Board of Directors
The Corporation’s Board of Directors is made up of seven members, including the Chief Executive Officer. The Board members are appointed by the Minister upon approval of the Governor in Council. The Chair of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer are appointed by the Governor in Council upon recommendation from the Minister
Mr. Villiard is an experienced lawyer and manager who has worked in government administration. One of his roles was as Assistant Director General of the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), where he led the modernization project. As a consultant, he supports and assists clients in planning and managing their projects while carrying out management contracts. He was appointed to the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated on June 15, 2017.
A graduate in civil engineering from Université de Sherbrooke, Sandra Martel first worked in building design and then research and development in Université de Sherbrooke’s Faculty of Engineering. She went on to work at Expertech and Bell Canada, where she held many positions in business process, staff management, and project management to implement new technologies and execute work reorganization projects.
Ms. Martel joined The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated in 2006 and held many positions in areas such as engineering, planning, information technology, and asset planning. She has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation since 2019. Ms. Martel has also sat on the board of directors of the Université de Sherbrooke Foundation since 2019.
In 2019, she was appointed ambassador of Université de Sherbrooke’s Faculty of Engineering.
A seasoned entrepreneur and manager, Ms. Antoun has over 25 years of experience in stakeholder, program and risk management and in partnership development with multinationals, private companies, and First Nations organizations. She also has solid experience on boards of directors, such as that of the Concordia University Alumni Association. In 2016, Ms. Antoun launched her own consulting business after holding various management positions at Bombardier Inc. for 16 years. Earlier in her career, she worked as an engineering consultant for FM Global. Ms. Antoun has a Master of Business Administration, Strategy and Finance from McGill University and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Concordia University.
She has been a member of JCCBI’s Board of Directors since December 18, 2017.
Ms. Williams has vast experience in transportation management, sales and marketing. She worked for a number of years until 2018 for GATX Rail Canada, where she served as Sales Manager and then as Regional Vice-President of Sales. Ms. Williams was in charge of business relationships with Canadian National Railway (CN), Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), and a number of other railway companies in Canada. She was also a member of the Board of Directors of GATX Rail Canada. She has been a member of JCCBI’s Board of Directors since December 18, 2017.
Mr. Cacchione is a Fellow of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (FCPA-FCGA) and a Certified Corporate Director (ASC). He has extensive business experience in both the private and public sectors, particularly in construction and infrastructure, with companies such as Hydro-Québec, Aéroports de Montréal and Groupe Lavalin. He serves on the boards of private companies and foundations. He was appointed to the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated on June 21, 2018.
Mr. Bonnis has over 15 years of diverse experience in investment planning, program administration, and project administration and management. He currently serves as Founding President of the strategic consultancy firm Adsum Consulting Group. He has also been a strategic advisor to organizations such as PSP Investments, Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Fondaction, Hydro-Québec, National Bank Financial Group and the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. He has extensive experience as a member of various boards and holds the ICD.D designation. He was appointed to JCCBI’s Board of Directors on June 18, 2019.
Management team
Every day, the organization must effectively and efficiently manage organizational risks, mobility issues, and many technical and operational challenges while upholding good relations with the community. Our management team has the specialized and complementary expertise necessary for the sound management of the complex structures under our responsibility.
A graduate in civil engineering from Université de Sherbrooke, Sandra Martel first worked in building design and then research and development in Université de Sherbrooke’s Faculty of Engineering. She went on to work at Expertech and Bell Canada, where she held many positions in business process, staff management, and project management to implement new technologies and execute work reorganization projects.
Ms. Martel joined The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated in 2006 and held many positions in areas such as engineering, planning, information technology, and asset planning. She has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation since 2019. Ms. Martel has also sat on the board of directors of the Université de Sherbrooke Foundation since 2019.
In 2019, she was appointed ambassador of Université de Sherbrooke’s Faculty of Engineering.
A seasoned manager and member of the Quebec CPA Order since 1995, Ms. Painchaud has over 25 years of experience. Her career has led her to the public sphere (with the Canadian and Quebec governments) and the private sector in fields such as education, culture, information technology, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Ms. Painchaud has held various management positions and most recently served as Assistant General Manager, Financial Performance Management and Operational Efficiency at the Centre de services scolaire de Montréal. She previously held management positions with the National Film Board of Canada, IBM Canada – Global Services, Teleglobe Canada and the Rolland Paper Company.
At JCCBI, Ms. Painchaud oversees the Finance, Information Technology, Procurement and Project Management divisions.
Paul Robert is a veteran lawyer and manager with over 25 years of experience. Since 2002, he has worked in various management positions with public and parapublic organizations, including the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal and previously at UQAM. A member of the Barreau du Québec since 1996, he is recognized as a supportive team member and known for his meticulous risk management and dedication.
At JCCBI, Mr. Robert oversees the Legal Affairs and Human Resources divisions. He also acts as Corporate Secretary.
A graduate in mechanical engineering from the École de technologie supérieure, Robert Sauvé has over 28 years of experience in managing major projects and operations. He has held various management positions, most recently at Wajax and previously at the Port of Montreal, where he implemented asset management. His many accomplishments include the development of plans and strategies in relation to maintenance, asset management, project management, and various organizational changes. The former president and a Fellow of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, Mr. Sauvé is recognized for his inclusiveness and organizational development skills to help meet the ambitious goals of public bodies.
Mr. Sauvé’s mandate is to oversee the following Departments: Planning, Research and Applications, Asset Information, Environment and Sustainable Development.
With a degree in civil engineering from Polytechnique Montréal, André Morin is a seasoned manager with over 30 years of experience with different organizations, including Revay and Aéroports de Montréal. Over his career, he has carried out many major maintenance projects, from design to commissioning, for Montreal’s property portfolio. He is also recognized for leading effective project management teams under his belt that total investments of nearly $2 billion and were carried out in complex operating environments.
As Senior Director, Operations, Mr. Morin is responsible for several departments including Engineering, Construction, Operations and Maintenance, as well as Occupational Health and Safety.
With a degree in civil engineering from Université Laval, Dominique Blouin is a manager with over 27 years of diverse experience in the construction industry in both Canada and the U.S. During his career, Mr. Blouin has honed his skills by tackling challenges in areas such as business management and the management of major project teams.
Mr. Blouin joined JCCBI in 2019 as the director of the deconstruction project for the original Champlain Bridge. Before joining the JCCBI team, Mr. Blouin held various management positions at Canam Group. In these different roles, Mr. Blouin stood out through his abilities in change management and process optimization.
As Senior Director, Projects, Mr. Blouin oversees the Projects Directorate.
With a master’s in linguistics from Université de Laval, a bachelor’s in English-as-a-second-language (ESL) instruction from UQAC, as well as a bachelor’s in translation and two certificates in advertising and public relations from Université de Montréal, Nathalie Lessard’s career has taken very diverse turns.
Her professional journey has included contracts in translation in Toronto and ESL courses in college- and university-level programs. She then held different management positions, such as at the Fondation Asselin du Cégep de Jonquière, after which she led the communications team for Parc Jean-Drapeau and the Quebec Furniture Manufacturers’ Association. She has served as Director, Communications for the Corporation since April 2018.
