Meet CanSIA's Executive Team

The CanSIA Executive Team is a responsive, dynamic and innovative group of professionals who are dedicated to developing markets, creating opportunities and building community for the Canadian solar energy industry through CanSIA’s three core service areas:
  • Policy Development & Advocacy;
  • Industry Capacity Development; and
  • Profile Building & Networking.
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President & CEO | Wes Johnston, MBA
Wes provides leadership for strategic initiatives, business strategy and operations at CanSIA.  Wes has developed significant expertise in solar energy markets, policy development and regulatory affairs and strong relationships with industry, stakeholders and all levels of government since joining CanSIA in 2007. Wes holds a BBA, (University of PEI), MAES (University of Waterloo) and MBA (Queen’s University). Wes is an avid golfer who tries to spend at least a couple of weeks per year on the fairways of his native Prince Edward Island.
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​LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wesbjohnston 
Email: wjohnston@cansia.ca
Director of Operations | Mike Marta
Mike currently serves as CanSIA’s Director of Operations overseeing the day to day office operations and programs for the organization including finance, administration, membership and partnerships. Mike’s career includes over twenty-five years of senior management experience including twenty with the Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation where he held the position of Vice President of Business Development responsible for revenue generation, financial management, partnerships, sponsorship, membership and strategic planning for three of Canada’s National Museums. Most recently, Mike served as CEO for the Alzheimer Society Serving Ottawa and Renfrew County where he successfully re-established the Society’s programs and services in the National Capital Region. Mike graduated from Hamilton College, NY with a B.A. Degree in Economics and Government Relations. He is a former professional hockey player who continues to enjoy playing the sport. 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/mike-marta
Email: mike@cansia.ca
Policy and Regulatory Affairs Manager | Lyle Goldberg
​Lyle currently serves as CanSIA’s Policy and Regulatory Affairs Manager for Nova Scotia. This role aims to grow the solar market in Nova Scotia by collaborating with the solar industry, the three orders of government, local utilities, regulatory agencies and other key stakeholders. Lyle spent the last 15 years as a policy analyst and manager with the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities where he was responsible for establishing effective strategies, building strong stakeholder relations, managing programs and providing strategic guidance to municipal leaders. Lyle holds a BA from Saint Francis Xavier University, an MPA from Queen’s University, and a Master of Urban and Rural Planning from the Technical University of Nova Scotia. In his spare time, Lyle enjoys fly fishing, tennis and playing guitar and banjo. He lives in Halifax with his wife and daughter.
 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lylegoldberg
Email: lyle@cansia.ca
Membership & Business Development Manager | Julie Mair
Julie brings a sincere passion for member services and strives to provide a strong value proposition to the CanSIA membership. Julie researches, oversees and implements value added member programs, and facilitates partnership agreements to improve member benefits. Julie has over twenty-five years of experience in both the private and public sector, with a solid background for advocacy. Julie’s previous role as Manager, Member Services at BIOTECanada provided her the insight to develop and enhance the Sponsorship Support Program and to manage and nurture partner relationships. Julie has lived most of her life in Ottawa, and as an avid hockey fan she proudly supports the Ottawa Senators!

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julie-mair/
​Email: julie@cansia.ca
Communications & Administrative Coordinator | Isabel Payne
Isabel provides administrative support for the President and Vice-President, while also executing the organization’s internal and external communications. Born and raised in Ottawa, Isabel studied Communication at the University of Ottawa with a year abroad in the UK studying European media. She is an avid supporter of Ottawa’s many hard-working animal rescues and can often be found volunteering at Freedom Dog Rescue events around town.
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/isabelpayne/​
​Email: isabel@cansia.ca