PGO COUNCIL

Council governs the affairs and business of PGO. It is comprised of 20 people, including five non-registrant public appointees.

Council consists of:

President
Vice-President
Past-President
Two (2) professional geoscientists appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council
One (1) non-registrant appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council
Five (5) non-registrants appointed by PGO Council 
Five (5) regional councillors consisting of elected professional geoscientists residing in each of the five regions
Four (4) councillors-at-large consisting of elected professional geoscientists residing anywhere in Ontario 


There are five regions: northwestern, northeastern, southwestern, central and southeastern which are defined by postal codes (forward sortation numbers). Click on each link to view a map of each region and the postal codes included in that region.


Upcoming PGO Council Vacancies

Although the 2026 elections period has closed, expressions of interest can still be submitted for the council appointment roles described on the Council Interest page. Expression of Interest forms and supporting documents received at nominations@pgo.ca by June 30, 2026 will be considered for current vacancies. 


2026-2027 PGO COUNCIL MEETING DATES

Meetings take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time.

The 2026-2027 meeting dates are:

    • Thursday, September 24, 2026
    • Thursday, November 26, 2026
    • Thursday, January 28, 2027
    • Thursday, March 25, 2027
    • Thursday, May 27, 2027

MEMBERS OF 2026-2027 COUNCIL
AliciaK
Alicia Kimberley, P.Geo.
President
Joanna Hodge, P.Geo.
Joanna Hodge, P.Geo.
Vice-President
Robert Hearst, P.Geo., FGC
Robert Hearst, P.Geo., FGC
Immediate Past-President
Roger Phillips, P.Geo., FGC
Roger Phillips, P.Geo., FGC
Regional Councillor, Central Ontario
Michaela Kuuskman, P.Geo.
Michaela Kuuskman, P.Geo.
Regional Councillor, Northeastern Ontario
Andrew Smith, P.Geo.
Andrew Smith, P.Geo.
Regional Councillor, Northwestern Ontario
Vacant
Vacant
Regional Councillor, Southeastern Ontario
Vacant
Vacant
Regional Councillor, Southwestern Ontario
John Hogg P.Geo., FGC, FEC (Hon.) 
John Hogg, P.Geo., FGC, FEC (Hon.)
Councillor-at-Large
David Leng, P.Geo.
David Leng, P.Geo.
Councillor-at-Large
Angela Mason, P.Geo.
Angela Mason, P.Geo.
Councillor-at-Large
Vacant
Vacant
Councillor-at-Large
Trina Maher
Trina Maher
Non-Registrant Appointee
Cerise M. Latibeaudiere, B.A. (Hons.), L.L.B.
Cerise M. Latibeaudiere, J.D.
Non-Registrant Appointee
Michael Bunn, FCPA, FCA
Michael Bunn, FCPA, FCA
Non-Registrant Appointee
Kelly Bolduc-O’Hare
Kelly Bolduc-O’Hare
Non-Registrant Appointee
Vacant
Vacant
Non-Registrant Appointee
Karen Chan
Karen Chan, P.Eng., FEC, MBA, ICD.NFP
Lieutenant Governor in Council Non-Registrant Appointee
Vacant
Vacant
Lieutenant Governor in Council Registrant Appointee
Steven Dunlop
Steven Dunlop, P.Geo.
Lieutenant Governor in Council Registrant Appointee