator training programs.

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Robin J. McLean

Senior Water / Wastewater Professional

Robin J. McLean is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of dedicated service in the water and wastewater treatment industry, offering a rich blend of technical expertise, leadership, and innovative problem-solving abilities.

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Asmahan Rabo

Founder of Needs4Water

Water quality consultant with a background in technology management and water and wastewater certifications. Fluent in English, Swahili, and Somali, she specializes in humanitarian water interventions using ISO/IEC 17025 standards and QA/QC protocols.

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David Graham

Water/Wastewater Professional

Dedicated and safety-focused water/wastewater professional with 24 years of industry experience

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Nathan Vis

Water / Wastewater Professional

Certified Engineering Technologist and Water/Wastewater Professional with Comprehensive Risk and Environmental Management Skills

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Florin Batea, M.Eng., B.Eng.

Senior Design Engineer

Florin is a Senior Design Engineer with extensive global experience, combining strong academic grounding with hands-on expertise in water supply, wastewater treatment, and engineering.

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Randal Cacayuran

Graphic Design / Webmaster

Randal brings 13 years of experience of graphic design, website content and management.

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Ross Pentney

Instructor

With 38 years in the field, Ross has worked in all four disciplines with AEP certifications in WT4, WWT1, WD3, and WWC2. He has held key roles in managing water systems, advising on safety programs, and instructing courses, including remote education in Nunavut.

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Abraham Assaf

Water / Wastewater Professional

Abraham is a Level II certified water and wastewater professional, with 16 years of experience and a commitment to safety, efficiency, and proficiency in diverse treatment systems and operations.

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Malcolm Peigan

Field Operator

Level 2 in all four disciplines and has strong experience in plant operations, compliance testing, membrane cleaning, and mentoring operators in the oil and gas industry

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Jeremy Warren

Senior Consultant - Automation and Controls

Versatile Electronics Technologist Specializing in PLC, SCADA, and Radio Telemetry Systems

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Mark Harris

Senior Water / Wastewater Professional

Mark Harris is a seasoned professional in water and wastewater management, with extensive experience in utility management, regulatory compliance, financial oversight, human resources, and asset management.

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Diane Brayman, B.A., B.Ed.

Editor

Diane brings expertise in editing, formatting, and proofreading large scale technical proposals, in collaboration with subject matter experts and writers. She has an extensive background in public education and administration, including management roles in parliamentary and legislative environments.

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Eric Lannegrace

Senior Consultant

Managing Director at Minera Environmental Solutions

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Pascal Marcotte Ing., P. Eng., M.Sc.A

Senior Engineering Consultant

Leading Engineer in Water Treatment Solutions at 1823 Consulting

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Dominic Meslin, LL.B., B.Sc.

Legal Counsel and Attorney

Dominic Meslin, the attorney for Almaquin Enterprises, began his legal career in 2002 and specializes in corporate law, estate planning, strata law, and conveyancing.

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Thijs Christiaan van Son, Ph.D.

Consultant

Passionate water enthusiast with a transition to international development, Thijs merges analytical prowess with ecological insight.

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Daniel Bett

Tigal Water Splash Founder

Daniel Bett is a dynamic leader with over a decade of experience in international development, community empowerment, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives.

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Sayed Mirwais Fazilat, B.A, M.A/MPS

Afghan Operations and Legal Liaison

Bridging Legal and Logistical Expertise to Facilitate Business Operations in Afghanistan

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Guetching Dorméus, B. Eng., M. Eng.

Construction Engineer

Construction engineer with a focus on safety and environmental management. Proficient in multiple languages, their ability to lead teams and manage complex assignments shines in diverse and challenging environments.

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Shane Brown, BSBA

Senior Consultant for Infrastructure Operations

Almaquin Enterprises, with Shane Brown as the Senior Consultant for Infrastructure Operations, brings together operational leadership and expertise in both industrial and military project management.

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Jennifer Alexander

Office Administrator

Jennifer is a versatile office administrator adept at independent work and team support. With experience in streamlining operations and project oversight, she excels in communication, HR tasks, and quality assurance. Jennifer's skills in software tools and relationship-building enhance Almaquin's operations.

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Tyson Wolowski, CWP, CWWP

Operations Manager, Western Canada

Tyson is a certified Level II water and wastewater operator, with a decade-long record of delivering successful water infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and effective problem-solving.

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Raymundo Arias

Office Administrator

Versatile professional with a background in business administration and extensive experience in workforce management, administrative duties, public relations, and emergency management, underpinned by a strong educational foundation and proven adaptability across various operational roles

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Adrian Velasco B.Sc., CSP, CHMM, CCHO

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Officer

Experienced EHS manager with expertise in safety, hazardous materials management, and regulatory compliance

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Mohsen Barkh, P.Eng., M.Eng., PMP

Principal Senior Process Engineer

Mohsen is a global expert in mine water treatment engineering and brings 20 years of industry experience to his role as Principal Senior Process Engineer at Almaquin Enterprises Limited.

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Abdelkader Bessakhi

Water Treatment Operator

Abdelkader's work with Almaquin connects technical training to daily operating decisions.

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Snehal Patel

Shift Lead, Nitrate Treatment Plant (Night Shift)

Snehal Patel supervises night-shift operations at a nitrate treatment plant serving a mine site in northern Ontario.

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Justin DuPont

Senior Operator & Commissioning Advisor

Justin DuPont brings experience operating and supervising more than 20 utility systems around Calgary

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Brett Watts

Senior Operator & Commissioning Advisor

Brett Watts helps clients bring new treatment facilities into service and keep water and wastewater systems operating reliably.

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Diana Austin

Water & Wastewater Treatment Operator

Diana combines municipal utility leadership, mine-water treatment experience, and an environmental science background to support treatment operations, process control, and equipment troubleshooting.

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Carter Klanderud

Waste / Wastewater Professional

Carter Klanderud brings engineering education, water quality research, and treatment experience to Almaquin’s water and wastewater team.

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