Bryan Thompson

Bryan Thompson has over 25 years of work experience in the engineering and maintenance field. Bryan most recently served as the Senior Director of Engineering for the Cheese Business Unit at Gay Lea Foods. Prior to that, they held a similar position at Bothwell Cheese Inc. from 2017 onwards. From 2011 to 2018, Bryan worked as the Senior Manager of Engineering and Maintenance at Vantage Foods Inc. Bryan also held the role of Maintenance Manager at Martinrea International from 2007 to 2011. Bryan began their career as a Maintenance Technician at Kraft Foods Group from 2002 to 2007 and spent the initial years as a Maintenance Technician at Messier-Bugatti-Dowty from 1997 to 2002.

Bryan Thompson holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Production & Operations Management from McMaster University. Bryan also has a Bachelor's degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from the same institution. In addition, they have completed the Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist program and the Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology program at Durham College. Bryan Thompson has also obtained certifications as a Certified Member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee, an Industrial Millwright, and a Machinist.