Meet the Team
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Ogema Dennis Meeches
Founder & President
Ogema Meeches is a respected Indigenous leader with decades of experience in governance, economic development, and Nation-building. He provides senior advisory support to Ogema, guiding strategic direction, leadership alignment, and relationship-based decision-making.
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Curtis Pilon-Vinish (B. Ed)
Chief Executive Officer
Curtis is a Métis leader and strategist specializing in Indigenous governance, economic development, and complex project advisory. He leads Ogema’s vision, partnerships, and delivery across Nation-led initiatives, with a focus on long-term sustainability, capacity building, and Indigenous control.
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Michelle Meeches
Property & Housing Management
Michelle is a senior housing and property management leader with over 38 years of experience in Indigenous housing systems, governance, and operations. As Director of Ogema’s Property & Housing Management Division, she provides strategic leadership that supports safe, sustainable, and community-centred housing. -

Denise Meeches (B.A)
Administration & Operations
Denise supports Ogema’s internal operations, systems, and strategic coordination as part of the ownership team. She works closely with leadership to strengthen organizational structure, processes, special projects, and long-term planning as the company grows.
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Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis
Indigenous Education
Dr. Lewis is a nêhiyaw educator, researcher, and language advocate with extensive experience in Indigenous education and land-based learning. He leads Ogema’s Indigenous Education Division, supporting language revitalization, policy development, and community-driven education initiatives. -

David Faith
Special Projects
David is a senior consultant with a background in engineering, environmental review, and complex project delivery. He leads Ogema’s Special Projects & Environmental Services Division, supporting multidisciplinary initiatives that require strong coordination, technical oversight, and strategic problem-solving. -
Anesu Saruchera
Construction Management
Anesu is a construction management professional with experience overseeing complex builds and infrastructure projects. He leads Ogema’s Construction Management Division, focusing on disciplined delivery, coordination across trades, and maintaining cost and schedule certainty for clients.

