Leadership

Janine brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to her role as President and Chief Executive Officer of FortisAlberta. A longtime member of the Fortis Inc. family, Janine has developed a deep understanding of the regulated utility space in progressive leadership positions at both Newfoundland Power and FortisAlberta.

In her current role, Janine is responsible for ensuring FortisAlberta meets the evolving needs of its customers. Under her leadership, the company is focused on integrating reliability, affordability and sustainability to deliver value for customers and support economic growth in the communities it serves.

Janine serves on the Board of Directors of FortisBC, Electricity Canada, Western Energy Institute and CAREERS: The Next Generation, where she supports initiatives like the Registered Apprenticeship Program to connect youth with opportunities in skilled trades. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Memorial University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador. She is also an inaugural member of Electricity Canada’s Women in Electricity Leadership Circle.

Originally from Newfoundland, Janine has proudly called Alberta home for almost 20 years. She has come to know the province well, whether through her regular visits to FortisAlberta’s 37 service points, spanning from Conklin to Coaldale, or by driving her two boys to hockey rinks across Alberta.

Cam leads FortisAlberta’s Operations and Customer Experience teams, two areas that interact directly with customers every day. From Power Line Technicians to Customer Care Representatives, his team is committed to providing exceptional customer service while delivering safe, reliable electricity across Alberta.

Before advancing into leadership roles, Cam began his career at FortisAlberta as a Power Line Technician. More than 35 years later, this frontline experience continues to drive his commitment to service and safety. He earned a Master of Business Administration and completed the Executive Leadership program at Queen’s University.

Now based in Airdrie, Cam’s upbringing in Vermilion gave him a deep appreciation for Alberta’s agricultural roots and the rural communities that FortisAlberta proudly serves.

With 35 years in the regulated utility industry, Todd is entrusted to advance FortisAlberta’s position as an economic partner to its diverse stakeholders. Whether engaging with government or pursuing new business opportunities, Todd plays an integral part in addressing the evolving needs of our key accounts, Indigenous communities and local municipalities, focusing on innovative solutions and non-wire alternatives.

In past roles with the company, Todd has held senior positions across multiple areas of the business, including Customer Service, Operations, Forestry and Supply Chain Management. He graduated from the Civil Engineering Technology program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and the Executive Leadership program at Queen’s University.

With deep ties to Alberta, Todd hails from Fairview, and is a lifelong Edmonton Oilers fan.

Curtis is responsible for the strategic direction of FortisAlberta’s engineering department, ensuring customers receive safe and reliable electricity. Under his direction, Curtis’ team is preparing the grid for the future, using innovative technology to stormproof the system, connect renewables, mitigate wildfire risks and manage loads to make electricity more affordable for customers.

Curtis has over 30 years of engineering experience and brings a deep understanding of Alberta’s regulatory environment to his role. Prior to joining the company, he served as Vice President, Customer Care and Operations at Belize Electricity Limited. He holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Colorado and is a registered Professional Engineer in Alberta.

As an Airdrie resident, Curtis is proud to live in the company’s service territory and calls himself both an employee and customer of FortisAlberta.

Richard brings almost two decades of combined legal and regulatory experience to FortisAlberta’s executive leadership team. In addition to serving as the company’s General Counsel, Richard is accountable for overseeing FortisAlberta’s regulatory affairs and strategic planning functions.

He earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University and is a member of the Law Society of Alberta, as well as a past member of the Law Society of Ontario.

Richard and his family enjoy spending time in the Crowsnest Pass area throughout the year, hiking and biking in the summer months and skiing when the snow flies. 

Brett plays a key role in ensuring FortisAlberta remains financially well-positioned to reliably deliver electricity to homes, farms and businesses across the province. He and his team implement cost-saving strategies to help keep customer bills as low as possible while making prudent investments in the electricity grid — supporting job creation, economic growth and a more reliable system.

Brett’s career with the Fortis Inc. family spans two decades. He gained a deep understanding of the regulated utility industry during his 15 years at FortisBC before joining FortisAlberta in 2020. A Chartered Accountant, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia and Alberta.

After spending time in Manitoba, Northwest Territories and the Okanagan, Brett and his family have put down roots in Alberta. He enjoys taking in the province’s scenic landscapes while travelling to meet employees and customers throughout the company’s service territory.

Rob leads FortisAlberta’s Customer Operations and Information Services, leveraging technology to improve efficiency and enhance the customer experience. From modernizing metering infrastructure to strengthening cybersecurity, Rob and his team ensure FortisAlberta remains at the forefront of innovation, delivering reliable service while driving cost-saving efficiencies for customers.

With nearly 25 years at the company, Rob has held various positions in IT, developing extensive industry knowledge and technical expertise. A Chartered Professional Accountant, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta and is a graduate of Queen’s University’s Executive Leadership program.

A lifelong Albertan, Rob enjoys hiking, golfing and snowboarding in FortisAlberta’s service territory, making the most of the province’s great outdoors. 

Janine brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to her role as President and Chief Executive Officer of FortisAlberta. A long-time member of the Fortis Inc. family, Janine has developed a deep understanding of the regulated utility space in progressive leadership positions at both Newfoundland Power and FortisAlberta.

In her current role, Janine is responsible for ensuring FortisAlberta meets the evolving needs of its customers. Under her leadership, the company is focused on integrating reliability, affordability and sustainability to deliver value for customers and support economic growth in the communities it serves.

Janine serves on the Board of Directors of FortisBC, Electricity Canada, Western Energy Institute and CAREERS: The Next Generation, where she supports initiatives like the Registered Apprenticeship Program to connect youth with opportunities in skilled trades. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Memorial University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador. She is also an inaugural member of Electricity Canada’s Women in Electricity Leadership Circle.

Originally from Newfoundland, Janine has proudly called Alberta home for almost 20 years. She has come to know the province well, whether through her regular visits to FortisAlberta’s 37 service points, spanning from Conklin to Coaldale, or by driving her two boys to hockey rinks across Alberta.

Ms. Hale joined the FortisAlberta Board of Directors in April 2016. Ms. Hale brings more than 35 years of experience in finance and operations; recently retiring from Finning International as Senior Vice-President, Finance. Prior to joining Finning, she held the roles of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Edmonton Economic Development Corporation and Vice President, Finance for Prairie Mines & Royalty Ltd. Ms. Hale also held numerous senior roles at TELUS.

Ms. Hale currently serves on the boards of Enerflex Ltd. and the Edmonton International Airport. She is a member of the International Women’s Forum and Financial Executives International and a former Board Director of the University of Alberta, STARS Air Ambulance, the United Way of Alberta Capital Region, and TEC Edmonton. Ms. Hale is a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta and is a past recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction business entrepreneur award. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta.

Mr. Smith has held a number of senior leadership positions with the Fortis Group throughout his 35-year tenure. He was previously Executive Vice President, Eastern Canadian and Caribbean Operations, Fortis Inc.; President and Chief Executive Officer of Newfoundland Power; Vice President of Customer Operations and Engineering of Newfoundland Power; and Vice President of Operations and Engineering of FortisAlberta.

Mr. Smith holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from Memorial University of Newfoundland. He has completed the Finance for Senior Executives Program at the Harvard Business School.

Mr. Smith currently serves as a Director on the Boards of FortisAlberta, FortisOntario, UNS Energy, Caribbean Utilities, FortisTCI and Belize Electric Company Limited (BECOL), all Fortis utilities. He is also the Chair of the Board of Directors of Wataynikaneyap Power PM, a Fortis subsidiary acting as the Project Manager for the Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project, a partnership with 24 First Nations that is building a transmission line to connect 17 First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario to the power grid.

He is a member of the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement Canada and Chair of its Canadian Business Hall of Fame Governance Committee, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation and is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Committee to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Ms. Hertz joined the FortisAlberta Board of Directors in February 2023. Joan is an accomplished and experienced corporate director, who currently Chairs both the ATB Financial Board of Directors and the Business Advisory Committee of the Edmonton International Airport. She also serves on the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute and Silvacom Holdings boards.  Ms. Hertz maintains a corporate commercial law practice that includes the provision of strategic consulting services. 

Dr. Bridgeman was appointed to the Board of Directors of FortisAlberta in February 2023. He brings more than 30 years’ experience in Alberta’s electricity industry, holding several progressively senior executive roles with EPCOR Utilities Inc. including Chief Financial Officer and head of the Distribution and Transmission, Energy Services and Water Canada business units. Dr. Bridgeman served on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) from 2020 to 2022. 

Dr. Bridgeman is an active Corporate Director serving as Chair of the Rohit Investments Inc. Advisory Board, Vice Chair of the Claystone Wase Ltd. Board and Chair of its Governance Committee, Vice Chair of the University of Alberta Board of Governors and Chair if its Governance Committee, a member of the University of Alberta Properties Trust Board and Chair of its Governance and HR Committee, and a member of the Fort Edmonton Management Co. Board and Chair its Governance and HR Committee. 

Dr. Bridgeman has a passion for high performance Governance. He holds the ICD.D designation, previously served on the Executive Committee of the Edmonton Chapter of the Institute of Corporate Director and currently teaches in the ICD Director Education Program and the Governance Professionals of Canada GPC.D Program. 

Margot is the founder and owner of Sandbar Coaching and Consulting, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. She is a seasoned executive coach and Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) with extensive experience supporting public and private sector organizations in building high-performance cultures. Through Sandbar, Margot delivers consulting, training, and strategic planning services with a focus on enhancing employee engagement and retention.

A recognized leader in corporate governance, Margot holds the Certified Corporate Director (CDir) designation and brings her expertise to numerous board and committee roles. She currently serves as a Director of the Fort Edmonton Park Management Company (FEMCo) and has previously held governance positions with the University of Alberta as a Governor and Chair of the Human Resources Committee, as well as a member of the University Senate.

Margot’s commitment to community service mirrors her dedication to her clients’ success. She is a past president of the Edmonton Glenora Rotary Club and has served on the boards of several organizations, including Travel Alberta, the River Valley Alliance (RVA), and the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE).

Mr. Minhas joined the FortisAlberta Board of Directors in January 2025. Mr. Minhas brings more than 25 years of CEO experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, marketing and government and public relations with Minhas Breweries & Distillery a company he co-founded in 1999.  Under his leadership, the company manufactures and distributes beverages across North America and 25 countries, serving major retailers like Costco, Loblaws, Trader Joe's, Walgreens, and Sobeys.

Active in his community, Mr. Minhas is a Calgary Stampede Board of Director and a prominent figure in the local Sikh community.

He is a co-owner of the Edmonton Stingers CEBL basketball team, was a founding board member of Canada Jetlines and past board member of Calgary’s Beakerhead amongst other community and constituency boards.

Mr. Minhas has also received many prestigious awards including the Schulich Engineering Entrepreneurship Alumni Award, University of Calgary’s Graduate of the Decade, Calgary and Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and Fetal Alcohol Service Distinction Award.

Mr. Minhas holds a BSc in Oil and Gas Engineering from the University of Calgary.

Susan Gray was appointed to the FortisAlberta Board of Directors in April 2025. She is President and Chief Executive Officer of Tucson Electric Power, UniSource Energy Services and their parent company, UNS Energy Corporation, based in Tucson, Arizona.

Susan, who began her career as an engineering student in 1994 at TEP, established herself as a collaborative, inclusive leader who inspires a culture of safety, recognition and transparency through a values-driven approach.

She was named Vice President of Energy Delivery in 2015 and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2019. She was named President in January 2020 and became CEO in January 2021.

Susan leads the company's efforts to advance economic development in the communities we serve as the board Chair of the recently formed The Chamber of Southern Arizona, as well as sitting on boards for the Southern Arizona Leadership Council and the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management and College of Engineering. She collaborates with utility peers through service on boards for the Edison Electric Institute and Western Energy Institute. She also brings her industry experience and leadership acumen to the board for Fortis Alberta, a utility in the Fortis family.

Committed to community, Susan is a longtime member of the board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson, a charity that is close to her heart for its work to help break the cycle of poverty by providing children with a safe, nurturing and learning
environment.

Susan earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and an MBA from the University of Arizona.