

An experienced team oversees the management and operation of Nanaimo Airport (YCD).
EXECUTIVE TEAM

Mike Hooper, President / CEO
250 245-4191 or email
Mike was born and raised on Vancouver Island – he has lived in the Ladysmith Area since the early 1960’s. Mike has an under-graduate degree from Simon Fraser University and a Master’s of Business Administration from Royal Roads University in Victoria. He worked in land management positions in the forest industry for 26 years before accepting the appointment of airport President and CEO in May, 2006.

Keith Granbois, Vice President Finance,CFO
250 245-2157 ext.318 or email
Keith Granbois is designated both as a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He has a wide range of experience and knowledge in both accounting and business. Keith was born and grew up in the Cowichan Valley where he still resides. During his youth, he was a member of the Cowichan Air Cadets and participated in their gliding program at Nanaimo Airport.

Don Goulard, Director of Operations
Contact by phone: 250 245-2157 ext.316 or email
Don Goulard brings a wealth of aviation and business experience to the Nanaimo Airport. He holds an Honours degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a Certified Member of the International Association of Airport Executives. While earning his Commercial Pilot Licence he apprenticed as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and went on to serve as the Production Manager at an Approved Maintenance Organization in Ontario. He was an Airport Manager in the Kootenay’s prior to joining the Nanaimo Airport in 2016.

Brandon Wiebe, Manager of Operations
Contact by phone: 250-924-2157, ext 244 or email
Brandon Wiebe joined the Nanaimo Airport Commission team in 2017 and is the Manager of Operations. He was born and raised in Northwest BC. He loves the BC outdoors and is looking forward to the mild winters of Vancouver Island.
He started his airport career back in 2007 as an apprentice electrician and enjoys the flexibility and how diverse the airport world is. Things are always changing with new technologies and regulations

Pam Myers, Marketing & Human Resources Manager
250 245-2157 ext.315 or email
Pam Myers is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and received her Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Ivey School, Western University. She is also a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP). Pam has extensive human resources and management experience in the private sector with Petro-Canada, post-secondary sector as a professor at Okanagan College and in employment services in the non-profit sector.
ADMINISTRATION TEAM
OPERATIONS TEAM
Reg Brady | Senior Duty Manager | 250-924-2157, ext. 242 | 250-616-8308 | |
Doug Fern | Superintendent, Safety & Security | 250-924-2157, ext. 245 | 250-668-0992 | |
Owen Burt | Duty Manager | 250-619-2832 | ||
Clint Babcock | Assistant Superintendent, Safety & Security | 250-924-2157, ext. 256 | 250-714-8048 | |
Megan Low | Operations Administrator | 250-245-2157 ext.311 | ||
Gord Medves | Airport Operations Specialist | 250-618-8044 | ||
Kent Lornson | Airport Operations Specialist | 250-618-8044 | ||
Jason Benedict | Airport Operations Specialist | 250-618-8044 | ||
Bryan Leach | Airport Operations Specialist | 250-618-8044 | ||
Joshua Taylor | Airport Operations Specialist | 250-618-8044 | ||
Aaron Page | Airport Operations Specialist | 250-618-8044 | ||
Kevin Needham | Airport Operations Specialist | 250-618-8044 | ||
Martin Bunn | Airport Operations Specialist | 250-618-8044 |
CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM

Laurie Hawthornthwaite, Customer Service Coordinator
Contact by phone: 250-924-2157, ext.268 or email
Laurie Hawthornthwaite joined the Nanaimo Airport Team in May 2012 as the Customer Care Advisor. She brings extensive experience in the administration/ customer service field. Laurie has developed and is director of the Blue Navigator Ambassador Program for the Airport Terminal. Laurie is the first point contact in the Airport Terminal and is ready to assist with public needs.