NAIT is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Harder to its Board of Governors, for a three-year term, effective December 17, 2025.
A passionate entrepreneur and advocate for innovation, Craig brings decades of leadership experience and a commitment to fostering creativity and entrepreneurship in Alberta and beyond.

Craig is the Founder and CEO of the RAPTOR group of companies and an alumnus of Harvard Business School. Since founding Raptor Mining in 2004, Craig has grown the company into a global leader in engineering, mining services, and robotic manufacturing of parts for the mining and construction industries around the world.
Craig's entrepreneurial vision and global perspective will be invaluable as NAIT continues to prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving economy. Outside of his professional life, Craig enjoys hiking and biking with his wife and their two daughters.
NAIT is also pleased to announce that Don Cameron has been re-appointed for a three-year term, effective December 17, 2025.
NAIT Board of Governors Quick Facts
- NAIT's Board of Governors comprises 18 people, 12 of whom are public members appointed by the Government of Alberta
- NAIT's Board of Governors also includes:
- 2 students nominated by the council of the students' association
- 2 academic staff members nominated by the academic staff association
- 1 non-academic staff member nominated by the non-academic staff union
- The President of NAIT








