Electro-Federation Canada Announces New Chair and Board of Directors for 2025-26

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On Monday, May 26, 2025, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) held its Annual General Meeting, which included an update on key initiatives, the welcoming of a new Chair, and the election of the 2025-2026 Board of Directors.

EFC President & CEO Carol McGlogan shared key highlights from the past year and provided a summary of the programs available for members.

We would like to congratulate the following nominees on their new roles:

  • 2025-26 EFC Board Chair, Luc Rodier, Guillevin
  • 2025-26 NAC Chair: Greg Gare, Electrozad, a Sonepar company
  • 2025-27 CEMRA Chair: Jason Thor, TMC Sales

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Umesh Patel, Mattr, who concluded his term as Chair of the Board of Directors. We are grateful for his exceptional leadership and dedication this past year. A sincere appreciation also goes to Kim Quelch, Dainolite, for her impactful leadership of the NAC over the past year. Lastly, we would like to thank Dave Le Cappelain, K.M. Roberts & Associates, for his remarkable leadership as Chair of the CEMRA executive for 2023-25.

The complete slate of EFC Board members for 2025-26 is as follows:

Rob MacPherson, ABB Installation Products Ltd.
Kristen Yong, Affiliated Distributors – Canada
Robert Nadler, Ascot Capital Group
Nabil-Jacques Salem, Current
Tim Horsman, E.B. Horsman & Son
Christopher Fluit, Eaton Industries
Christy Morrison, ECS Electrical Cable Supply
Carol McGlogan, Electro-Federation Canada
Greg Gare, Electrozad, a Sonepar Company
Cara Backman, Franklin Empire Inc
Cory Morris, Graybar Canada
Luc Rodier, Guillevin International
Catherine McKeown, Hammond Power Solutions
Frank Magisano, Hubbell Canada
Jason Prevost, Leviton Canada
Sarah Silverstein, Liteline Corporation
Umesh Patel, Mattr
Todd Stafford, Northern Cables
Alexei Miecznikowski, Northern Transformer Corporation
Jorge Balseira, nVent Hoffman
Stéphane Larocque, Ouellet Canada Inc.
Leslie Clarke, Paul Wolf Lighting & Electric Supply Ltd.
George (Jr.) Partyka, PTI Transformers
Nadia Teixeira, Rexel Canada Électrique Inc.
Anders Hultberg, S&C Electric Canada Ltd.
Dave Klarer, Sales Outsource Solutions
Emily Heitman, Schneider Electric Canada Inc.
Marie Walton, Siemens Canada Limited
Ian Rand, Southwire Canada
Jason Thor, TMC Sales
Brad Lueck, WESCO Distribution Canada LP

EFC would also like to thank the following members who have completed their term on the Board:

Jason Taylor, Graybar Canada
Joanna Kwant, Gerrie Electric Wholesale
Jody MacDonald, Eddy Group
Michael Gross, WESCO Distribution Canada
Renee Lytle, E.B. Horsman & Son
Roger Hallett, Phoenix Contact
Steve Branscombe, Independent Electrical Supply
Tim Gibson Electrical Products, Siemens Canada
Tim King, Nexans Canada

For any questions or enquiries, please contact info@electrofed.com