OSSGA committees are a primary vehicle for member involvement. Committees bring together leaders from all levels and areas of our membershp - Active and Associate - with the common goal to help the OSSGA advance member issues, services and programs and move the industry forward. If you would like to join a committee, please contact Carol Hochu, OSSGA President, for further information. It's your Association, so make the most of your membership!

The following is a list of OSSGA committees and their respective chairperson.

Associate Members Committee
Promotes networking opportunities between Active and Associate members.

Chair: Bob Bezaire
Southwestern Sales
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Laura Parsons

Board Task Force on Water

Chair: Andrea Bourrie
Dufferin Aggregates
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Peter White

Community Relations Rehabilitation Committee
Keeps updated on leading edge rehabilitation practices and projects as well as community relations initiatives. Organizes the annual rehabilitation tour and seminar, and community relations seminar. Oversees the OSSGA's Industry Advancement Awards Program and Student Design Competition.

Chair: John Moroz
CBM Aggregates
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Peter White

Environment Committee
Works proactively with the Ministry of Environment on issues of mutual concern and keeps the memberhsip informed of current and emerging environmental issues. Reviews and awards the Environmental Innovation Award.

Chair: Glenn Harrington
Harrington & Hoyle Ltd.
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Peter White

Health & Safety Committee
Liaises with the Ministry of Labour, the Workers Safety & Insurance Board, and Mining and Aggregates Safety & Health, to collaborate on issues of mutual concern and promote safe working practices in the aggregate industry.

Co-Chair: Craig Copping
Port Colborne Quarries
Co-Chair: Norm Elmhirst
Nelson Aggregate Co.
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Carol Hochu

Land Use Planning Committee
Monitors provincial/municipal planning policies and process. AdvisesOSSGA on positions and referrels to the OMB on matters under the Planning Act. Reviews and comments on land use planning initiatives at the provincial and local levels.

Chair: Domenic Idone
R.W. Tomlinson
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Peter White

Operations & Technology Committee
Monitors and educates members on operations and technology issues. Also organizes an annual Operations Tour and Operations Seminar..

Chair: Doug Williams
Toromont/CAT
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Laura Parsons

Product Marketing Committee
Reviews and reports on all aspects of aggregate marketing and sales promotion as well as organizing an annual marketing seminar.

Co-Chair: Terry Waites
Dufferin Aggregates
Co-Chair: Gerald Quinlan
Lafarge Canada Inc.
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Marta Blocki

Specifications Committee
Monitors and responds to changes in specifications of aggregate products, in laboratory testing procedures and regulations and keeps the OSSGA membership informed of specification-related issues, changes, and new regulations that may affect members.

Co-Chair: Ryan Essex
Miller Paving
Co-Chair: James Gordon
Fowler Construction
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Marta Blocki

Transportation Committee
Monitors legislation and regulation on transportation issues at all levels of government and keeps the membership informed of emerging transportation issues. Work proactively with the Ministry of Transportation.

Chair: Malcolm Croskery
Pioneer Construction Inc.
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Carol Hochu

Five Regional Committees:
Each serves as the local voice and source of information for the aggregate industry and the Association in the region educating members and the public.

Eastern Ontario Regional Committee

Chair: Erwin Schulz
The Karson Group
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Peter White

Niagara Regional Committee

Chair: Ken Lucyshyn
Walker Industries Holdings Limited
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Carol Hochu

Northern Ontario Regional Committee

Chair: Mark Zinn
Ethier Sand & Gravel
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Carol Hochu

London Regional Committee

Chair: Jamie Martelle
Demar Aggregates
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Peter White

Waterloo Wellington Brant Regional Committee

Co-Chair: Tony Iacocca
Lafarge Canada Inc.
Co-Chair: Malcolm Matheson
Steed & Evans Limited
OSSGA Staff Liaison: Marta Blocki