LNID Appoints New General Manager

The Board of Directors of Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District (LNID) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Gallagher, P.Eng., as the new General Manager, effective May 1, 2024.

Chris brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role at LNID. He completed his degree in Biological Engineering at the University of Guelph in 1994 and furthered his education with a diploma in Watershed Management at Lethbridge College in 2002. Chris obtained his Professional Engineering license in 2006 during his tenure at UMA|AECOM Engineering, where he worked on irrigation and water projects. He subsequently spent six years designing irrigation conveyance systems at the St. Mary River Irrigation District. From 2013 to 2021, Chris served as Manager of the Taber Irrigation District, providing valuable assistance in the amalgamation process with the St. Mary River Irrigation District. Prior to joining LNID, Chris worked at Stantec as a Senior Associate, contributing to the development of expertise within their Western Canada irrigation team.

Throughout his career, Chris has been a staunch advocate for the responsible stewardship of water resources, championing the protection of irrigation's social license to operate. He is actively involved in various professional organizations, including the Alberta Irrigation Districts Association, the Alberta branch of the Canadian Water Resources Association, and the Canadian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage.

The LNID Board of Directors are collectively thrilled to welcome Chris Gallagher as the new General Manager of LNID. "His extensive experience in irrigation management, coupled with his dedication to sustainable water resource management, makes him the ideal candidate to lead LNID into the future."

In his new capacity, Chris will be responsible for overseeing LNID's operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality irrigation services to water users in the district.

The Board of Directors would also like to take this opportunity to express their sincere gratitude to Alan Harrold for his many decades of dedicated service as the outgoing General Manager. Alan's leadership and commitment have been instrumental in LNID's success, and we wish him health and happiness in his well-deserved retirement.

Chris Gallagher assumed his new role as General Manager of LNID on May 1, 2024. Please join us in welcoming him to the LNID team.