Butch Dalton

Interim President


1133 Regent Street, Suite 110
P.O. Box 30035, Prospect Plaza,
Fredericton, NB E3B 0H8
Tel: (506) 457-2233 or (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 partner 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
dylan@miramichisalmon.ca

Dylan Hyland

Dylan was born and raised in Sunny Corner, and recently 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!

Vanessa McLaughlin

Membership and Communications Coordinator


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

Vanessa McLaughlin

Vanessa is originally from Sunny Corner and she continues to reside there with her family today. She studied Cognitive Science at Mount Allison University, but her passion for communications and professional work led her to the MSA.

For Vanessa, the Miramichi community and history are a huge part of her identity. Her family has a legacy of salmon guiding and managing fishing lodges, and this heritage has given her a special connection to the Miramichi River.


In her spare time, Vanessa enjoys watching movies and drawing. She values the time she spends with her husband and dog, as well as weekend family gatherings.

Mitch O'Donnell

Conservation Technician


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

Mitch O'Donnell

Mitch first joined the Miramichi Salmon Association team as a summer student in 2020, where he helped with work on the river and at our hatchery facility. After completing his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Mount Allison University, he went on to work in St. Stephen as a Marine Biologist for SIMCorp NB. However, he eventually returned to the Miramichi River to take on the position of our new Conservation Technician.

Mitch is from Doaktown and loves to fly fish. Growing up on the Main Southwest Miramichi River has lead him to be passionate about Atlantic salmon conservation work.