Announcement • Jun 24
ATWEC Technologies, Inc. Announces Board Appointments, Effective 23 June 2026
ATWEC Technologies Inc. announced the appointment of Patria White and John Gulliford, CD, as independent members of its Board of Directors, effective 23 June 2026. The appointments strengthen the Company's governance, financial oversight, and operational safety expertise as ATWEC continues to grow its portfolio of operating subsidiaries. Patria White brings more than 25 years of experience in banking, lending, financial management, compliance, and organizational leadership. She began her financial services career with President's Choice Financial in 2001 before joining the New Brunswick Teachers' Association Credit Union in 2008, where she built deep expertise in lending, collections, compliance, and risk management - leading the Credit Union to its first-ever FINTRAC audit with no deficiencies. Promoted to Assistant General Manager in 2016, Patria expanded into financial oversight, strategic planning, governance, and HR, helping grow the Credit Union's cash and investment portfolio from roughly $94 million to over $106 million while serving on its Governance, Audit, Credit, and Personnel Committees. She holds a Diploma in Criminology from Eastern College, a Business Management Diploma from Dalhousie University (2016), and a master's-level Financial Management Diploma from Dalhousie University (2024), graduating with a 94.2% average. Patria is known for her strategic thinking, governance acumen, and commitment to integrity and accountability. John Gulliford, CD, brings more than 30 years of experience in safety and operations across the construction, transportation, and public safety sectors. Prior to joining Park-Aid Asphalt and Maintenance Ltd., he led safety initiatives for one of Newfoundland and Labrador's largest private ambulance providers, guiding operations through the COVID-19 pandemic. A Canadian Armed Forces veteran, Mr. Gulliford served as a Marine Engineer and Vehicle Technician on multiple international peacekeeping and humanitarian missions, earning honours including the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD), the NATO Medal for Former Yugoslavia, the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal, and the Somalia Medal. He has also been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for more than 35 years, including two executive terms with Branch 27 in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Mr. Gulliford holds a Gold Seal Certification as a Construction Safety Practitioner from the Canadian Construction Association and is a certified Journeyperson Industrial Construction Supervisor. He resides in Leduc, Alberta.
