About Us

Norm Dimmell

Norm is President of Emera Newfoundland & Labrador. Based in St. John’s, he leads the team responsible for the operation of the Maritime Link and Emera’s related investments in Newfoundland & Labrador.  

Prior to joining ENL in 2016, Norm held several leadership roles with Noble Denton, GL Noble Denton and DNV GL’s oil and gas division spanning almost 20 years, with a focus on risk management and assurance in marine operations.

Norm is currently a director with Net Zero Atlantic, a member of the CIGRE Canada Executive Committee and an acting warden for Camp 20 for Corporation of the Seven Wardens Inc. He was previously a long-serving director and past Chair with the St. John’s Board of Trade, a past director of the International Association of Marine Warranty Surveyors and a past president of the Canadian Ski Patrol Terra Nova Zone.

Norm holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering from Memorial University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Newfoundland and Labrador.

David Landrigan  

David joined Emera Newfoundland and Labrador in the fall of 2022 as General Counsel & VP Business Development.  

Prior to his role at Emera Newfoundland and Labrador, David held the following roles at Nova Scotia Power: Vice President, Commercial, Vice President, Fuels and Energy, and Vice President of Regulatory and Legal Services. In fulfilling these various roles, David has provided strategic advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial issues, as well as mergers and acquisitions.  

Having previously worked with Aliant and the Government of Nova Scotia as a Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, David is well-versed in the complexities of regulatory environments. He began his legal career as an advocate at Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales.  

David earned a combined LLB and MBA from Dalhousie University and also has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Saint Mary’s University. He was admitted as a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society in 1996.  

David served two terms as a board member with the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association and is committed to advancing the practice of law through continuous professional and personal development.

Anne-Marie Curtis  

Anne-Marie is Emera Newfoundland and Labrador’s Senior Director, Operations. She joined our team in 2017 following more than 15 years’ experience in other Emera companies, including Director Commercial Asset Management at Emera Energy and a diverse range of senior roles at Nova Scotia Power overseeing and leading areas including marketing and sales, energy efficiency, revenue operations and commercial regulatory projects.  She started at NSP in Power Production after several years with Stora Enso Port Hawkesbury. 

Anne-Marie is a member of Engineers Nova Scotia, holding a Bachelor Degree in Engineering and Applied Science from Memorial University.  She also earned a Master of Business Administration from Saint Mary’s University. Passionate about community, she serves on the Board of the Spryfield Community Association and also coaches youth basketball.  

Shellie Woolham 

As Director of Regulatory Affairs & Governance at Emera Newfoundland and Labrador, Shellie leads our regulatory applications and compliance filings. Shellie joined our team in 2012 after over 14 years at other Emera affiliates. In addition to her extensive regulatory experience, Shellie has played a lead role in developing and overseeing governance processes, as well as land rights management for the Maritime Link.  

Prior to joining Emera Newfoundland and Labrador, Shellie held multiple roles at Nova Scotia Power and Emera Energy in marketing, regulatory affairs and customer service.   

She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University.  

The health and safety of our people is more important than any business interest. For this reason, occupational health and safety is a top priority. Emera Newfoundland & Labrador:  

• promotes the highest standards in health and safety to eliminate workplace injury and illness and commits to implementing a health and safety program that is based on the principle that everyone shares the responsibility for health and safety at work.  

• is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its employees, contractors and the general public.  

• believes that all occupational injuries and illnesses are preventable, that safety must be an integral part of every job and that planning, equipment and appropriate personal behaviour will yield workplace conditions that are incident free.  

• believes that all employees and contractors have a responsibility to report safety incidents and to work in a manner that ensures their safety and that of their co-workers and the general public.  

• promotes safety knowledge and best-practice sharing at every opportunity to enhance public safety and prevent personal injuries and damage to property.  

• ensures that health and safety considerations are an integral part of day-to-day planning, execution of work and maintenance of tools, machinery, facilities and equipment.  

• meets or exceeds applicable safety legislation, regulations and manufacturers’ standards and ensures that the prescribed use of equipment and protective devices is followed.  

All Emera Newfoundland & Labrador employees work together to ensure the proper implementation of this policy.  

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Emera Newfoundland & Labrador shares in the desires of customers, shareholders, employees and others to enjoy the benefits of a sound economy in a healthy and sustainable environment. We are committed to meeting our business objectives in a manner which is respectful and protective of the environment and in full compliance with legal requirements and Company policy.  

In delivering on this commitment, Emera Newfoundland & Labrador will:  

• make environment an integral part of decision making, as it pursues sustainable development, environmental performance, quality service to customers and value to shareholders.  

• develop, verify and continually improve environmental management systems through strong leadership and employee commitment.  

• avoid environmental interactions when possible. If avoidance is not possible, mitigate and follow-up to determine the effectiveness of mitigation and adjust where necessary.  

• use the Environmental Policy as the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets.  

• work with employees and customers to promote the most efficient use of resources, products and services.  

• communicate with all stakeholders on environmental performance in a proactive and open manner.  

Emera Newfoundland & Labrador mandates that all employees fulfill the environmental responsibilities and requirements of their jobs at all times.  

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