Mississauga, ON – The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario (ACEC-Ontario) is pleased to announce the election of directors to its 2026-2027 Board of Directors following its Annual and Special Meeting of Members held on September 14, 2026. These industry leaders will help guide the association as it advances its 2026-2029 Strategic Plan and continues to champion the interests of Ontario’s consulting engineering sector.
“On behalf of ACEC-Ontario, I am pleased to welcome Amy Morley, Kim Pickett and Rachelle Plourde to our Board of Directors. Each brings a wealth of experience, leadership and industry insight that will strengthen our ability to serve members and advance the priorities of Ontario’s consulting engineering sector,” said David Chamberlain, Chair of ACEC-Ontario’s 2026-2027 Board of Directors and Partner and Senior Director, Smart Automation / Operational & Digital Technologies at CIMA+.
“As we move forward with the implementation of our 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, we are focused on continuing to build a resilient and influential association that delivers greater value for our members while helping shape the future of Ontario’s infrastructure and communities. I would also like to thank Ben Hunter, Sunil Kothari and Valery Woloshyn for their continued commitment and service through their re-election to the Board. Their experience and leadership will be invaluable as we execute our strategic priorities.
Finally, I want to recognize departing Board members, Mark Tulloch of TULLOCH, Nikos Chalaris of AECOM, and Matthew Eades of Associated Engineering for their dedication and contributions to ACEC-Ontario and the consulting engineering profession. Their leadership and service have helped position the association for continued success, and we are grateful for their lasting impact on both our organization and our industry,” stated Chamberlain.
The newly constituted Board will provide governance and strategic direction for ACEC-Ontario as the organization continues to address issues affecting the consulting engineering profession and advocate for policies that support infrastructure investment, economic growth and sustainable communities across Ontario.
“Proactive advocacy remains a cornerstone of ACEC-Ontario’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan,” said Andrew Hurd, Executive Director of ACEC-Ontario. “As we enter this next governance year, our focus is on operationalizing the strategic plan through meaningful engagement with government, industry partners and stakeholders. By translating our strategic priorities into measurable actions, we will strengthen our influence, advance policy solutions that benefit our members, and help ensure Ontario’s infrastructure ambitions are supported by a strong and innovative consulting engineering sector.”
2026-2027 Board of Directors is as follows:
- David Chamberlain, CIMA+, Chair
- Ryan Matthews, J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, Past-Chair
- Montana Wilson, GRIT Engineering Inc., Chair-Elect
- Tom Halpenny, H.H. Angus, Treasurer
- Chris Sandink, EXP Services Inc., Chair of Governance Committee
- Carolyn Francis, Jacobs
- Ben Hunter, Parsons
- Sunil Kothari, AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.
- Amy Morley, AECOM
- Robert Moroney, Elements Engineering Inc.
- Kim Pickett, GEI Consultants
- Rachelle Plourde, GHD
- Valery Woloshyn, Stantec Consulting
About ACEC-Ontario
ACEC-Ontario represents the interests of 140 consulting engineering firms that collectively employ over 29,000 Ontarians. Accumulated gross revenues of consulting engineering firms across the country contribute more than $10 billion to the Ontario economy.
ACEC-Ontario is dedicated to fostering a business and regulatory climate that empowers its member companies to deliver unparalleled services and value to clients. The Association champions the vital role that consulting engineering plays in enhancing social, economic, and environmental well-being in Ontario and beyond.