Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Names New Sustainable Infrastructure Development Lead

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) has announced the appointment of Evan Smith as the organization’s new sustainable infrastructure development lead.

Evan brings a strong academic foundation and diverse policy experience to the role. He holds a Master of International Public Policy degree from the Balsillie School of International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he was in the Global Political Economy and STEM for Global Resilience research clusters. He also earned an Honors Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of New Brunswick.

In his new role, Williams will lead OGVG’s sustainable infrastructure initiatives, supporting Ontario’s greenhouse vegetable sector in advancing energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and long-term competitiveness. His expertise in policy development, stakeholder engagement, and research-driven solutions will be instrumental in strengthening the sector’s resilience and sustainability.