PRESIDENT

As President of Hundseth Power Line Construction, Todd provides strategic leadership and direction for the organization, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Leadership Team to establish and execute both short- and long-term business objectives. He is responsible for ensuring that the company’s operations, people, and resources align with HPL’s vision, values, and continued growth strategy.

A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with degrees in Economics and Administration, Todd is also a Journeyman Powerline Technician. He began his career with HPL in 1980 and has dedicated more than four decades to the company’s success. Throughout his career, Todd has progressed through a variety of field and leadership roles, gaining extensive experience in the construction and maintenance of transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure across Saskatchewan and beyond.

Appointed President in 2020, Todd combines hands-on industry expertise with strategic business leadership, helping guide HPL’s continued growth while maintaining its commitment to Safety & Quality, Integrity, and Synergy. He has been a key driver of growth, innovation, and organizational excellence across the company, helping position HPL as an industry leader and contributing significantly to the company’s recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Todd is an active member of the Central Line Contractors Association (CLCA), supporting the advancement of the power line construction industry through collaboration, leadership, and a commitment to excellence.

VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS

As Vice President, Operations, Dean provides strategic leadership for all aspects of field operations and construction while serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. He is focused on driving operational excellence, business growth, customer satisfaction, and the successful delivery of projects across the organization.

With more than 35 years of experience in Saskatchewan’s utility industry, Dean brings extensive expertise in generation, transmission, and distribution operations and construction. A Red Seal Journeyman Power Line Technician (PLT) since the early 1990s, he further strengthened his leadership capabilities by earning his Project Management Professional (PMP) designation in 2011, along with numerous trade and business certifications throughout his career.

Dean has held progressively senior leadership roles, leading complex operations, large-scale construction projects, and business transformation initiatives. Since joining Hundseth Power Line Construction in 2020, he has been instrumental in driving organizational growth, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives that position the company to meet the evolving needs of its clients and the industry.

An active industry leader, Dean serves as the Board Chair for the Saskatchewan Powerline Trade Board and is President of the Central Line Contractors Association (CLCA), contributing his knowledge and experience to support the advancement of the utility and construction sectors.

VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS SERVICES

As Vice President, Business Services, Neil Johnston provides strategic leadership for Hundseth Power Line Construction’s corporate support functions across Western Canada. He is responsible for overseeing the administrative, operational support, and business services teams that enable the company’s divisions, departments, and subsidiaries to perform safely, efficiently, and effectively while supporting HPL’s continued growth and commitment to operational excellence.

With more than four decades of experience in the utility and power line construction industry, Neil brings a unique combination of technical expertise, operational leadership, and business transformation experience. A Red Seal Journeyman Power Line Technician, he has complemented his extensive field and management experience with advanced leadership and process improvement training, including a Master’s in Process Re-engineering under internationally recognized business process expert Dr. Michael Hammer.

Neil’s career has encompassed every level of the utility sector, from frontline field operations to executive leadership. He has successfully led major transmission and distribution construction projects throughout Saskatchewan, including specialized live-line barehand work, and has held senior leadership roles responsible for large-scale operations and strategic initiatives. His experience includes leading transformative organizational projects such as SaskPower’s SAP implementation and the Service Delivery Renewal Project, both designed to enhance operational performance, efficiency, and customer service.

A passionate advocate for workforce development and industry advancement, Neil has made significant contributions to the power line trade throughout his career. He served for approximately 15 years on the Saskatchewan Power Line Curriculum Board, including 10 years as Chair of the Power Line Trade Board. He also served seven years as a Board Member and Chair of Safe Saskatchewan, helping advance workplace safety, training, and industry best practices across the province.

Neil’s leadership is grounded in practical field experience, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a deep understanding of the utility industry. His ability to align people, processes, and strategy continues to play a key role in supporting HPL’s mission of delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality infrastructure that powers communities across Western Canada.

VICE PRESIDENT OF HSET & HR

Amanda Krenbrink serves as Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment, Training & Human Resources at Hundseth Power Line Construction (HPL). With nearly two decades of experience in the power line industry, she has been instrumental in strengthening HPL’s safety culture, workforce development, regulatory compliance, and employee-focused initiatives.

Under Amanda’s leadership, HPL has received numerous national and provincial safety recognitions, including multiple Canada’s Safest Employers Excellence Awards and the WorkSafe Saskatchewan Safe Employer Award. Amanda has also been individually recognized as a Top Woman in Safety and a Woman of Excellence for her contributions to workplace safety and leadership.

Amanda holds CRSP and NCSO designations, a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, a Certificate in Human Resources, a Certificate in Project Management, and an ISO Internal Auditor Certificate. She is actively involved in the industry and serves as a Board Member of the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA), supporting damage prevention, public safety, and industry collaboration across Saskatchewan.

Amanda is passionate about developing people, fostering strong workplace cultures, and advancing HPL’s commitment to Safety & Quality, Integrity, and Synergy.