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Doug Ndegwa
President & CEO

Doug Ndegwa

Doug has over 20 years of experience in a variety of roles at Spartan including; business group executive leadership, sales and business unit management, front line sales, and systems engineering. 
 
Doug is a Chemical Engineering graduate from the University of Alberta and has been involved with executive development through the Queen’s School of Business, the Global Institute of Leadership Development (GILD), and serves on Emerson advisory boards.
Chris Brownlee
VP, Valves & Actuation

Chris Brownlee

Chris is a professional engineer with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and an MBA from the University of Alberta. He joined Spartan in 1997 and has since held various roles, including Application Engineer,  Valve Technical Specialist, Account Manager, as well as Manager of several of Spartan's business units.

Chris actively participates in Spartan Teams and advisory boards, showcasing his commitment to continuous improvement. With his leadership and expertise, Chris is instrumental in propelling Spartan to new heights.
Glenn Cherepak
VP, Process & Infrastructure

Glenn Cherepak

Glenn brings over 25 years of experience in the process automation industry with a passion for putting customers first. He has held several leadership roles within Spartan in sales, engineering, operations, and IT management. 

Glenn leads our teams in key industries including chemical, power, pulp & paper/forestry, minerals & mining, water/waste water, life science, food & bev/agri-tech, building tech, and renewable energy. Glenn is a graduate from the University of Manitoba with a BSc in Industrial Engineering.
Terrance Chmelyk
VP, Systems, Software & Solutions

Terrance Chmelyk

Terrance has over 30 years’ experience in the industrial automation, advanced process control (APC) systems and digital technology sector. He has held various leadership roles in operating companies, including roles of leading both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) teams that are focused on improving the operational performance and reliability in the industrial sector.

His passion continues to be generating sustainable business results for industrial customers through the innovative application of advanced technologies. His focus on sustainability is around driving a culture of innovation at Spartan, with an emphasis on 360 degree Innovation leadership and connecting new ideas to our Customer’s business outcomes. 
Ryan Hodges
VP, Measurement Instrumentation

Ryan Hodges

Ryan heads the Measurement Instrumentation Business Group at Spartan Controls, overseeing a portfolio encompassing Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow, Analytical, and Flow Computing technologies. This group provides diverse measurement products and solutions across all industries in Western Canada.

With over three decades of industry expertise, Ryan's career has evolved through roles as a tradesman, Engineering Technologist, Project Manager, and diverse leadership positions spanning multiple industries and market segments. 

Ryan is a graduate of BCIT, holding certifications as a Red Seal Journeyman, Instrumentation Technologist (C.E.T.), and a Project Management Professional (PMP).
Tammy Gottschlich
VP, Operations - V&A, MI

Tammy Gottschlich

Tammy started her journey with Spartan Controls in 1990 as a Sales Coordinator. Through the various roles, Tammy built a foundation of operation knowledge and discovered her passion for delivering a differentiated customer experience and for process improvement. She has lead various teams at Spartan, such as Sales Coordinators, Total Customer Commitment team and most recently our Strategic Supply.. Her proven track record of providing exceptional customer service, and her ability to create a positive working environment, led her to be awarded the 2003 Spartan President’s Award.

Tammy leads the Edmonton Automation Centres, Spartan’s primary facilities for sales, strategic supply, distribution, production and service operations, and oversees the development of regional service centres.
Jennifer Henrey
Chief Financial Officer

Jennifer Henrey

Jennifer joined Spartan in 2008 and leads the Finance and Office Services teams. She has over 30 years' experience in finance and other various sectors. 
 
Jennifer graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1988 and became a designated Chartered Accountant in 1991. Prior to joining Spartan, Jennifer gained financial experience through positions at KPMG and Mountain Equipment Co-op.
Jim Parsons
VP, Oil & Gas

Jim Parsons

In Jim’s 30-year career, he has worked in the Industrial Process Automation and Controls, Telecommunications, and Information Technology industries.  Jim’s most recent executive roles prior to present, have included Vice President, Business Development with Spartan and Vice President, Canada for Emerson, Automation Solutions.   
 
Jim completed his business studies at the University of Winnipeg before relocating to Calgary in 1997 and continued his professional development at Queens School of Business, the Global Institute of Leadership Development (GILD), Emerson’s executive development program and other studies.
Patrick Payne
VP, Operations - Systems, Software & Solutions

Patrick Payne

Patrick has over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas, oil sands, pulp and paper, water and wastewater, power generation, and pipeline industries. Patrick oversees all project delivery, engineering, manufacturing, strategic supply chain & procurement, quality & safety aspects of the customer outcomes Spartan delivers.
 
Patrick is a Graduate of a Master of Business Administration from Smith School of Business at Queen's University and Electrical Engineering Technology from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. He lives in Calgary with his wife and has two children.
Susan Poynter
VP, Human Resources

Susan Poynter

A born and raised Albertan, Susan joined Spartan in 2009. She has extensive experience in human resource management across various industries and led the talent management team across the Strategic Growth Partners Network for several years. Susan has a great passion for developing talent and helping Spartans find their “right seat on the bus.”  She plays a key role in driving forward Spartan’s People, Well Being, and Community strategies within our sustainability framework.
 
Susan graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology Degree from the University of Calgary in 1986. She also completed executive development through Queen’s School of Business, Haskayne, and the Global Institute of Leadership Development (GILD).
Adrian Vickers
VP, Oil Sands

Adrian Vickers

Adrian has over 25 years of experience in industrial automation and engineering. He is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Victoria, registered professional engineer in Alberta, and is a strong advocate for engaging academia and industry associations to support long term industry innovation and sustainability.

Adrian has held several sales, engineering, and contract management leadership roles at Spartan, and serves on an advisory board, along with committee engagements for the Strategic Growth Partners, Emerson Automation Solutions, and the University of Calgary. His passion is focused on enabling the most effective customer focused sales, support, and service to enhance local industrial operators achieve top quartile performance. Adrian has been involved with executive development through the Queens School of Business, Sauder School of Business, and the Global Institute of Leadership Development.