Butch Dalton

President


1133 Regent Street, Suite 110
P.O. Box 30035, Prospect Plaza,
Fredericton, NB E3B 0H8
Tel: (506) 461-2723
butch@miramichisalmon.ca

Butch Dalton

William (Butch) Dalton was born in New York City but grew up in the Fredericton area. At an early age, Butch became interested in business and opened a freshly squeezed orange juice company at the Boyce Farmers’ Market in Fredericton. Butch and his wife Kathy, have continuously operated this business for 40 years.

Butch studied at UNB where he earned a Masters of Philosophy in Policy Studies degree. Upon graduating, Butch was awarded the Tibor T. Polgar fellowship by the Hudson River Foundation in NY. 

Butch is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys canoeing, golfing, fishing, and upland bird hunting with his dog Bluebell.

Holly Labadie

Hatchery Manager


South Esk Office
485 Route 420
South Esk, NB E1V 4L9
Tel: (506) 622-8739
holly@miramichisalmon.ca

Holly Labadie

Born in Toronto, ON, Holly moved to Fredericton, NB in elementary school and called it home for the next 20 years. She attended UNB where she received her B.Sc. in biology and her M.Sc. in biology studying lake sturgeon in the Winnipeg River in Manitoba. Holly has always enjoyed the outdoors and working in aquatic environments, especially with fish. She’s previously worked for an engineering firm doing field work, at the Mactaquac Biodiversity facility, for a land-based caviar producer, and in MSA's biologist position.


When she’s not working you can find her and her husband running their 2 dogs or chasing after their 7 cats, enjoying some home gardening, listening to podcasts, watching movies, or sitting down to read a good book with a cup of tea.

Lyndsay Jay-Keating

Biologist


South Esk Office
485 Route 420
South Esk, NB E1V 4L9
Tel: (506) 622-4000
biologist@miramichisalmon.ca

Lyndsay Jay-Keating

Born and raised in Miramichi, Lyndsay grew up spending countless hours on the Miramichi River. She attended UPEI and received her B.Sc. in Biology with a minor in Business Administration.

Lyndsay has been fond of the MSA hatchery grounds since a very young age. She has visited the site through school field trips and many visits to the U-fish pond with family. She first joined the MSA team as a summer student in 2016 and, through a real passion for conservation, returned every year! You could say she was "hooked."

During her free time, you can always find Lyndsay kayaking, fishing, or canoeing. Lyndsay says she will always be happiest on the river, doing what she loves.

Gaby Dubois-Giasson

Finance Coordinator


South Esk Office
485 Route 420
South Esk, NB E1V 4L9
Tel: (506) 622-4000
finance@miramichisalmon.ca

Gaby Dubois-Giasson

Gaby attended the University of Montreal where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree  in Math-Economy. She has worked at Ultramar, Warner Bros France, and Public Works and Government Services Canada. Her experience in purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll makes her a great fit for the MSA’s Finance Coordinator position.

Originally from Montreal, Gaby has spent a lot of time traveling and backpacking. Gaby lived in France for 8 years before deciding to return to Canada to live on the Miramichi River, close to nature, with her husband and three kids.  In her spare time, Gaby enjoys reading, hiking, yoga, singing, and doing activities with her children.

“Passionate about preserving Earth and all her species, I’m very happy to be in a position where I can make a significant contribution on a daily basis”.

Dylan Hyland

Hatchery Technician


South Esk Office
485 Route 420
South Esk, NB E1V 4L9
Tel: (506) 622-8739
tech@miramichisalmon.ca

Dylan Hyland

Dylan was born and raised in Sunny Corner, and graduated from UNB with a major in Biology. During his free time he enjoys hanging out with friends, fishing, playing baseball, and going to the gym.

Dylan has always had a strong interest in sciences and working outdoors, which is why working at the MSA is perfect for him!

Brody Hallihan

Conservation Technician
South Esk Office
485 Route 420
South Esk, NB E1V 4L9
Tel: (506) 622-8739
tech@miramichisalmon.ca

Brody Hallihan

Born and raised in Miramichi, Brody recently graduated from NBCC Miramichi with a diploma in Environmental Technology.

He first joined the MSA as a volunteer in the winter and went on to complete his work practicum with the MSA during his last college semester. Brody has now joined the MSA as our Conservation Technician.

Brody is a fan of anything digital or motorized and loves to attend car shows around the Maritimes. If he isn’t found driving or working on his car, he’s sure to be searching for its next upgrade.

Tehillah Porter

Admin and Member Relations Coordinator


South Esk Office
485 Route 420
South Esk, NB E1V 4L9
Tel: (506) 622-4000
admin@miramichisalmon.ca

Tehillah Porter

Born in South Africa, her family immigrated to Canada when Tehillah was three years old. She lived in rural Manitoba until 2013 when she moved to New Brunswick, calling Miramichi home ever since.

 

Tehillah now lives in South Esk with her husband and three cats. In her spare time, she enjoys working in her garden, playing pickleball with her husband, and being creative through painting and drawing.

Jeff Russell

Program and Development Coordinator


1133 Regent Street, Suite 110
P.O. Box 30035, Prospect Plaza,
Fredericton, NB E3B 0H8
Tel: (506) 447-1295
events@miramichisalmon.ca

Jeff Russell

Jeff was born and raised in Hanwell, New Brunswick, and lives in Fredericton. Jeff has always been a frequent visitor to Miramichi, having family ties to Miramichi and the Miramichi River. 

Jeff has a background in horticulture, and a B.A. from St. Thomas University with a major in Environment and Society. He has an interest in sustainability and protecting the environment as he loves the outdoors, and the joy and health benefits that can be found there.

When not at work, Jeff can be found spending time outdoors with their dog Abbey and their new baby girl!