Our Staff Team

Crystal Finlayson

Chief Executive Officer
e:  coo@whitelakelp.ca
t:  (807) 822-2624

Lana Lawrence-Petten

Director of Corporate Services and Human Resourcese:  opsdirector@whitelakelp.ca
c:  (705) 255-3293

Lana has been working with White Lake LP since 2017.  Her experience working in management and health and safety in construction, mining and energy sectors has given her a remarkable and highly valuable skill-set for her role with us.  Lana reports to the CEO, and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization including policy development and enforcement, job planning, procurement, human resources, health and safety, asset management, customer liaison and job monitoring, quality control and issues related to management.

Wayne Sabourin

Director of Operations
e: operations@whitelakelp.ca
t:  (807) 822-2624

Annette Currie

Mining Manager
e:  mining@whitelakelp.ca
c:  (705) 257-8650

Annette is a proud Neyaashiinigmiing band member (Cape Croker Unceded Reserve) Annette has been working with the Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg First Nation for over 5 years in various roles. Starting with White Lake in 2016 to commence the Community Energy plan and extending her role to the Ontario Works department as the Employment and Training councillor for 3 years. Annette has joined the White Lake team as the Manager of Mining Services and Liaison for the Barrick contract. Annette will take on an expanded role as Manager – Workforce Services, with a stronger emphasis on supporting and growing all of our labour supply agreements including development of career paths for our employees and diversification into technical, professional and managerial positions. Annette is committed to continuing to make a positive contribution to the Netmizaaggagmig Nishnaabeg nation and people.

Derek Sabourin

Health and Safety Manager
e: safety@whitelakelp.ca 
t:  (807) 228-3928

Derek Sabourin is the Health and Safety manager of White Lake LP.  He has been in mining for 26 plus years; 19 years as an Operator and one in the open pit.  Drilling was his main task while in the open pit and he prides himself on big meter numbers.

Derek spent the last 7 years working underground as a production miner and then construction miner as a grader operator.  He has learned the safety culture of Barrick Gold and served as a crew safety rep and JHSC rep, Meter-man, Grader-man, Safety-man.

Derek is happy to be home working for his community.

Larry George

Director of Operations and Construction
e: ocdirector@whitelakelp.ca
t: (807) 822-2624

 

Sandy Killingbeck

Admin
e:  admin@whitelakelp.ca
t:  807-822-2624

I live in Manitouwadge and recently moved there from White River. For the past 3 years I have been working at Ontario Works here in Pic Mobert at the Ontario Works Building as an Employment Worker.  Prior to that I worked in White River at the Catholic School for 13 years.  I have 2 beautiful daughters.  Kathryn Desmoulin (23) and Crystal Desmoulin (18).  David Desmoulin is my partner for 29 years and counting. I am a passionate person; I care about this community like it’s my own.

Patrick Pirie

Director of Retail and Energy
e:  retail-energydirector@whitelakelp.ca

Kristi Shaganash

Contract Supervisor – Janitorial
e: janitorial@whitelakelp.ca
t:  (807) 822-2624

Claire Desmoulin

Contract Supervisor – Barrick LSA
e:  Claire.Desmoulin@barrick.com
t: (807) 822-2624

Claire started working for White Lake LP in 2021 in the Underground Contract driving a haul truck. In 2023 Claire accepted an offer letter to be the Contract Supervisor on the Barrick LSA.
I started in the Mining Industry 2 months after I graduated high school, and it has been the greatest decision. White Lake has given me many great opportunities for my career. I strive to be a perfect role model in my community and White Lake has given me the opportunity to show my community and my generation that it is possible to succeed. Not only do I get to be a role model for other band members, but I also have the privilege to help them succeed in their own careers.

Kim Dumas

Contract Supervisor – Barminco LSA
e: barminco@whitelakelp.ca 
t: (807) 822-2624

Kevin Gaudette

Contract Supervisor – E360
e: E360@whitelakelp.ca
t: (807) 822-2624