FORTISBC ENERGY INC.
Joe Mazza
Vice President, Energy Supply and Resource Development
Mr. Mazza leads energy supply and resource development functions, including strategic and commercial oversight for gas, power, renewable energy, as well as energy solutions for FortisBC customers. He brings 24 years of experience in the energy industry, including a background in energy supply, operations, engineering, business development, major projects, safety and environmental management, as well as stakeholder and Indigenous relations. Most recently, Mr. Mazza was SVP, operations and engineering at PNG and director, Global Infrastructure Advisory at KPMG. Previously, he spent more than 12 years with FortisBC in successive management roles. He started his career at Husky Energy in an engineering capacity. Mr. Mazza is a professional engineer, holding a B.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and an MBA from Royal Roads University. He is also an active board member of the Northwest Gas Association and is a member of the United Way of British Columbia Cabinet.
Doug Slater
President, External and
Indigenous Relations
Doug Slater has more than 10 years of experience with FortisBC, holding various leadership roles including Labour and Employee Relations, Disability Management, Pensions, FortisBC Alternative Energy Services Inc. and Regulatory Affairs. In his current role as Vice President of External and Indigenous Relations, he oversees the work needed to deliver on our long-term goal of becoming B.C.’s energy partner of choice while meeting our short-term priorities of enhancing engagement with key stakeholders, responding to the evolving policy landscape, and leading our innovation portfolio as we pursue a lower-carbon energy future. Mr. Slater holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of British Columbia.
Mr. Slater is a Registered Professional Forester, Chartered Professional Accountant as well as a Certified Human Resources Professional.