Dr. Mitchell Pantel

Dr. Pantel graduated in medicine from McGill University. He completed one year of training in internal medicine followed by a residency in family medicine. He engaged in post-graduate education in occupational medicine, psychiatry, and insurance and medico-legal assessment. His practice began in emergency and hospital medicine followed by a career in the fields of occupational health and operational medicine. He worked as a medical officer and advisor to several police forces, including the RCMP and the Sûreté du Québec.

Dr. Mitchell Pantel

Dr. Pantel graduated in medicine from McGill University. He completed one year of training in internal medicine followed by a residency in family medicine. He engaged in post-graduate education in occupational medicine, psychiatry, and insurance and medico-legal assessment. His practice began in emergency and hospital medicine followed by a career in the fields of occupational health and operational medicine. He worked as a medical officer and advisor to several police forces, including the RCMP and the Sûreté du Québec.

Capt. Steven D. Neatt

Captain Steven D. Neatt graduated from the Canadian Coast Guard College in 1989 and holds a bachelor of technology in nautical science from the University College of Cape Breton. Captain Neatt has held various positions in the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), and has 17 years seagoing experience on CCG vessels in the St. Lawrence River and extensive experience in the Arctic. He has also worked ashore with the CCG in senior positions, including six years as lcebreaking Program Superintendent.

Capt. Steven D. Neatt

Captain Steven D. Neatt graduated from the Canadian Coast Guard College in 1989 and holds a bachelor of technology in nautical science from the University College of Cape Breton. Captain Neatt has held various positions in the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), and has 17 years seagoing experience on CCG vessels in the St. Lawrence River and extensive experience in the Arctic. He has also worked ashore with the CCG in senior positions, including six years as lcebreaking Program Superintendent.

David Merrigan

Mr. Merrigan is an arbitrator, mediator, and workplace investigator with experience in the labour, justice, and commerce sectors. He holds the Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb) and Qualified Mediator (Q. Med) designations from the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC), as well as a Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) designation from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is also a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).

David Merrigan

Mr. Merrigan is an arbitrator, mediator, and workplace investigator with experience in the labour, justice, and commerce sectors. He holds the Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb) and Qualified Mediator (Q. Med) designations from the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC), as well as a Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) designation from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is also a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).

Tim Meisner

Mr. Meisner retired from Transport Canada in 2016 where he served as the Director General of Marine Safety and Security, overseeing the advancement of safety, security, and environmental protection in Canada’s marine transportation system. Throughout his career, he held several key positions within the department, including Director General of Marine Policy and Executive Director for the reviews of railway safety and aviation security.

Tim Meisner

Mr. Meisner retired from Transport Canada in 2016 where he served as the Director General of Marine Safety and Security, overseeing the advancement of safety, security, and environmental protection in Canada’s marine transportation system. Throughout his career, he held several key positions within the department, including Director General of Marine Policy and Executive Director for the reviews of railway safety and aviation security.

Tracy Medve

Ms. Medve has been President of KF Aerospace since 2013 and prior to this was President of Canadian North Airlines. Since 1985, she has held various senior airline management positions at Norcanair, Time Air, and Canadian Regional Airlines. Prior to joining Canadian North in 2007, Ms. Medve was the co-founder of C.T. AeroProjects, a Calgary-based consultancy focused on air transport resource management.

Tracy Medve

Ms. Medve has been President of KF Aerospace since 2013 and prior to this was President of Canadian North Airlines. Since 1985, she has held various senior airline management positions at Norcanair, Time Air, and Canadian Regional Airlines. Prior to joining Canadian North in 2007, Ms. Medve was the co-founder of C.T. AeroProjects, a Calgary-based consultancy focused on air transport resource management.

Dr. Ginette Lalonde-Kontio

Dr. Lalonde-Kontio graduated from McMaster University in 2000 with a Doctor of Medicine degree, and she completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Western Ontario in 2002. In 2003, she completed anesthesiology training at the University of Ottawa. Her academic background includes a master’s in education (2008) from the University of Ottawa, as well as a master’s in aviation medicine and diplomas in occupational health and aeromedical transport (2011) from the University of Otago, New Zealand.

Dr. Ginette Lalonde-Kontio

Dr. Lalonde-Kontio graduated from McMaster University in 2000 with a Doctor of Medicine degree, and she completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Western Ontario in 2002. In 2003, she completed anesthesiology training at the University of Ottawa. Her academic background includes a master’s in education (2008) from the University of Ottawa, as well as a master’s in aviation medicine and diplomas in occupational health and aeromedical transport (2011) from the University of Otago, New Zealand.

Dr. David Kim

Dr. David Kim earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of British Columbia and specialization training in emergency medicine at the Vancouver General Hospital. He is a specialist in emergency medicine as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and board certified with the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He also has subspecialty training in aerospace medicine from the Royal Air Force, King’s College London, and the European Space Agency.

Dr. David Kim

Dr. David Kim earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of British Columbia and specialization training in emergency medicine at the Vancouver General Hospital. He is a specialist in emergency medicine as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and board certified with the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He also has subspecialty training in aerospace medicine from the Royal Air Force, King’s College London, and the European Space Agency.

Martine Guay

With law degrees from the Université de Montréal and the École du Barreau du Québec, Martine Guay had a long career in the federal public service, first as a legal translator-reviser and then as a manager. She later went back to school to become a nurse and has since worked in the fields of women’s health and research. Ms. Guay holds a master’s degree in nursing from the Université de Montréal. In addition to her thesis, she has several publications to her credit and has contributed to numerous academic texts.

Martine Guay

With law degrees from the Université de Montréal and the École du Barreau du Québec, Martine Guay had a long career in the federal public service, first as a legal translator-reviser and then as a manager. She later went back to school to become a nurse and has since worked in the fields of women’s health and research. Ms. Guay holds a master’s degree in nursing from the Université de Montréal. In addition to her thesis, she has several publications to her credit and has contributed to numerous academic texts.

John Gradek

Mr. Gradek is an Advisor at Alexander Hughes Executive Search Consultants in Montreal, specializing in corporate leadership recruiting for global industrial and commercial organizations. He is also a Professor and Faculty Lecturer at McGill University’s School of Continuing Studies, focusing on courses in Strategic Management, Supply Chain / Operations Management, as well as the Integrated Aviation Management program.

John Gradek

Mr. Gradek is an Advisor at Alexander Hughes Executive Search Consultants in Montreal, specializing in corporate leadership recruiting for global industrial and commercial organizations. He is also a Professor and Faculty Lecturer at McGill University’s School of Continuing Studies, focusing on courses in Strategic Management, Supply Chain / Operations Management, as well as the Integrated Aviation Management program.

Dr. Linda Garand

Dr. Linda Garand obtained a medical degree from the Université de Montréal in 1983. She served for three years in the Canadian Forces (CF) where she obtained her qualifications in aviation medicine. She subsequently worked as a family physician and as a civil aviation medical examiner. 

Upon her return to the CF in 1999, she held a variety of positions, including medical director of aviation hyperbaric and hypobaric chambers training, and was an expert member of the Aerospace and Undersea Medical Board. 

Dr. Linda Garand

Dr. Linda Garand obtained a medical degree from the Université de Montréal in 1983. She served for three years in the Canadian Forces (CF) where she obtained her qualifications in aviation medicine. She subsequently worked as a family physician and as a civil aviation medical examiner. 

Upon her return to the CF in 1999, she held a variety of positions, including medical director of aviation hyperbaric and hypobaric chambers training, and was an expert member of the Aerospace and Undersea Medical Board. 

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