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CUIIC Committees

Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre Committees

The Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre (CUIIC) empowers stakeholders across diverse sectors to collaborate on innovative research and targeted training opportunities in the underground infrastructure industry. By working together, we tackle the challenges of building, assessing, and rehabilitating underground systems, fostering sustainable and cost-effective solutions.

CUIIC Executive Committee

Provides strategic leadership and oversight to guide CUIIC’s mission and vision.

Meet Our Executive Committee Members

Pete Barlow

BGC Engineering (Chair)

Anthony Nardi

EPCOR (Vice Chair)

Jason Lueke

Associated Engineering

Peter Srajer

ProStar GeoCorp

George Bontus

Insituform Technologies

Otto Hedges

Sustainable Design Management Group

Mark Knight

University of Waterloo

Caroline Amyot

City of Waterloo

Mike Heath

ATCO Gas & Pipelines

Kevin Jolly

Dura-Line

David O'Sullivan

PW Trenchless

Rob Krzys

Benjamin Media

Ali Bayat

University of Alberta

Alyscia Sutch

University of Alberta

Denise Prefontaine

University of Alberta

CUIIC Industrial and Membership Committee

Enhances member engagement and supports membership growth.

Meet Our Industrial and Membership Committee Members

Otto Hedges

Sustainable Design Management Group (Chair)

George Bontus

Insituform (Vice-Chair)

Dale DeBock

EPCOR

Eric Hagger

Thompson Infrastructure

Marcelo Nakashima

PW Trenchless

Morgan Howard

Westlake Pipe & Fittings

Aidan Logan

IMC Distributors

Alyscia Sutch

University of Alberta

CUIIC Education and Outreach Committee

Develops professional development programs and outreach activities.

Meet Our Education and Outreach Committee Members

Jason Lueke

Associated Engineering (Chair)

Peter Srajer

ProStar GeoCorp (Vice-Chair)

Gabriel Jean

Associated Engineering

Caroline Amyot

City of Waterloo

Blaine Hunt

T2 Utility Engineers

Madison Carroll

Dura-Line

Brock Kingston

Cansel

Inshik Park

University of Alberta

David O'Sullivan

PW Trenchless

CUIIC Pipeline Rehabilitation Subcommittee

Focuses on advancements and best practices for pipeline rehabilitation.

Meet Our Pipeline Rehabilitation Subcommittee Members

George Bontus

Insituform (Chair)

Mark Knight

University of Waterloo (Past-Chair)

David O'Sullivan

PW Trenchless

Rodney Johnston

IPEX

John Medeiros

Capital Sewer Services

Douglas Ritch

Induracoat

Nicholas Gan

Region of Peel

John Moody

PrimusLine

Andy Sherwin

Channeline

CUIIC Geotechnical Subcommittee

Drives research in geotechnical engineering for underground infrastructure.

Meet Our Geotechnical Subcommittee Members

Tamer Elshimi

Thurber Engineering (Chair)

Jeremy Groves

BGC Engineering (Vice-Chair)

Carrie Murray

Stantec

Kirby Ringland

ATCO Gas & Pipelines

Inshik Park

University of Alberta

Noah Veldkamp

EPCOR

Mohamed Hosney

Thurber Engineering

Alyscia Sutch

University of Alberta

Chao Kang

WSP

CUIIC Safety Subcommittee

Advocates for safety standards and practices in underground construction.

Meet Our Safety Subcommittee Members

Steve Joyes

Shanghai Construction Group (Canada) (Chair)

Jade Milner

ATCO Gas & Pipelines

Jarrett Patrie

Cooper Trench Safety

Laurie LeBlanc

T2 Utility Engineers

Leslie Welling

PME

Tammy Anderson

GS Construction

Tiffanie Mendez

Sunbelt Rentals Pump Solutions

Alyscia Sutch

University of Alberta

Future Committees

New committees will be established based on member input to address emerging challenges in the industry.

Get Involved!

Joining a CUIIC committee is your opportunity to:

  • Collaborate with industry leaders and experts.
  • Influence research and education priorities.
  • Expand your network and gain recognition in the underground infrastructure community.

Make your voice heard—join a CUIIC committee today!

Email CUIIC@ualberta.ca to learn more about committee opportunities.