Board of Directors
Gathering valuable expertise on the Board of Directors
Board members play a central role in setting the organization’s direction. They are elected at the Annual General Meeting for two-year terms. Through the diversity of their origins, their voluntary work ensures the legitimacy of the organization.
In addition to their role as directors of the organization, the elected members of the Board of Directors assume their role as representatives on the watershed organization (OBV) consultation table, recognized by the Act to affirm the collective nature of water resources and strengthen their protection (R.S.Q., c.C-6.2).
Executive Committee
Chairman
Director, President and industry representative Gestion IDP Management
I’ve been a member of the OBV SCABRIC since 2004, as a citizen living on the Châteauguay River. I was then mandated from 2007 to 2013 as a representative of the Roussillon MRC, and was an advisor to the city of Mercier for 8 years. I have been president of the organization since September 7, 2016. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration (BAA) in Marketing Finance.
As a resident of the Châteauguay River, the quality of the river is of great concern to me. I see it live, I see it suffer, I see it swell on rainy days and run out of water at times, it’s our jewel. We must protect this heritage for future generations. Just love it!
Vice-chairman
Director, Vice-Chairman and Citizen Representative
Mr. Richard Motard, a graduate of École Polytechnique de Montréal, worked for the City of Saint-Laurent’s Fire Prevention Department for 32 years, including 15 years as Chief of Operations. He was a Châteauguay city councillor from 2005 to 2009. Over the years, Mr. Motard has sat on a number of boards of directors, joining the OBV SCABRIC in November 2005, where he continues to sit as vice-chairman, representing citizens.
His interest in the environment, and more specifically in water quality in his region, led him to join the OBV SCABRIC Board of Directors.
Secretary
Director, Secretary and Citizen Representative
I’m the owner of a fifth-generation family farm and a dedicated intendant to the sensible use of land and water, combined with a vision focused on a sustainable future for the region.
I joined the OBV SCABRIC Board of Directors in June 2023. Open-minded, knowledgeable and dedicated to giving freely, I will play an active role in the organization.
“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
Treasurer
Director, Treasurer and Education Representative
Ronald Critchley has been a municipal councillor for the Town of Huntingdon since the late 1990s. He was then delegated by the mayor to represent him at a meeting of the SCABRIC OBV board of directors. His interest in protecting the health of the Châteauguay River motivated him to continue his involvement on the organization’s Board of Directors to this day. Mr. Critchley, now retired, still sits on the board today as director, treasurer and education representative.
Municipal representatives (MRC) – 4 positions
Director and representative of the Beauharnois-Salaberry Regional County Municipality (MRC)
Initially involved with a forestry company, Line Asselin has applied her geomatics skills to watercourse management.
She has been an advisor to the Beauharnois-Salaberry MRC on watercourse management for over 15 years.
She has been a member of the SCABRIC OBV board of directors since September 2016, representing the Beauharnois-Salaberry MRC.
Director and representative of the Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality (MRC)
Mr. Moretti served 36 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, retiring in August 2012. Mayor of the municipality of Saint-Anicet and Haut-Saint-Laurent MRC representative on the SCABRIC OBV board of directors. For him, the issues surrounding water management are numerous! It’s all about putting your skills to good use and developing new ones.
Its interest in the water cycle is the proper balance of aquatic, terrestrial and aerial ecosystems. Drinking adequate quantities of water is the first rule of health, and it’s an experience of citizenship. I’m also involved in the administrative boards of the Haut-Saint-Laurent ZIP (zone d’intervention prioritaire) committee, co-chair of the Haut-Saint-Laurent – Greater Montreal regional round table and a resident of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Alliance.
Director and representative of the Jardins-de-Napierville Regional County Municipality (MRC)
Guy-Julien Mayné served as a municipal advisor in Saint-Hubert from 1984 to 1996, where he initiated the town’s first family policy and participated in numerous committees concerned with citizens’ quality of life. From 2005 to 2017, he was again involved in this capacity in his new adoptive municipality, Sainte-Clotilde, where he also took part in the development of the family policy. He returned to council in 2020 for a few months and decided to run for mayor in December when the position became vacant. In November 2021, he was elected mayor for his first full four-year term.
His professional experience began in Brussels, where he studied, and continued in Quebec, where he also studied political science. His love of the French language also led him to teach the subject. As a HLM manager, lecturer and now director of a multiservice community center for families and seniors, for which he has set up a toy and thrift shop, he confirms his qualities as a manager and communicator.
Over the years, he has worked alongside members of parliament and ministers, who have entrusted him with various responsibilities in relation to citizens and local organizations. He was even awarded the Quebec Parliament medal in recognition of his commitment. His community involvement continues unabated, and his desire to help his fellow citizens and ensure the well-being of children and the most vulnerable remain his priorities in municipal politics.
His diverse background makes him an outstanding representative of Sainte-Clotilde and an inspiring member of the entire municipal team.
Director and representative of the Roussillon Regional County Municipality (MRC)
Sylvain Payant has been mayor of the Municipality of Saint-Isidore since 2013 and is retired from Bombardier Aerospace. He has been a member of the OBV SCABRIC board of directors for 10 years and is deputy prefect of the MRC de Roussillon. Within the MRC, he is responsible for waste management, the Comité de mise en valeur du territoire agricole, the Comité consultatif agricole, watercourses and the Table des délégués, as well as the Route verte committee. He is also vice-chairman of the régie intermunicipale de valorisation des matières organiques and a member of the régie intermunicipale d’aqueduc de la vallée de la Châteauguay. His ongoing commitment to his community and his leadership make him a key figure in the region.
Agricultural representatives (UPA) – 4 positions
Director and representative of Syndicat de base de l'UPA du Haut-Saint-Laurent
For many years, Alain Primeau, a dairy and large-scale crop farmer, has always been interested in protecting water, because it’s essential to agriculture. It’s important to take action to protect it for ourselves and future generations. That’s why I’m a member of the OBV SCABRIC.
Director and representative of Syndicat de base de l'UPA des Jardins-de-Napierville
Mr. Christian Giroux has been a dairy and field crop producer for three generations in Sherrington. Representing milk producers in the Montérégie Ouest region for nearly 20 years, he is also the milk representative for the UPA des Jardins-de-Napierville. When the time came to represent the UPA des Jardins-de-Napierville on the OBV SCABRIC, Mr. Giroux volunteered because water quality is important to him as a farmer and as a citizen.
Director and representative of Syndicat de base de l'UPA de Roussillon
Jean-Yves Cécyre, born and raised in the Châteauguay River valley, is deeply committed to water conservation. As an agricultural producer, he recognizes the crucial role of his sector in this mission, while emphasizing the importance of individual action.
His active collaboration with the OBV SCABRIC testifies to his concrete commitment to the protection of this vital resource. His lifelong proximity to the Châteauguay River reinforces his attachment to its preservation, making him a fervent defender of its health.
Jean-Yves embodies the spirit of environmental responsibility, affirming that everyone can contribute to this essential cause for future generations.
Director and representative of Syndicat de base de l'UPA de Beauharnois-Salaberry
François Vincent is a dairy producer based in Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka. As a representative of the Syndicat de base de l’UPA (Union des producteurs agricoles) de Beauharnois-Salaberry, he actively defends the interests of farmers in his region. Passionate about his profession, he is also involved in various initiatives to promote sustainable development and quality dairy products.
Industry representatives – 2 positions
Director, President and industry representative Gestion IDP Management
I’ve been a member of the OBV SCABRIC since 2004, as a citizen living on the Châteauguay River. I was then mandated from 2007 to 2013 as a representative of the Roussillon MRC, and was an advisor to the city of Mercier for 8 years. I have been president of the organization since September 7, 2016. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration (BAA) in Marketing Finance.
As a resident of the Châteauguay River, the quality of the river is of great concern to me. I see it live, I see it suffer, I see it swell on rainy days and run out of water at times, it’s our jewel. We must protect this heritage for future generations. Just love it!
Director and industry representative - Les Abattoirs Lavallée
Hélène Lavallée has always lived in Havelock. She has been a butcher in the family business (Les Abattoirs Lavallée) for over 40 years.
Ms. Lavallée has been a municipal councillor in Havelock for over 10 years, which has led her to sit on the SCABRIC OBV board of directors for nearly 11 years. From 2013 to 2023, she sat as a citizen representative, and since June 2023, she has sat as an industry representative for Abattoirs Lavallée. Ms. Lavallée has served on various boards over the years, including the Ormstown hospital and at Desjardins.
Sociocultural representative – 1 position
Director and socio-cultural representative
Chantal Gosselin was a school daycare educator for 17 years and a lunchtime supervisor for 4 years.
Chantal Gosselin has been involved as a volunteer for many years, whether in schools, with the association Les Amis riverains de la rivière Châteauguay (ARRC) or within her community.
Ms. Gosselin has been a member of the OBV SCABRIC since 2018, and has since sat on the Board of Directors as a socio-cultural representative.
Environmental representatives – 2 positions
Director and representative of the Comité de la zone d'intervention prioritaire (ZIP) du Haut-Saint-Laurent
Erin O’Hare has a passion for nature and grew up near the St. Lawrence River. Since 2011, she has been Executive Director of the Haut Saint-Laurent ZIP Committee, after joining the ZIP network in 2009. With a bachelor’s degree in geography from Concordia University and a graduate diploma in project management from the Université de Trois-Rivières, she has nearly fifteen years’ experience working on major environmental projects.
As a director and representative of various groups and organizations, she is actively involved in environmental preservation and sustainable development.
Director and Comité de réhabilitation de la rivière Châteauguay (CRRC)
Serge Bourdon, sculptor and resident of the Châteauguay River, has been involved with the Comité de Réhabilitation de la Rivière Châteauguay (CRRC) for over 30 years. There was a growing need for an organization like OBV SCABRIC. In February 1993, he was one of the founding members of OBV SCABRIC. He sits on the environment committee as a CRRC delegate and was OBV president from 1996 to 2016.
Another important collaboration will be the coordination of Les Amis de la Réserve nationale de Faune du lac Saint-François from 1996 to 2012.
Participating and helping to define the place where we live is always a challenge greater than oneself.
Health Representatives – 1 position
Santé – Vacant
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Vacancies
Education representatives –1 position
Director, Treasurer and Education Representative - McGill University
Ronald Critchley has been a municipal councillor for the Town of Huntingdon since the late 1990s. He was then delegated by the mayor to represent him at a meeting of the SCABRIC OBV board of directors. His interest in protecting the health of the Châteauguay River motivated him to continue his involvement on the organization’s Board of Directors to this day. Mr. Critchley, now retired, still sits on the board today as director, treasurer and education representative.
Citizens – 3 positions
Director, Vice-Chairman and Citizen Representative
Mr. Richard Motard, a graduate of École Polytechnique de Montréal, worked for the City of Saint-Laurent’s Fire Prevention Department for 32 years, including 15 years as Chief of Operations. He was a Châteauguay city councillor from 2005 to 2009. Over the years, Mr. Motard has sat on a number of boards of directors, joining the OBV SCABRIC in November 2005, where he continues to sit as vice-chairman, representing citizens.
His interest in the environment, and more specifically in water quality in his region, led him to join the OBV SCABRIC Board of Directors.
Director, Secretary and Citizen Representative
I’m the owner of a fifth-generation family farm and a dedicated intendant to the sensible use of land and water, combined with a vision focused on a sustainable future for the region.
I joined the OBV SCABRIC Board of Directors in June 2023. Open-minded, knowledgeable and dedicated to giving freely, I will play an active role in the organization.
“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
Board member, citizen representative
Josiane Alarie, a McGill University graduate in environmental sciences, worked for OBV SCABRIC for 8 years before pursuing her career as a biologist. She is involved with several organizations. Her continued involvement with the SCABRIC Board of Directors seemed only natural, as the advancement of the environmental cause in the heart of the Châteauguay Valley is still close to her heart. What’s more, the SCABRIC OBV team, both board members and employees, form a close-knit community.
Co-opted – 2 positions
Coopté – Vacant-1
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Coopté – Vacant-2
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Vacancies
Indigenous – 2 positions
Autochtones – Vacant 1
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Autochtones – Vacant 2
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Vacancies
Ministries - resources for the Board of Directors and the Concertation Table
Several ministries have designated representatives who are invited to take part in discussions at the Table de concertation. These designated representatives are invited to participate in the non-administrative portion of the meetings.
The following ministries have appointed representatives:
