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Meet the Executive!

Executive Director
Gordon Gage


Gordon recently accepted the role of full time Executive Director in January 2011. Gordon comes to the MLOA with a strong management background. His most recent position was in the field of internet marketing. His tourism experience includes thirteen years as a Board member of the Winnipeg Art Gallery, three years as Chairman of the Board and is now the current Past Chairman and also Chair of the Nominating & Governance Committee. He is also currently a Board member of Fish Futures Inc., a Board member of the Manitoba Chapter for Safari Club International and serves on the Board for the Canadian Federation of Outfitters Associations in Ottawa. As well he sits on the Project Review Committee for the Province of Manitoba's Fisheries Enhancement Fund and is a member of the Industry Advisory Committee for Travel Manitoba. His tourism experience also includes many years working in North Western Ontario where he owned and operated a large houseboat resort catering to hunting, fishing and eco-tourism on Lake of the Woods. Gordon brings with him a wide range of experience to our association and he welcomes all your inquiries and  will be happy to offer his assistance with any matter that may be a concern to you. He can be reached in the MLOA office at:
Phone#: 204-772-1912
 


President (Director at Large)
Paul Conchatre- Paul operates Birdtail Waterfowl Service. He can be contacted at:
PHONE: 204-294-2694



 


Vice-President (Director-Zone 3)
Helgi Einarsson - Helgi and his wife, Dale, operate Einarsson's Guide Service. He can be contacted at:
PHONE: 204-659-4573


Secretary (Director -Zone 1)
Debbie Soloway- Debbie operates D. & O. Soloway Outfitters. Debbie is also an active member of the North West MLOA. She can be contacted at:
PHONE: 204-263-2643


Treasurer (Director-at-Large)
Ken Kobelka - Ken operates Evergreen Resort. He Can be contacted at:
PHONE: 204-624-5750

 


Director – Zone 5
Brad Gogal operates Burntwood Lake Lodge and Outcamps. He can be contacted at:

Toll Free: 1-877-358-2259
Email: burntwood@burntwood.com
 


Director – Zone 4
Anne-Louse Budd and her husband Jim operate Gunisao Lake Lodge with their son Dusty and his wife. She can be contacted at:
PHONE: 517-676-5728


Director- Zone 2
Jerry Dunlop- Jerry operates Dunlop's Fly-in Lodge and Outposts. He can be contacted at:
PHONE: 204-422-6809


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Director-at-Large
Judy Usunier - Judy and her husband, Tom, operate Big Grass Outfitters. She can be contacted at:
PHONE: 204-386-2145
 


Director-at-Large
Mike Adey – Mike operates Whiteshell Outfitters He can be contacted at:
PHONE: 204-369-5354


Director-At-Large
Ron Dare- Ron operates Bear Track Outfitters, he can be reached at;
PHONE: 204-224-4873

 


Past President
Pit Turenne- Pit and his wife Julie operate Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge. He can be contacted at:
PHONE: 204-237-5253

 


Director-Allieds
Brian Locoshavich- Brian is a Marketing Associate with Sysco Winnipeg. He can be contacted at:
PHONE: 204-478-4144