Board of Directors

CHRIS HERGOTTPresident
Chris joined the CTMA Board in 2015 and has since flourished into an exceptional president.
His passion for the industry, and many years of experience, has contributed to several CTMA
initiatives, including the High School Awards, which recognize students working towards a
career within the precision metalworking trades.
His passion for the industry, and many years of experience, has contributed to several CTMA
initiatives, including the High School Awards, which recognize students working towards a
career within the precision metalworking trades.

LOUIS JAHNVice-President
Louis was elected vice president after serving as a director since 2018. As a business owner,
Louis understands the industry and uses his knowledge and expertise to guide the CTMA in the
right direction. He plays a key role in decision-making and is a crucial member of the board.
Louis understands the industry and uses his knowledge and expertise to guide the CTMA in the
right direction. He plays a key role in decision-making and is a crucial member of the board.

RYAN WOZNIAKTreasurer
For more than 10 years, Ryan has been a noteworthy member of the CTMA’s Board of
Directors. As the CTMA’s Treasurer, Ryan oversees the financial matters of the organization and
ensures other directors are adequately informed of financial-related issues to ensure good
decision-making.
Directors. As the CTMA’s Treasurer, Ryan oversees the financial matters of the organization and
ensures other directors are adequately informed of financial-related issues to ensure good
decision-making.

KYLE PATTONWestern Ontario Chapter Chair
Since joining in 2019, Kyle has brought a diverse perspective to the Board. Through his
experience as a production manager, he brings great problem-solving and strategic thinking
skills, and a fresh way of thinking. He currently sits on the Communications and Membership
Committees, as well as the Education Task Force.
experience as a production manager, he brings great problem-solving and strategic thinking
skills, and a fresh way of thinking. He currently sits on the Communications and Membership
Committees, as well as the Education Task Force.

LARRY DELAEYDirector
Larry was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2017. He brings 30+ years of industry
experience in tool & die manufacturing, mould making, rapid prototyping and additive
manufacturing. As a big supporter of encouraging youth to begin their careers in the trades, he
is a great fit for the Apprentice Awards Committee.
experience in tool & die manufacturing, mould making, rapid prototyping and additive
manufacturing. As a big supporter of encouraging youth to begin their careers in the trades, he
is a great fit for the Apprentice Awards Committee.
Staff

ROBERT CATTLEExecutive Director
Robert has been the CTMA’s Executive Director for nine years. His 46+ years of experience as
a tool & die maker and company owner has brought tons of industry knowledge & great benefit
to the Association. Robert has managed several provincially-funded programs, including the
very successful Career-Ready with CTMA program.
a tool & die maker and company owner has brought tons of industry knowledge & great benefit
to the Association. Robert has managed several provincially-funded programs, including the
very successful Career-Ready with CTMA program.

JULIE MCFARLANEOffice Manager
Julie has been with the CTMA for more than 25 years. As the Association’s Office Manager,
Julie provides administrative support and project coordination for events, programs, and
initiatives. She also manages budgeting and financial reporting, and maintains communications
with stakeholders, partners and members.
Julie provides administrative support and project coordination for events, programs, and
initiatives. She also manages budgeting and financial reporting, and maintains communications
with stakeholders, partners and members.

SARAH GRANDYMarketing & Communications Specialist
Sarah joined the CTMA team in 2020. Her background in journalism and public relations has
brought the CTMA’s brand, initiatives, and marketing strategies to a new level. Sarah handles
the development and implementation of all marketing and communications strategies for the
CTMA.
brought the CTMA’s brand, initiatives, and marketing strategies to a new level. Sarah handles
the development and implementation of all marketing and communications strategies for the
CTMA.