Sean O’Connor was appointed Chair of the AL Board of Directors in June 2007. He served as Vice Chair of AL since 2000 and was also the Chair of the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation from 2000 to 2007.  A Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Dalhousie University and his designation as a Chartered Accountant have led Sean to a career with experience in both the public and private sectors.  Sean successfully completed studies with the Institute of Corporate Directors Designation program through the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.  Sean is a part owner of a number of Atlantic Canadian businesses and sits on the boards of both private companies and non-profit organizations.  He and his wife live in Halifax, NS and have five children.

Travis Bergin is an Associate Deputy Minister with the New Brunswick Finance and Treasury Board. He supports the daily operations and oversight of the department, and his team provides advisory services and support for priority government projects.  Travis earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Civil Engineering degrees from the University of New Brunswick, as well as a Diploma in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship.  He holds director positions on other boards, including Ski Crabbe Mountain Incorporated, the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, the New Brunswick Highway Corporation, the Cannabis Management Corporation, the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (Fredericton) and previously the University of New Brunswick Alumni Council.  

Doug Trask is the Assistant Deputy Minister (Economics, Fiscal and Statistics) with the Department of Finance, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.  He is a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland with a B.A. Honours degree in Economics and the University of Guelph with a Masters degree in Economics. Mr. Trask has over 35 years work experience as a policy advisor to both the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Government of Canada, in areas specific to tax and fiscal policy, economic development, R&D and innovation.  He has significant expertise in economic research, financial analysis, program development and delivery, and the identification of business opportunities. Previous positions include: Assistant Deputy Minister, Royalties and Benefits with the Department of Natural Resources, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; Vice-President responsible for Strategy, Program Development and Delivery with the Research & Development Corporation; Senior Economic Analyst (Major Projects) with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and; Senior Economist with the Advisory Council on the Economy.

Janis C. Byrne, K.C., ICD.D is an experienced corporate director and recently retired as the Executive Vice President –Legal with Pennecon Limited, a leading provider of integrated solutions across a diverse portfolio in the heavy civil, industrial, services & maintenance, and marine sectors across Canada. Ms. Byrne has served on numerous boards, with over 25 years’ experience in the governance of non-profit and for-profit boards. She currently sits as Director and Chair of the People and Culture Committee and member of the Governance Committee, Atlantic Lottery Corporation, and Director and Chair of the Regulatory Committee and member of the Governance and Human Resources Committee of the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation. She is also a Director and Chair of the ESG Committee, Canadian Manganese Company Inc. (NEO: CDMN). She is a past Chair of the St. John’s Board of Trade, and a past President of the Canadian Bar Association (NL Branch). A graduate of Memorial University, Ms. Byrne also holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Windsor and a Bachelor of Civil Law from the University of Ottawa. She received the Institute of Corporate Directors Designation in 2017 and an ESG certification from Competent Boards Canada in 2022.  

Paul Dicks is a graduate of Memorial University and Dalhousie Law School and is presently counsel to the law firm of Benson Buffett PLC Inc. in St. John’s, NL where he actively engages in complex civil litigation and corporate law matters.   Paul was elected to the provincial House of Assembly for 12 years and held the positions of Speaker, Minister of Finance, President of Treasury Board, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, and Minister of Mines and Energy.   He served as Chair of the Boards of Directors of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Ltd., Lower Churchill Development Corporation Ltd. and Gull Island Power Company Ltd. and two terms as a Director of the Bank of Canada.  He is also a director and owner of a number of privately held corporations.

Jane is the President of JMM Management - Consulting Engineers, based in Moncton, NB.  A lifelong resident of Moncton, Jane has a long history of giving back to her community. She currently sits on the board of directors for the Horizon Health Authority and is a proud member of the 100 Women Who Care committee. She is a past board member of the New Brunswick Adoption Foundation, Westmorland County Condo Corporation, the Canadian Condominium Institute and Downtown Moncton Centre-Ville Inc.  Jane is a committed Philanthropist who has volunteered for the Canadian Cancer Society, Greater Moncton United Way, Atlantic Ballet of Canada and Peter Gzowski Invitational golf tournament for Literacy and a proud supporter of the Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation.  She has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars as chair of numerous fundraising efforts. A long-time gaming industry executive with senior roles in marketing, communications and stakeholder relations, Jane holds the certification of Communications and Advertising Accredited Professionals from the Institute of Communications Agencies. Jane is a continuous learner with the Canadian Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD). 

Lisa Merrithew is a senior leader and trusted advisor who has served on the executive team of two of Atlantic Canada's largest organizations overseeing ESG/Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Investment, Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, and Stakeholder Relations.

In addition to her corporate experience, Lisa also served as Deputy Chief of Staff to a former New Brunswick Premier. She brings a deep understanding of effective corporate governance, public policy, regulated environments, strategic planning, earning social license, defining purpose within organizations, and balancing stakeholder expectations. 

Most recently, Lisa built a strong ESG/Sustainability function at a publicly traded global energy company where she articulated the company's strategy, shaped a compelling ESG narrative, introduced ESG governance, enhanced disclosures and integrated ESG across the business. Earlier this year, Lisa returned to a family property at the head of the Belleisle Bay in Springfield, NB where she operates a consulting practice advising clients on ESG/Sustainability, strategic communications, and issues management.

Brad Conrad began his career in the gambling industry in 2007 and has held various senior leadership positions including Operations, Strategic Planning, Corporate Social responsibility, Communications, Risk Management and Compliance. Brad is currently the Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Gaming Division where he contributes to the effective management of the regulated gaming industry on behalf of all Nova Scotians. Through leadership and operational excellence, Brad is responsible for the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (NSGC) and overseeing Nova Scotia’s two gaming operators, Atlantic Lottery Corporation and Casino Nova Scotia who carry out the day-to-day activities in the province. Over the past two decades, Brad has worked in a broad range of industries, including exporting value-add products, biotechnology and consumer-packaged goods.

 Chris Lydon President of m5 Public Affairs, Chris joined the firm in 2017 and brings over 20 years of experience both inside and outside of multiple levels of Government. An expert at building and maintaining strong relationships and in translating the language of industry to that of Government, and vice-versa, Chris honed his interest in public affairs and the motivations of populations and political decision-makers through his years in the Office of Nova Scotia’s Premier.

As a consultant he has worked previously in the private sector, representing some of the largest employers in Atlantic Canada including those in the gaming, technology, government, health, financial, legal, Indigenous and non-profit sectors. A former AL’r, he served as lead in-house counsel on government and stakeholder relations to Atlantic Lottery, playing a significant strategic role in increasing both corporate reputation and social license.

More recently, Chris spent the better part of two years in Ottawa as Chief of Staff to the federal departments of Labour and Status of Women Canada, an extended stint in the Regional Emergency Operations Centre leading the on-the-ground crisis communications and coordinated response of Canada’s insurance industry to the Fort McMurray wildfire and, just prior to his arrival at m5, he served as the Campaign Director for the successful re-election of the Mayor of Halifax, whose landslide campaign he again Chaired in 2020.

A graduate of Dalhousie, he is a co-winner of a 2017 IABC (International) Gold Quill Excellence Award and 2017 IABC (Canada) Silver Leaf Award of Excellence for his on-the-groundwork in Fort Mac., the past-Chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters, serves on multiple non-profit boards, is a CBC Nova Scotia Radio and Television pundit, the voice of the Halifax Wanderers and USPORTS Final 8, and received a Papal knighthood in 2013. He and his family call Halifax home.

Denise is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (Chartered Accountant) who has worked in PEI’s public service since 1992. She has worked in a number of different government departments and agencies, including the Auditor General's Office, the Public Service Commission and Health PEI. Denise was the Chief Executive Officer of Health PEI for three years before being appointed as Deputy Minister of Finance in May 2021.
Throughout her years of service, Denise has held various senior positions and provided leadership for budgeting and financial planning, service delivery improvement initiatives, the introduction of new programs, and large contract negotiations. Denise is a graduate of the Bachelor of Business Administration program at the University of Prince Edward Island and Dalhousie University’s Master of Public Administration program. She is an alumnus of the 2017 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference. She is also a past member of the Conference Board of Canada's Council for Innovation Procurement. Denise lives in Winsloe, PEI with her husband Brian. 

Gordon is the Chief Administrative Officer for his hometown of Summerside, PEI and was appointed to the Board of Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) in 2019. Gordon brings relevant board governance experience to ALC as a Board member of Green Diamond Equipment and the PEI Bag Company. He is an active volunteer in the community currently serving as the President of the Prince County Hospital Foundation and recently chaired the Games Services Committee for the 2023 Canada Games hosted in PEI. He is a past president of the Summerside Chamber of Commerce, and also volunteers coaching various minor sports in Summerside. Gordon is a lawyer, holds a Kinesiology degree from Acadia University, and holds an ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Shaun MacIsaac is a CPA, CA and BBA graduate from the University of Prince Edward Island. Shaun is the founding partner and was managing partner of the MRSB group of companies, a PEI based group that provides accounting, auditing, advisory, taxation consulting and merger and acquisition services. Shaun is now retired as an active partner with the group.Shaun continues to be involved in consulting, property management and development and rentals and self-storage and construction facilities. He is active in the community as a volunteer having served as past chair of several Boards and Associations including the Charlottetown Airport Authority, Holland College Foundation, Downtown Charlottetown Inc., Atlantic Standard  Breeders  Association  and the  Catholic Family Services. Shaun and his wife Heather reside in Charlottetown and Rustico. They have 5 sons and 4 grandchildren.