NAIT welcomes three new public board members

  • July 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
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NAIT is pleased to welcome three new public members to its Board of Governors, for a three-year term, effective July 2, 2026: 

  • Craig Corbett, Chief Executive Officer, Tacada Group 
  • Brian de Haan, Chief Executive Officer, MIC Medical Imaging 
  • Rob Otway, Construction and Infrastructure Executive 

Each individual brings extensive leadership experience across construction, healthcare, governance, real estate, and organizational strategy. Their collective expertise will support NAIT’s continued growth and impact as Alberta’s largest provider of trades training.  

Craig Corbett 
A strategic leader who drives growth with extensive experience in real estate, investments and major corporate transactions. 

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As Chief Executive Officer of Tacada Group, Craig Corbett provides strategic leadership across the organization’s residential and investment divisions, helping to shape the company’s direction by identifying new opportunities for innovation and expansion.  

Prior to joining Tacada Group, Craig served as Chief Executive Officer of a large-scale real estate organization with residential, commercial, and hospitality investments throughout Canada and the United States. Earlier in his career, he practiced as a corporate mergers and acquisitions lawyer with a national law firm, advising on complex transactions, business strategy, and corporate governance. 

Craig’s unique combination of executive leadership, investment expertise, and legal experience provides a valuable perspective on organizational growth and transformation. His collaborative leadership style and commitment to excellence make him a respected leader in Alberta’s business community. 

Brian de Haan 
An accomplished healthcare leader with a strong track record in governance, strategic growth, organizational culture, and operational excellence. 

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Brian de Haan is a people-focused healthcare executive with extensive experience leading high-performing teams across public and private multi-site healthcare organizations. As Chief Executive Officer of MIC Medical Imaging, he oversees all business operations through a multidisciplinary leadership team, supporting more than 500 staff who deliver diagnostic imaging services across Edmonton and Northern Alberta. 

Recognized for his expertise in operational excellence, strategic growth, governance, and culture building, Brian has a proven track record of leading complex organizations and driving meaningful outcomes. His leadership extends beyond the healthcare sector through service on several non-profit boards, where he has provided strategic direction and governance oversight. 

Brian holds a Master of Business Administration from Athabasca University and is a Certified Health Executive (CHE) through the Canadian College of Health Leaders. A dedicated community leader, he values family, wellness, and balance, and enjoys sports and the outdoors. 

Rob Otway 
An accomplished construction and governance leader with deep expertise in operations, sustainability, business growth, and community impact. 

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Rob Otway, P.Eng., ICD.D, is an accomplished construction industry executive with almost four decades of leadership experience across Western Canada. He most recently served as Executive Vice President for Bird Construction, overseeing Buildings and Special Projects operations in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Prior to that, he held several senior roles with PCL Construction, including Vice President and District Manager positions in Edmonton, Calgary, and Regina.  

Rob’s expertise spans operational management, business development, client relations, and corporate sustainability, including leading the development of PCL’s first Corporate Sustainability Report. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Gold Seal Certification, and an ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. Rob is currently Board Chair for the Diabetes Research Foundation Institute of Canada and is an investor and advisor to several Alberta-based early-stage companies.  

NAIT Board of Governors Quick Facts  

  • NAIT’s Board of Governors typically comprises 16 members, including 10 public members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Provincial legislation also allows for additional public members to be appointed on the recommendation of the Minister of Advanced Education. 
  • NAIT’s Board of Governors also includes:   
    • 2 students nominated by the council of the students’ association   
    • 2 academic staff members nominated by the academic staff association   
    • 1 non-academic staff member nominated by the non-academic staff union   
    • The President of NAIT 

Media inquiries:  

Veronica Jubinville 
NAIT Media Relations 
media@nait.ca