Robert Belanger — Crofton Division
Robert Belanger joined Catalyst in January 2011 as general manager Crofton Division. He brings over 22 years of industry experience having held various roles in operations, sales and executive management with E.B. Forest Products, Domtar, Inc., Deerfield Specialty Papers, Glassine Canada and Georgia Pacific. With both a BSc and MBA, Robert has the proven ability and a successful track record of delivering the needs of shareholders, customers and employees by creating a work environment of shared goals and values.
Tom Paisley — Port Alberni
Tom Paisley became general manager of the Port Alberni Division in May 2009 and was general manager of the former Elk Falls Division prior to that date. Tom joined the company in January 2006 as mill manager, paper operations at Elk Falls Division. He brought more than two decades of industry experience with him, having served as an operations manager, production manager and in a variety of other positions in leading mills. With both science and engineering degrees and expertise in plant management, product development, marketing and maintenance/engineering management, Tom is a seasoned and well rounded leader.
Stew Gibson — Powell River
Stew Gibson was appointed acting general manager of the Powell River division in February 2012. He was previously in Powell River having arrived as the director, paper operations in 2005. In 2008 he was appointed general manager. In 2011, he left the division to assume the role of Manager, Special Projects. He began his career in the pulp and paper industry at Crofton Division in 1991 as a mechanical engineer. From there he moved to other divisions as a maintenance supervisor and paper machine supervisor, completing a master’s degree in pulp and paper technology along the way. Stew became a paper machine superintendent in 2000, contributing to improved results in safety, quality, production and manufacturing costs. He is presently completing his Masters in Business Administration.
Murray Hewitt - Snowflake Division
Murray Hewitt joined Catalyst in March 2010 as general manager Snowflake Division. He brings over 25 years industry experience having served in progressive operations, mill and corporate management positions with Atlantic Packaging, Avenor, Bowater, Abitibibowater and Xerium Technologies. A self motivated leader with proven strengths in leadership, turnaround of existing operations, strategic planning, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. Murray has a BSc. Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto.
