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Our Team

Service focused. Performance oriented. Data driven.

AREA Team

We are challengers, explorers, innovators and collaborators.  We do things differently, not for the sake of being different, but because it delivers results. It’s not just about having the right knowledge; it’s also about the right approach. We are an agile team, collaborating with our municipal colleagues, board members, Town Councils and industry, to deliver significant impacts, accelerated results, and sustainable communities. 

Ray Robinson

President & CEO

Ray Robinson, P. Eng. is the President & CEO of AREA.   He is an electrical engineer with a career of executive and management experience in electrical utilities throughout North America and the Caribbean, with demonstrated capabilities in major infrastructure developments, project management, asset management and operational transformation.  He has also served as a Board member of various organizations including Atlantica Centre for Energy, Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance and Chair of Electricity Canada for several years.

 

Marianne Peryer

Project Development Manager

Marianne is AREA’s Project Development Manager with an eye for details. Marianne has developed a keen acumen for business throughout her career as an entrepreneur, educator, and project developer.  Currently focusing on AREA’s solar project development, she is a talented coordinator with an incredible knack for focusing on details and delivering results.  In her free time, Marianne enjoys relaxing with her friends and family on the lake.

Hana Do

Business Analyst

Hana Do is AREA’s Business Analyst with a diverse background across public sector consulting, clean energy, and digital banking. Her proficiency lies in translating business needs into actionable insights while building strong stakeholder relationships. Hana is skilled at managing competing priorities and consistently delivering results in tight timelines. At AREA, she drives in-depth analysis and process improvements. Beyond her professional endeavors, Hana finds joy and relaxation in running, reading, and meditation

Board of Directors

Mike Trinacty

Chair – Town of Berwick

Kelly Wilson

Vice-Chair – Town of Mahone Bay

Leon MacLellan

Town of Antigonish

William Cormier

Town of Antigonish

Derrick Jamieson

Town of Berwick

Suzanne Lohnes-Croft

Town of Mahone Bay