Butch Dalton

President


1133 Regent Street, Suite 110
P.O. Box 30035, Prospect Plaza,
Fredericton, NB E3B 0H8
Tel: (506) 457-2233
[email protected]

Butch Dalton

Butch Dalton is the President of the Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA), bringing eight years of dedicated service to the organization. Starting in development and fundraising, Butch played a pivotal role in advancing the association’s fundraising initiatives and cultivating long-term strategic partnerships. His leadership and commitment to Atlantic salmon conservation led to his appointment as President, where he continues to advance MSA’s mission to protect and restore wild Atlantic salmon populations in the Miramichi watershed.

Butch holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and a Master’s degree in Policy Studies, equipping him with expertise in environmental & social policy analysis and development, environmental governance, and community-based management. Following his graduate studies, he was awarded the Tibor T. Polgar Fellowship by the Hudson River Foundation, recognizing his contributions to environmental research and policy. His academic background, combined with hands-on experience, has enabled him to build strong, collaborative teams and engage local communities in conservation efforts.

A strong advocate for co-management approaches, Butch works to ensure that Indigenous, governmental, and stakeholder groups collaborate to support sustainable Atlantic salmon populations. His leadership focuses on science-based conservation, habitat restoration, and community engagement to support the long-term sustainability of Atlantic salmon, reinforcing MSA’s role as a driving force in Atlantic salmon conservation in the Miramichi.

Holly Labadie

Hatchery Manager


South Esk Office
485 Route 420
South Esk, NB E1V 4L9
Tel: (506) 622-8739
[email protected]

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
[email protected]

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.

Dylan Hyland

Senior Hatchery Technician


South Esk Office
485 Route 420
South Esk, NB E1V 4L9
Tel: (506) 622-8739
[email protected]

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!

Tehillah Porter

Admin and Member Relations Coordinator


South Esk Office
485 Route 420
South Esk, NB E1V 4L9
Tel: (506) 622-4000
[email protected]

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, reading, 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) 457-2233
[email protected]

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! 

Alice Tran

Finance Coordinator


South Esk Office
485 Route 420
South Esk, NB E1V 4L9
Tel: (506) 622-4000
[email protected]

Alice Tran

Alice Tran, originally from Vietnam, has lived in Canada for seven years and brings over four years of expertise in financial management and administrative support. She is highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Sage, and QuickBooks, with extensive experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, data management, financial reporting, and vendor payment coordination.

 

Before joining the Miramichi Salmon Association, Alice held a finance and administration role at Mount Allison University, where she oversaw account reconciliation, transaction processing, and budgeting. At MSA, she leverages her strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and customer service experience to ensure the Association’s operations and conservation programs are supported efficiently and effectively.

Jansen Blacquier

Conservation Technician

South Esk Office
485 Route 420
South Esk, NB E1V 4L9
Tel: (506) 622-8739
[email protected]

Jansen Blacquier

Born and raised in Miramichi, Jansen received his B.Sc. in Marine Biology from UNB Saint John where he studied within both freshwater and coastal environments. As the grandson of First Cast Volunteer Dewey Gillespie, he has been around salmon for most of his life.

 

Having worked as a summer student for the MSA, he is well versed and extremely passionate towards the programs operating here. He has also worked with the Huntsman Marine Institute through his independent study with UNB, and as a previous technician for Cooke Aquaculture allowing him to gain valuable aquaculture experience.

 

Outside of the hatchery, you can find Jansen through a variety of ways across the river. From acting to fiddle playing, to event organizing as a member of the Loggieville Rec., he always has something within the community on the go.