Gary Herman has been appointed as chief executive officer with the Industry Training Authority (ITA) in B.C. Jeff Nugent was named chief operating officer. Herman has served as interim CEO and Nugent as interim COO since August, 2013.

“Gary and Jeff have positioned ITA for success, working with industry, government and labour to enhance ITA capability and re-align training investment to better serve apprentices and employers,” says Gwyn Morgan, ITA Board Chair. “I look forward to continue working with them to ensure B.C. has the right skills, in the right place, at the right time.”

Herman joined ITA in January 2013. He began his career by apprenticing for seven years in three trades and is certified as a Tool & Die Maker and as a Die Sinker (forging).

Nugent has been with ITA since August 2004, joining as Strategy Officer. He has been involved in a number of strategic initiatives, including playing a key role in the development of the 90 Day / 9 Month Transition Plan and chairing a national working group overseeing the pilot of new assessment approaches for the Red Seal Program.