NTPC's Board of Directors is comprised of the following individuals appointed by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT):
Judith Goucher, Chair
Northwest Territories Power Corporation, Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation, NWT Energy Corporation (03) Ltd.
Judith (Judy) Goucher was appointed as Chair of NTPC's Board of Directors on September 1, 2025.
Ms. Goucher brings over 30 years of senior leadership experience in public sector financial management, utility regulation, and municipal administration within the Northwest Territories. She served as Chief Financial Officer for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (2001-2016), following earlier roles as Director of Regulatory Affairs and Financial Advisor. Her tenure was distinguished by strategic oversight of utility regulatory and financial matters.
Following her time with NTPC, Ms. Goucher served as Senior Administrative Officer for the Town of Hay River (2017-2020), and worked to facilitate Governance training for Council Members, update the Town’s Strategic Plan, acquire critical infrastructure funding, and implement succession planning within the Town’s Senior Administration.
More recently, Ms. Goucher has supported northern organizations through consulting engagements with NTPC, NT Energy, GNWT Infrastructure, and Indigenous government organizations.
As a long-time public servant, Judy is deeply committed to the successful transition to a private/public sector Board of Directors ensuring effective governance, strategic direction, and accountability and delivering value to the Shareholder. She looks forward to working with northern Indigenous partners to support the GNWT in achieving its 2030 Energy Strategy goals and defining a strategy for NT Hydro that results in a more sustainable energy future for the people of the Northwest Territories.
Ms. Goucher holds a Master of Arts in Economics from McMaster University, and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics and Psychology from Trent University. She has also completed executive leadership programs from both Queen’s University and the University of Idaho.
Leigh-Anne Palter, Vice-Chair
Northwest Territories Power Corporation, Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation, NWT Energy Corporation (03) Ltd.
Leigh-Anne Palter was appointed as Vice-Chair of NTPC’s Board of Directors on September 1, 2025.
In addition to serving on the Board, Leigh-Anne is the Chief Executive Officer of the T’sa Group of Companies, wholly owned by the Łutsël K’e Dene First Nation, where she is responsible for rebuilding the Nation’s economic portfolio and strengthening relationships with industry and government partners.
L. Palter brings more than 30 years of executive and governance experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors across North America – bringing deep knowledge of regulated environments, Indigenous economic development, and public service accountability.
Leigh-Anne has held various senior leadership roles including Chief Executive Officer of Chestermere Utilities Inc., Director of Financial Advisory at Deloitte LLP, and Vice President roles at EPCOR Utilities Inc. Her work has spanned utility operations, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory strategy, and enterprise transformation.
In addition to executive roles, Leigh-Anne has served on numerous boards and committees, including as Board Chair of the Alberta Cancer Foundation and Director at large for the Calgary Homeless Foundation, and Kete Whii Limited. She has chaired governance, audit, and risk committees and is recognized for her expertise in public sector governance and Indigenous economic development.
Leigh-Anne holds a Master of Law in Energy and Infrastructure from Osgoode Hall Law School, an MBA in Finance from Queen’s University, and ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Gaeleen MacPherson, Board Director
Northwest Territories Power Corporation, Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation, NWT Energy Corporation (03) Ltd.
Gaeleen Macpherson was appointed to NTPC’s Board of Directors on September 2, 2025.
She also serves as Associate Deputy Minister, Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains with the Department of Infrastructure (April 2025 - present).
Born in Edzo and raised in Yellowknife, Gaeleen is a Tłı̨chǫ citizen and lifelong Northerner.
Gaeleen holds a Bachelor of Management in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations from the University of Lethbridge and started her HR and mining career in 1998 at the Diavik Diamond Mine in Yellowknife. Since this time, she has held progressively senior positions across the industry and has received multiple awards for her accomplishments.
With a background of over 20 years spanning negotiation, remuneration, supply chain development, infrastructure delivery, and Indigenous partnerships, Gaeleen’s experience will be essential to advancing key infrastructure projects that will support the Northwest Territory’s growth in the future.
William MacKay, Board Director
Northwest Territories Power Corporation, Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation, NWT Energy Corporation (03) Ltd.
William (Bill) MacKay was appointed to NTPC’s Board of Directors in 2021.
In addition to serving on the Board, Mr. MacKay is the Deputy Minister of Finance and Secretary to the Financial Management Board for the Government of the Northwest Territories (2021-present).
Prior to this, Mr. MacKay served as Deputy Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs and Secretary to Cabinet for the Government of Nunavut for two years after serving for four years as Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General for the Government of Nunavut. Mr. MacKay also served as Assistant Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Senior Legal Counsel for the Government of Nunavut.
Mr. MacKay has extensive experience in government administration and legal advisory work. In addition to his years of service and experience as a senior manager, Mr. MacKay has acted as legal counsel, negotiator and advisor with both the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories as well as in the private sector.
He has a Bachelor of Arts, LLB and LLM from the University of Calgary and has a certificate in International and Comparative Law from Cornell University and Université Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne.
Robert Jenkins, Board Director
Northwest Territories Power Corporation, Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation, NWT Energy Corporation (03) Ltd.
Robert Jenkins has appointed to NTPC’s Board of Directors in 2021.
In addition to serving on the board, Robert is the Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change for the Government of the Northwest Territories (2024-present).
Prior to this, Robert held the role of Assistant Deputy Minister, Energy and Strategic Initiatives (2021-2025), responsible for the Energy, Strategic Energy, Strategic Infrastructure, and Policy, Planning and Communications divisions.
Robert joined the Department of Infrastructure from the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs, where he worked as Special Advisor, Devolution Initiatives, from July 2019 to April 2020. In that role, he worked to further the devolution of land and water related authorities from Canada, as well as support ongoing negotiations with respect to the establishment of an offshore oil and gas accord.
Previously, Robert spent five years with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, including four years as Director of the newly formed Water Resources Division, and just over a year as Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change.
Robert moved to the North in 2001, joining Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada as a Pollution Control Specialist (Oil and Gas) with the Water Resources Division, based in Yellowknife. He became Manager of the Division in 2011, and in 2013, Robert became the Director of Renewable Resources and Environment. Robert was also heavily involved in the transfer of authorities to the GNWT, as per the Devolution Final Agreement.
When he is not working, Robert enjoys fly fishing or spending time outdoors with his wife Renita and children Finley and Raelene.
Terence Courtoreille, Board Director
Northwest Territories Power Corporation, Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation, NWT Energy Corporation (03) Ltd.
Terence Courtoreille was appointed to NTPC’s Board of Directors in 2021.
In addition to serving on the Board, Mr. Courtoreille is the Associate Deputy Minister of Healthcare System Sustainability for the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Prior to this, Mr. Courtoreille was the Deputy Secretary to the Financial Management Board for the Government of the Northwest Territories (2021-2025). Mr. Courtoreille also served as the Director, Management Board Secretariat (2018-2021) and additionally as the department’s Director of Finance (2016-2018).
Prior to working for the Government of the Northwest Territories, Mr. Courtoreille worked in the utility industry with NTPC for approximately 20 years, where he held a number of management positions primarily within rate regulation and utility rate setting.
Mr. Courtoreille was born and raised in the Northwest Territories and has worked his entire career in the north. He has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta and is Chartered Professional Accountant.
Corporate Secretary:
Christine Duggan
Christine Duggan has served as the Corporate Secretary for NT Hydro and its subsidiaries since 2022 and has been with the corporation is various roles since 2016. Prior to this, Christine was a corporate paralegal/legal assistant (2007-2016)
Christine has a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies, Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication Management, and is a Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM).
Outside of work, Christine enjoys exploring new places with her family.