The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board is pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Racher has accepted an offer to become the next Executive Director (ED) of the organization. She will replace Dr. Shelagh Montgomery when she leaves the Board at the end of March 2023.

Kathy is a long-term northerner with extensive experience in management and NWT regulatory processes. Through her previous work with Indigenous, territorial and federal governments, industry, as well as the Land and Water Boards, she will bring an excellent understanding of the regulatory system from many different perspectives.

The Board and staff look forward to working with Kathy in her new role.

Mavis Cli-Michaud, MVLWB Chair