Published date: February 19, 2026
NEWS RELEASE
Ontario Public Works Association Announces 2026 Executive Committee and Board of Directors
The Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) is pleased to announce its 2026 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, as presented for election at the Association’s recent Annual General Meeting.
OPWA will be led in 2026 by a six-member Executive Committee and a 14-member Board of Directors, providing a strong mix of public and private sector public works professionals committed to leadership excellence, sector collaboration, and advancing public works innovation across Ontario.
Executive Committee – 2026
OPWA is pleased to announce that Marco Bertoia, City of Toronto, will serve as President for 2026, having been elected President-Elect in 2025.
The following public works professionals were elected to serve as Executive Officers for the 2026 term:
President – Marco Bertoia, City of Toronto
President-Elect – Denise McGoldrick, City of Kitchener
Vice President – Mariana Balaban, Norfolk County
Past President – Max Ross, Retired
Treasurer – Erik Nickel, City of Niagara Falls
Secretary – Margie Chung
APWA Council of Chapters Ontario Delegate – Ed Dujlovic, Retired
CPWA Director – Angela Storey, City of Hamilton
Board of Directors – 2026
Newly Elected Directors:
Fariha Mannan, Region of Durham
Angela Carley, TYLin
Dave Ferguson, City of Brantford
Enrico Stradiotto, Canadian Concrete Pipe & Precast Association
Don Kudo, County of Wellington
Haider Nasrullah, DeepRoot
Continuing Directors:
Hiran Sandanayake, City of Ottawa
Geoff Britnell
Joseph Petrungaro, Region of York
Mark Cavanaugh, Region of Durham
Mark Zamojc, GEI
Tracey Anastacio, City of Brampton
Doug Keenie, R.J. Burnside & Associates
Philip Rowe, R.J. Burnside & Associates
At the Annual General Meeting, President Marco Bertoia outlined his vision for the year ahead:
“In 2026, OPWA will continue to strengthen connections across Ontario’s public works community, support professional development, and champion excellence in municipal infrastructure and service delivery. This Board brings together experienced leaders from across the province who are committed to collaboration, innovation, and supporting municipalities as they plan, build, and maintain critical public infrastructure.”
Contact:
Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA)
Email: info@opwa.ca
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