Leadership

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.

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, Control Valve Technical Sales Specialist, and BU Manager for different business units.

Chris's 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

VP, Measurement Instrumentation

Chris Wilkinson

Chris leads the Measurement Instrumentation Business Group for Spartan Controls. The businesses within the group are comprised of multiple technologies used for Level, Flow, Analytical, and Flow Computers/RTUs. The Measurement Business works with other Business Units within Spartan to deliver a variety of measurement solutions for industry.

Prior to joining Spartan Controls, Chris worked in the upstream Oil & Gas industry with a well logging company where he held roles in International Projects, R&D, and Management.

Chris started his career as an Instrumentation Technologist. Chris has complimented his career with multiple technology and business programs during his 35+ years in industry.

Executive Leadership