Across our organization, which is made up of three subsidiaries, people are what fuel our success and motivate our future. Meet the people behind Winnipeg Airports Authority.
WAA subsidiaries
YWG Inc.
YWG Inc. is responsible for operating, maintaining, and managing Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. This subsidiary is comprised of three distinct areas: Airport Terminal and Groundside Operations, Airside Operations, and Operations Compliance, all of which support the day-to-day operations at the airport. YWG Inc. plays a critical role in delivering excellent customer service and creating smooth airport experiences.
Airport City Winnipeg
Airport City Winnipeg focuses on planning and overseeing commercial activities to further develop the airport campus and enhance customer experiences. Real estate, concessions, and marketing belong to this subsidiary, along with air service development. Airport City Winnipeg is responsible for building relationships with airlines, air carriers, and industry partners to help strengthen our community's connection to the rest of the world. This subsidiary helps grow air transportation opportunities for both passengers and cargo.
Winnipeg Airport Services Corp. (WASCO)
WASCO's main goal is to seek opportunities to provide support services at other airports across Canada. This subsidiary is in the business of helping airports run smoothly and efficiently in areas such as operations, management, maintenance, and technical solutions. The group is responsible for sharing their passion for aviation and knowledge of the industry to help other airports grow and best serve their communities. To learn more, visit the WASCO website.
Winnipeg Airports Authority
WAA Executive
Nick Hays
President & Chief Executive Officer
Michael O’Gorman
Senior Vice President, Operations
Nicole Stefaniuk, CPA, CA
Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President, Corporate Services
Scott Marohn
Vice President, Commercial
Tyler MacAfee
Vice President, External Affairs
WAA Management Team
Trevor Strome
Director, Information Technology
Kyle Hunt
Director, Human Resources
Andrew Curwain
Director, Airport Planning & Infrastructure
Dave Zubricki
Director, Commercial Marketing & Partnerships
Paul Forde
Director, Air Service Development
Brad Elias
Director, Cargo
YWG Inc.
The expertise and skillset at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport focuses on facility performance, infrastructure, airport operations, emergency response, and more. This is where innovation inside the terminal and on the airfield related to operations happens daily.
YWG Inc. Management Team
Mirela Rusu
Vice President, Operations
Tara Hull
Director, Sustainability & Risk Management
Jeff Rorabeck
Director, Airfield Services
Frank Johnson
Director, Security & Public Safety
Airport City Winnipeg
Airport City Winnipeg is the subsidiary that leverages and develops our assets for the benefit of the community, helping us continue to lead transportation innovation and growth throughout the province.
Airport City Winnipeg Management Team
Robert Bachart
Director, Real Estate
Winnipeg Airport Services Corp. (WASCO)
WASCO utilizes its aviation expertise and resources to provide industry-leading, innovative, and cost-effective solutions at more than 33 airports across the country, including in Canada's North.
WASCO Management Team
Mike O'Gorman
Managing Director
Trevor Zemliduk
Director, Airports
Winnipeg Airports Authority Board of Directors
Nominated by the City of Winnipeg
Scott Penman
Corporate Director
Kimberley Gilson, LL.B.
Corporate Director
James Wilson
Vice President, Indigenous Strategy & Business Development
Red River College Polytechnic
Nominated by The Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce
Adam Kilfoyle, CPA, CGA
Managing Partner
Heartland CPAs
Nominated by the Government of Canada
Kenneth Grower
Corporate Director
David Timothy Duval
Professor
University of Winnipeg
Nominated by the Province of Manitoba
Peter Kaufmann
Vice President, Sales & Leasing
Capital Commercial Real Estate Services Inc.
Nominated by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
Sangeet Bhatia, CPA, CA, CMC
Partner
Deloitte Inc.
Priti Mehta-Shah
President
Mehta Capital Partners
Nominated by Economic Development Winnipeg
Ian Smart
Corporate Director
Nominated by the Rural Municipality of Rosser
Rob Penner
President & CEO
Bison Transport
Appointed by the Winnipeg Airports Authority Board
Brita Chell, FCPA, FCA (Chair)
Corporate Director
Donna Price, FCPA, FCGA
Corporate Director
Susan Dawes (Vice Chair)
Partner
Myers LLP
Chair Emeritus
Arthur Mauro
Corporate Director
Board Committees
Audit Committee
- Kenneth Grower (Chair)
- Peter Kaufmann
- Adam Kilfoyle
- Priti Mehta-Shah
- Scott Penman
- Ian Smart
Governance Committee
- James Wilson (Chair)
- Sangeet Bhatia, CPA, CA, CMC
- Brita Chell, FCPA, FCA
- Susan Dawes
- David Timothy Duval
- Kimberley Gilson, LL.B.
- Rob Penner
- Donna Price, FCPA, FCGA
Community Consultative Committee
The Community Consultative Committee provides for effective dialogue and dissemination on matters relating to Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, including airport planning and plans, operational aspects of the airport, and municipal concerns. For more information about the Community Consultative Committee, please contact Trinda Tickner, Corporate Secretary.
Community Consultative Committee members
Loren Remillard
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
Jerin Valel
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Investment and Trade
Colin Ferguson
Travel Manitoba
Dayna Spiring
Economic Development Winnipeg
Michael Jack
City of Winnipeg
Sarah Thiele
Deputy Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
Blake Crothers
United Food & Commercial Workers Union
Wendell Wiebe
Manitoba Aerospace Association
Ron Evans
Indigenous Relations
Chuck Davidson
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Kristi Meek
Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce
Nick Hays
Winnipeg Airports Authority