About Us

Leadership Team

Nolan Trembath – Director, Physical Plant

 

Al PuhachAlvin Puhach – Facilities Manager

Al has over 35 years of experience in facility and infrastructure management, prior to Brandon University Al was with the Manitoba Provincial Government for an impressive 29 years. Al was responsible for multiple facility infrastructures, which included the main campus of Assiniboine Community College and the Brandon Correctional Center to name a few. The last 6 years Al has been an instrumental leader within Physical Plant managing and overseeing campus maintenance, projects and grounds for the University. Al manages and leads with a passion for safety, innovation, excellence and customer satisfaction.

Team Leads

Trevor Kalinowich – Chief Engineer – IUOE-A

Oksana Bihdan – Lead Hand – IUOE-D

Oksana Bihdan is a Lead Hand of Physical plant at Brandon University, overseeing a team of Building Service Workers and Groundskeepers since June of 2015. Oksana earned a Bachelor Degree in Philology (Interpretation/Translation) at the International University of Human development in Kiev, Ukraine in 2006. Oksana is passionate about providing excellent customer service and a clean and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors on Campus.  She is driven by desire to inspire and develop others.

Office Administration

 Julie Ramos Strahl – Administrative Assistant – MGEU

Julie Ramos Strahl is the Administrative Assistant for the Physical Plant.  Julie has worked in several areas of academia and has a wealth of knowledge in administrative operations.  Julie’s extensive experience and project coordination is an asset to the department.

Stacey Harper – Office Assistant – MGEU