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Position: Member of the Nominations Committee

Date of appointment: July 1, 2026

Education: Bachelor Business Administration Acadia.  Master of Business Simon Fraser University

Experience: Linda has been the Vice President of HR for J.D. Irving, Limited since March 2020 after a 24-year career in progressively senior roles with KPMG Canada, a Professional Services organization. As the Vice President of Human Resources, Linda is responsible for the design and execution of strategies and solutions that attract, develop, and engage the next generation of leaders at J.D. Irving. 

Behind the Scenes: In her spare time, Linda enjoys spending time with her family and friends.   She is a basketball fan, wannabe golfer and an avid cheerleader for the growth of women’s professional sports.

Linda on ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ: In my life, I have seen firsthand the impact that skilled trades professionals have on the success of our businesses and communities. I believe we need to continue investing in and elevating the profile of the trades in New Brunswick. ½ûÂþÌìÌà has consistently demonstrated its commitment to industry by developing highly skilled graduates and listening to the evolving needs of employers. The opportunity to contribute to the Board would allow me to support an organization whose mission and impact I deeply respect.