Patrick Thera
Advanced Technologies
Patrick is the President of Advanced Technologies. He joined SED in 1985 and became President of SED Systems in 2012 which subsequently became Calian SED in 2019. He has obtained extensive experience in satellite communications, program management and business development through his progressive roles with the company. Patrick holds a B.Sc. Hon. in Computer Science from the University of Saskatchewan.
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Patrick Thera
Patrick is the President of Advanced Technologies. He joined SED in 1985 and became President of SED Systems in 2012 which subsequently became Calian SED in 2019. He has obtained extensive experience in satellite communications, program management and business development through his progressive roles with the company. Patrick holds a B.Sc. Hon. in Computer Science from the University of Saskatchewan.
Terry Rohrke
Electronics Design & Manufacturing
Terry has more than 36 years of experience at Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED) in various technical and managerial roles. These include production engineering, project and satellite operations management, and business development. Terry is responsible for developing lasting and growing relationships with major prime contractors, DND and SMEs on defence and aerospace programs where Calian’s engineering and manufacturing services can be provided. Terry is also responsible for the successful execution of the programs within the business unit.
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Terry Rohrke
Terry has more than 36 years of experience at Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED) in various technical and managerial roles. These include production engineering, project and satellite operations management, and business development. Terry is responsible for developing lasting and growing relationships with major prime contractors, DND and SMEs on defence and aerospace programs where Calian’s engineering and manufacturing services can be provided. Terry is also responsible for the successful execution of the programs within the business unit.
Darryl Kacher
Engineering Solutions & Services
Darryl is Vice President of Engineering and has over 25 years of experience with the company, working most recently on high performance RF ground stations in support of our customer’s leading-edge satellite systems. He is amazed on a daily basis by the world-class capabilities that his entire team brings to the table.
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Darryl Kacher
Darryl is Vice President of Engineering and has over 25 years of experience with the company, working most recently on high performance RF ground stations in support of our customer’s leading-edge satellite systems. He is amazed on a daily basis by the world-class capabilities that his entire team brings to the table.
Darren Schlageter
Antennas and RF Systems
Darren has over 25 years of experience in various positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, project, and management roles with Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED). He is responsible for identifying new opportunities, building customer relations and ensuring good project execution and meeting critical schedules. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.
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Darren Schlageter
Darren has over 25 years of experience in various positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, project, and management roles with Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED). He is responsible for identifying new opportunities, building customer relations and ensuring good project execution and meeting critical schedules. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.
Mike Tourigny
Systems Engineering Solutions
Mike Tourigny has over 30 years of experience at Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED), including more than 20 years in senior management roles. Mike is responsible for the Manufacturing operation including procurement, assembly, test, service and logistics. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and Computer Science.
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Mike Tourigny
Mike Tourigny has over 30 years of experience at Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED), including more than 20 years in senior management roles. Mike is responsible for the Manufacturing operation including procurement, assembly, test, service and logistics. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and Computer Science.
Gord Youngson
Engineering Solutions & Services
Gord is an experienced Engineer, Manager, Director, with a demonstrated history of capturing and delivering operational and training programs in the Defence, Security, Healthcare and Critical Systems domains, demonstrating strong leadership, customer focus, team building, and organizational skills. Gord supports the development of the Engineering and Technical Services Business Line with a focus on the continued evolution of the capability/offering to the critical systems domain.
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Gord Youngson
Gord is an experienced Engineer, Manager, Director, with a demonstrated history of capturing and delivering operational and training programs in the Defence, Security, Healthcare and Critical Systems domains, demonstrating strong leadership, customer focus, team building, and organizational skills. Gord supports the development of the Engineering and Technical Services Business Line with a focus on the continued evolution of the capability/offering to the critical systems domain.
