Luke Chaput – President
Luke Chaput President As President of Ampjack Industries/America Ltd., Luke oversees the company’s day-to-day operations, including global business development, mentoring engineering, project, and manufacturing teams, and ensuring fiscal responsibility. His vision is to continually innovate safe, sustainable solutions for the electrical industry. With over 32 years of experience in the utility sector, Luke began his career as a lineman apprentice at Manitoba Hydro in 1989. His journey through the industry led him from line work to engineering, and eventually to business, where he served as Business Development Manager and Special Projects Manager at Manitoba Hydro International. After 22 years with the utility, Luke transitioned to contract consulting, working on various projects in the Caribbean, South America, and Central America. Luke holds a degree in Civil Engineering and is a qualified Professional Engineer. Additionally, he is a Journeyman Lineman and Live Line Specialist, bringing a wealth of technical expertise to his leadership role at Ampjack.
Nathan Stahl – Vice President, Engineering
Nathan Stahl Vice President, Engineering Nathan is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in multiple Canadian provinces, with 15 years of experience in the high-voltage transmission line and utilities sector. As Vice President of Engineering at Ampjack Industries Ltd., he leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers and external consultants, overseeing all designs produced by the Ampjack engineering team. Nathan is dedicated to developing innovative, safe, and sustainable construction methods for the high-voltage electrical industry. A significant part of Nathan’s work involves the development of the AMPJACK® Lift System, tooling, and work methodologies, as well as integrating new technologies into the maintenance, design, and construction of transmission line infrastructure. Nathan’s expertise extends to the design, analysis, and prototype testing of both new and existing transmission towers, with a strong focus on upgrading, retrofitting, and modifying existing lattice towers. Before joining Ampjack, Nathan worked at Manitoba Hydro in the Generation Construction and Maintenance and Transmission Line Design departments, contributing to the construction of the Wuskwatim Generating Station and the design of the Bipole III transmission projects. At Ampjack, Nathan has served as the lead design engineer for transmission line upgrade projects ranging from 115kV to 735kV. He has successfully completed designs for over 800 lattice tower lifts across more than 15 utilities in North America.
Chris Stasiuk – Vice President, Operations (West)
Chris Stasiuk Vice President, Operations (West) As Vice President of Operations (West), Chris oversees the daily operations of Ampjack’s tower raising, repair, and inspection crews in both the U.S. and Canada. He also serves as the Senior AMPJACK® Technician Trainer, leading the development and delivery of in-house and external AMPJACK® training programs. Chris brings a wealth of experience from his roots in the line trade. A Powerline Journeyman since 1995, he spent over 18 years at Manitoba Hydro, working in Transmission & Distribution Construction, Customer Service, and as a grid troubleman. He holds a certificate in adult education and was previously the senior instructor responsible for the Powerline Technician apprenticeship at Manitoba Hydro’s Utilities Trades Training Center before joining Ampjack in 2014. Currently, Chris collaborates closely with Ampjack’s safety and engineering departments to develop work procedures for the AMPJACK® Lift System, tower repairs, rigging operations, and transmission line tension mitigation. His ability to foster a strong relationship between the engineering and operations teams has been a key factor in Ampjack’s continued success.
Chris Thomas – Vice President, Operations (East)
Chris Thomas Vice President, Operations (East) Chris began his career in the utility industry in 1997 as a Lineman with Manitoba Hydro. He advanced through the apprenticeship program, earning his Journeyman Lineman certification in 2001 and his Live Line Journeyman certification in 2006. During his 18-year career with the utility, Chris held various leadership roles, including overseeing the Recruitment and Training Placement program for the Line Trades Training Department. He also served as Assistant District Operator, Assistant District Supervisor, and concluded his time at the utility as a Department Coordinator. In 2015, he earned his Certificate in Management (CIM) designation. Chris joined Ampjack in 2015 as Construction Manager, bringing a strong background in leadership and project management. As Vice President of Operations (East), he manages multiple projects within Ampjack’s portfolio and serves as the primary point of contact for many clients. Chris takes pride in developing service-focused relationships, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Mike Haight – Director of Business Development
Mike Haight Director of Business Development Mike brings 15 years of experience in the power utility industry, specializing in sales, marketing, and training. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with utilities, contractors, developers, and manufacturers across North America, building strong relationships and collaborating on various projects. His expertise includes partnering with engineering teams to develop transmission, distribution, and substation projects, while also addressing the challenges that arise from emerging technologies in the utility sector. Mike has also spent several years, both directly and as a manufacturer’s representative, working with leading tool and equipment vendors. Much of his time was dedicated to fieldwork, where he trained line crews on the safe and proper use of equipment. He has provided hands-on training to many IBEW members and other field personnel, covering essential topics such as conductor stringing for transmission and distribution, live line work using hot sticks, and the care and use of hand and battery-powered tools. Mike’s extensive field experience and industry knowledge position him to effectively lead Ampjack’s business development efforts, promoting the company’s innovative solutions.
