The Lakeland College Board of Governors is pleased to welcome Adam Waterman to the position of chair.

“Lakeland stands to benefit so much from Adam's combined experience and expertise,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College. “I am honoured to welcome him to this new position and look forward to work with him in his new position as we navigate the college through these challenging times.”

Waterman first joined the Board of Governors last year as a public member. He has worked in the oil and gas industry for 15 years, and currently works in operations management for a mid-sized producer.

Waterman is the current president of the Lloydminster Oilfield Technical Society and holds other board positions. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master of business administration. He is currently enrolled in the master of science in finance program at Georgetown University and the CFA Institute's chartered financial analyst program.

“Being from Lloydminster, I fully appreciate the significant role Lakeland plays; both in terms of economic benefits and as a part of our community,” Waterman explains. “I look forward to building on the work of my predecessor and seeing Lakeland grow into the leading agricultural school in Western Canada.”

Former board chair Scott Webb announced his retirement from the board earlier this year. He served as chair for three years.

Other current board members are Jo-Ann Hall, vice chair, and public members Brent Fischer, Dianne Harder, Jessica Kelly, Doreen McCaw and Lloyd Snelgrove. Chris Thompson is the academic staff member, Greg Barr is the non-academic staff member, and Amelia Magee and Mary Janice Novick are the student members. Dr. Wainwright-Stewart is an ex-officio member.

Photo: Adam Waterman poses for a photo at Lakeland College's Vermilion campus.