TNPI - Key Persons


Bernadette Silva-Nguyen

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Manager, Security, Environment & Emergency Management
Bernadette Silva-Nguyen joined Trans-Northern Pipelines in February 2022 as Manager, Security, Environment, and Emergency Management, overseeing the company's environmental and asset protection and emergency preparedness and response functions. As a chemical engineer with over 16 years of experience in the oil industry, she has held multiple positions in engineering, business analysis, regulatory affairs, environment, health & safety, and project development. Prior to joining TNPI, Ms. Silva-Nguyen was a Senior Development Lead at Suncor where she was leading large, multi-facility projects, related to supporting sustainability and energy transition goals. Ms. Silva-Nguyen holds a Bachelor of Engineering and Management degree from McMaster University and is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

Gail Sharko

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Manager, Regulatory and External Affairs
Gail Sharko joined Trans-Northern Pipelines in 2012. With over 30 years of experience, she has held senior positions within the transportation industry specializing in Health and Safety, Quality, Regulatory and Compliance. Ms. Sharko is responsible for ensuring that TNPI conducts its business within regulatory requirements and follows sound industry practices to ensure operational excellence for internal and external stakeholders.

Jane Keast - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • President
  • President and CEO of Trans - Northern Pipelines Inc
Jane Keast was appointed President and CEO of Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. in August 2020. A licensed professional engineer with more than 30 years of experience in the Oil and Gas, and Power Generation sectors, her career has spanned a broad range of leadership experience in Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance, in addition to functional roles in Environmental Health & Safety and Supply Chain Management. Most recently, Ms. Keast was supporting the Suncor Commerce City Refinery leadership team on the advancement and implementation of safety, reliability, and environmental improvements. From 2012-2016, she led the Suncor St. Clair Ethanol Plant business, progressing the development and implementation of a long-term strategy and operational management system, and embedding operational discipline principles into everyday operations. Ms. Keast holds both a Chemistry degree and a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont.

Luc Camiré

Job Titles:
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Vice President, Operations & Corporate Safety
Luc Camiré is a Mechanical Engineer with 25 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, primarily with Shell. He has worked in Ontario and Quebec in a variety of roles, including bulk terminal operations and project management. Mr. Camiré also brings several years of experience in leading HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) management systems. Mr. Camiré is responsible for leading the Product Movement and Field Services groups at TNPI.

Michael Speagle

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Director, Business Services and Secretary - Treasurer
Michael Speagle has been with TNPI over 20 years. In his current role, Mr. Speagle is responsible for financial reporting, taxation, treasury, and overseeing the accounting and budgeting functions for TNPI. Mr. Speagle is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University.

Michèle Laperrière

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Vice - President, Engineering and Integrity
Michèle Laperrière has worked in the energy sector since 1995 when she joined Imperial Oil. With a backgkround in mechanical engineering, Ms. Laperrière has held a variety of project-management, planning and supply roles throughout her career that saw her working in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec and on Canada's East Coast. Prior to her appointment to lead the company's Engineering and Integrity Group on July 1, 2020, Ms. Laperrière led initiatives to enhance Trans-Northern's Operational Excellence Management System.

Nadia Zorzi

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Human Resources
  • Member of the Leadership Team
Nadia Zorzi joined Trans-Northern Pipelines in 2015, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administrative Studies from York University. Throughout her career Ms. Zorzi has worked in a variety of Human Resource roles within the oil and gas sector, mainly supporting Petro-Canada and Suncor. She is responsible for supporting TNPI's Human Resource development. Ms. Zorzi provides expertise and guidance as the Manager, Human Resources for all HR driven initiatives and programs.