Staff Directory

Destination and Workforce Development

The Destination and Workforce Development division is responsible for assisting destination areas, communities and operators in developing and coordinating tourism assets to enrich the quality of experiences, as well as tourism education and training to address the challenges of a competitive labour market.

Destination and Workforce Development Division

The division assists destination areas, communities and operators in developing and co-ordinating tourism assets to enrich the quality of experiences, as well as supporting tourism planning and development activities to grow tourism in Saskatchewan. The division is also responsible for the co-ordination of human resources development initiatives and the provision of education and training to support Saskatchewan's tourism sector.

Tracy Breher Vice-President, Destination and Workforce Development 306-933-5905 tracy.breher@tourismsask.com
Mark England Executive Director, Destination Development 306-933-5918 mark.england@tourismsask.com
Kristel Abi Aad Executive Assistant 306-933-7188 kristel.abiaad@tourismsask.com

Departments within the Destination and Workforce Development division include:


Destination Development

The Destination Development department is responsible for the initiation and support of tourism planning and development activities that expand tourism in the province. This work is undertaken in collaboration with tourism businesses, attractions and all levels of government, with the objectives of increasing visitor expenditures and developing the province as a more competitive, marketable and investment-ready destination.

Mark England Executive Director, Destination Development 306-933-5918 mark.england@tourismsask.com
Bob Kadis Industry Development Consultant 306-933-5903 bob.kadis@tourismsask.com
Carey Baker Industry Development Consultant 306-933-7948 carey.baker@tourismsask.com
Brenden Branscombe Industry Development Consultant 306-933-7493 brenden.branscombe@tourismsask.com
Corrina Kapeller Regional Tourism Development Consultant 306-812-8882
corrina.kapeller@tourismsask.com
Heather Blouin* Industry Development Consultant 306-787-2825
heather.blouin@tourismsask.com
Brendan Manz* Industry Development Consultant 306-787-2643
brendan.manz@tourismsask.com

Destination Development staff are located in the Saskatoon office.

*Regina office

Workforce Development

The Workforce Development department is responsible for the co-ordination of human resources development initiatives and the provision of education and training to support Saskatchewan's tourism sector. Its mandate addresses human resource management, employee recruitment and retention, post-secondary and technical training, awareness of tourism as a viable career choice and the development of a professional and more representative tourism workforce.

Denise Hauta Director, Workforce Development 306-933-7172 denise.hauta@tourismsask.com
Darrell Noakes Communications and Marketing Specialist 306-933-5916 darrell.noakes@tourismsask.com
Abigail Tumanon Administrative Assistant 306-933-5908 abigail.tumanon@tourismsask.com
Carl Gonzales Administrative Assistant 306-933-5900 carl.gonzales@tourismsask.com
Lendee Wiebe Resource and Exam Centre Coordinator 306-933-5910 lendee.wiebe@tourismsask.com
Lynne Kennedy Workforce Development Consultant 306-933-7187 lynne.kennedy@tourismsask.com
Danielle Potter Project Coordinator 306-933-5928 danielle.potter@tourismsask.com
Tamica Small Workforce Development Consultant (Training) 306-933-5913 tamica.small@tourismsask.com
Nicholas Haines Workforce Development Specialist (Training) 306-933-7036 nicholas.haines@tourismsask.com

All Workforce Development staff are located in the Saskatoon office.


To learn more about Tourism Saskatchewan's organizational structure, visit the directory main page or the following divisions: