Ontario Construction News staff writer
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario has elected three new directors to its 2026-27 board following its annual and special meeting of members Sept. 14.
Amy Morley of AECOM, Kim Pickett of GEI Consultants and Rachelle Plourde of GHD join the board as the association begins implementing its 2026-29 strategic plan.
David Chamberlain of CIMA+ will serve as chair, with Ryan Matthews of J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. as past chair and Montana Wilson of GRIT Engineering Inc. as chair-elect.
“On behalf of ACEC-Ontario, I am pleased to welcome Amy Morley, Kim Pickett and Rachelle Plourde to our Board of Directors,” Chamberlain said. “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.”
Ben Hunter of Parsons, Sunil Kothari of AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. and Valery Woloshyn of Stantec Consulting were re-elected to the board.
The 2026-27 board of directors is:
- David Chamberlain, CIMA+, chair
- Ryan Matthews, J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd., 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
The board will provide governance and strategic direction for ACEC-Ontario as the organization addresses issues affecting the consulting engineering profession and advocates for policies related to infrastructure, economic growth and sustainable communities in Ontario.
“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,” Chamberlain said.
Mark Tulloch of TULLOCH, Nikos Chalaris of AECOM and Matthew Eades of Associated Engineering are departing the board.
Chamberlain thanked the three directors for their service to ACEC-Ontario and the consulting engineering profession.
“Proactive advocacy remains a cornerstone of ACEC-Ontario’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan,” Hurd 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.”
