Governance
The Maritime College of Forest Technology, formerly the Maritime Forest Ranger School, was established in 1946 as a cooperative effort between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and the wood-using industries of both provinces. Oversight and direction for the institution is provided by a 12-member Board of Governors. The day-to-day operations of the College, and its campuses, are directed by the institution’s Executive Director.
BOARD of GOVERNORS (Last updated: September 12, 2024)
- Heather Boyd, MCFT Board Chair, Executive Director, Forestry Sector Council
- Kim Allen, MCFT Board Secretary, Executive Director, Forest NB
- Dr. Michelle Gray, MCFT Board Vice Chair, Dean, Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management, University Of New Brunswick
- Chris Ward, Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources & Energy Development: Representing Deputy Minister Cade Libby, N.B. Dept. of Natural Resources and Energy Development
- Matt Parker, Executive Director of Forestry and Wildlife: Representing Deputy Minister Karen Gatien, N.S. Dept. of Natural Resources and Renewables
- Kate MacQuarrie, P.E.I. Director of Forests, Fish & Wildlife: Representing Deputy Minister Norbert Carpenter, PEI Dept. of Environment, Energy and Climate Action
- Peter Fullarton, Director General, Canadian Forest Service
- Bill Best, VP – Administration & Finance, UNB: Representing Paul Mazerolle, President, University Of New Brunswick
- Reg Woods, Woodlands Division, J.D. Irving, Limited
- Becky Geneau, Executive Director, Canadian Woodlands Forum
- Michel LeBlanc, Executive Director, Maritime College Of Forest Technology
The MCFT Board of Governors also includes representatives from the NB & NS Forest Technicians Associations as non-voting members.
- Representing the New Brunswick Association: Allie DeGrace, Team Lead, Health & Safety Officers, WorkSafe NB
- Representing the Nova Scotia Association: Kirsten Campbell, Forestry Research Manager, Research Nova Scotia
ACTS
- An Act to Incorporate Maritime Forest Ranger School
- An Act to Amend An Act to Incorporate the Maritime Forest Ranger School
- An Act to Amend the Higher Education Foundation Act