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Garry Best is a Beneficiary of the Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreement. Prior to his recent appointment as President and CEO of the Nunatsiavut Group of Companies (NGC), he was
Board Chair of the Labrador Inuit Capital Strategy Trust, the body that oversees NGC’s operations.
Garry holds both a Bachelor of Engineering from Memorial University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Naval Architecture from University College London, UK. He served in various leadership roles as an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy for more than 23 years, followed by a 17-year career as an executive in the Federal Public Service.
Garry has more than 35 years of progressively senior leadership and management
experience, as well as experience working with Boards, developing corporate business
strategies, managing budgets/ finances, and engaging in Indigenous-government
relations. Most recently, he was a Senior Advisor with Indigenous Services Canada as part of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB).
As NGC’s Chief Operating Officer, Sarah works with the heads of the fully-owned companies and partnerships and oversees the day-to-day operations of those entities. She cultivates and manages NGC’s relationships with its key stakeholders, including Beneficiaries, all levels of government, and industry.
Sarah served as AngajukKak (Mayor) of Nain Inuit Community Government from 2006-2010. From 2012 to 2016, she was President of Nunatsiavut. Prior to coming to NGC, Sarah was Aboriginal Affairs Superintendent at Vale for the Voisey’s Bay mine. She joined NGC in August 2017 as Vice President of Corporate Development. She sits on the boards of Timmiak Construction Limited and Innu-Inuit Redpath. Sarah is also a Trustee of The Labrador Inuit Settlement Trust.
As a Nunatsiavimmiut, Sarah’s knowledge of the role that NGC and its companies play in the region are tremendous assets as NGC continues on its path to be Inuit-led business leaders in the North. Sarah is intimately familiar with the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement, and as COO, she works with the Executive Team to ensure that all NGC businesses are aligned to leverage the opportunities presented through the Land Claims Agreement.
In her role as Director of Finance, Robin oversees accounting and the finance department for the Nunatsiavut Group of Companies. She is a graduate of the Bachelor of Commerce program with a major in Accounting and Finance from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax Nova Scotia. She obtained her Professional Accounting designation while living in Ottawa, Ontario in 2002.
Robin has more than 20 years’ experience in financial accounting and senior management positions in the public and private sector. Prior to coming to NGC, Robin worked in regional accounting firms as well as the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. She returned to Happy Valley-Goose Bay in 2009.
Wyman has more than 25 years’ experience in Financial Accounting and/or Senior Management positions in the public and private sector. He is a graduate of the Business Management Accounting Program at the Cabot Institute of Applied Arts and Technology (now known as CNA).
Most recently, Wyman was Town Manager of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Prior to that role, he was deputy minister of Finance, Human Resources, and Technology in the Nunatsiavut Government. Wyman was also part of the group of Nunatsiavut Government officials who established the Labrador Inuit Capital Strategy Trust.
In his role as general manager of Torngait Services Inc., Wyman oversees NGC’s partnership with ATCO and the operation of the site services agreement with Vale at Voisey’s Bay. He also leads TSI’s business opportunities initiatives, as well as overseeing the company’s extensive recruitment and training programs.
As General Manager of NMI, Gary oversees the day to day operation of NMI and as a member of the NGC executive team, the long term strategy, goals and direction for NMI. Gary also sits on the board of Integrated Nunatsiavut Logistecs, a partnership with Integrated Logistics to primarily provide stevedoring services at the port of Goose Bay.
In partnership with Labrador Marine, Nunatsiavut Marine Inc., will be continuing to provide support to the North coast shore based freight and passenger services. NMI will be responsible for reservations, ticketing, freight handling and wharfinger services in the serviced communities.
Gary is a graduate of the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, Nova Scotia. He joined NMI in June 2014 as Fleet Manager, and previously worked with Irving Shipbuilding and Marine Atlantic Inc.
DJ has 10 years of various civil construction experience holding various roles within the construction industry. He completed a civil engineering technology program at the College of the North Atlantic in St. John’s, NL. He is currently a resident of Happy Valley-Goose Bay with his family. In his role within NCI as construction manager, he oversees the day to day operations within the company.
As Business Analyst, Erin supports expanding development of business ventures for Nunatsiavut Group of Companies. She holds educational specializations in Business Management Accounting, Construction Management, Event and Hospitality Management, Facilitation, Mediation & Negotiation. Erin is a designated Project Management Professional (PMP) and was recently granted a degree in Applied Studies from Athabasca University in recognition of coursework in multiple academic areas. Prior to moving to Happy Valley-Goose Bay to join NGC in June 2022, Erin worked as Manager of Federal Contributions and Relations for the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Community and Government Services.
Michael brings more than a decade of progressive Human Resources experience to his role, including seven years at senior level management positions for large-scale project work.
He provides advice, guidance, and leadership for Human Resources related matters to the management of NGC’s wholly owned companies.
Prior to joining NGC, Michael was the Human Resources Manager on Heavy Civil and Mining Projects at Muskrat Falls and Voisey’s Bay.
Michael has a bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Business Studies from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending his free time with his wife Eliza, and daughters Kaidence and Lowen.
our trustees
Isabella was born and raised in Nain, Nunatsiavut. She graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Arts degree (Political Science), and a minor in Business.
In 2000, she was appointed as the co-chief negotiator of the Nunatsiavut land claims negotiation team. A year later, she became the chief negotiator of the Impact and Benefits Agreement (IBA) with Voisey’s Bay Nickel Company (VBNC). Isabella became Aboriginal Affairs Superintendent for VBNC in 2004, and was part of the team responsible for ensuring that the Inuit and Innu IBAs were properly implemented.
Isabella went to work for the Nunatsiavut Government in 2009. Her current roles are Deputy Minister of the Nunatsiavut Secretariat, Secretary of Executive Council, and senior negotiator.
Natan Obed is the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. He was first elected in 2015 and was acclaimed to his third consecutive term in 2021. Natan grew up in Nain, the northernmost community of Nunatsiavut (Northern Labrador). He graduated from Tufts University in 2001.
President Obed is the national spokesperson for Inuit in Canada and also serves as Vice-President of Inuit Circumpolar Council-Canada. As ITK President, he implements the direction set out by Inuit Leadership from the four regions of Inuit Nunangat — the Inuvialuit Settlement Region of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut.
Kristy resides in Rigolet. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Acadia University, and a Master of Arts in Tourism Management from Royal Roads University.
Kristy is a senior manager with the Nunatsiavut Government. Her career spans ten years and has been focused on community development. As Nunatsiavut’s first Director of Tourism, she helped establish the region as a tourism destination. Kristy has recently transitioned into the role of Director of Economic Development. At the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference in June 2017, she was recognized as one of 250 up-and-coming leaders in Canada.
Kristy is an active member with industry organizations, including SmartICE and the Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program.
Catharyn Andersen is a Nunatsiavut Beneficiary born and raised in Makkovik, Nunatsiavut. She graduated from Memorial University with a Master of Business Administration (2010), a Master of Arts (Linguistics) (2010) and a Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) (1999).
In 2021, Catharyn was appointed Memorial University’s first-ever Vice-President (Indigenous) after serving 6 years as Special Advisor to the President on Indigenous Affairs.
Prior to working at Memorial University, Catharyn worked with the Nunatsiavut Government in the roles of director and Inuktitut language program co-ordinator with the Torngâsok Cultural Centre in Nain. She has also worked with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in the Small Craft Harbours branch.
Catharyn also sits on the Inuit Co-Management Board for the Akami-Uapishku-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountain National Park Reserve.
