Sio Silica Strengthens Corporate Presence in Manitoba with Appointment of Jack Winram as Chief Development Officer
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Sio Silica is pleased to share that, alongside the continued expansion of its Manitoba-based management team, the company is growing its corporate operations in Winnipeg and strengthening its presence in Manitoba.
“As Sio Silica positions itself to become a global supplier of the critical mineral high-purity silica and the many value-added products derived from high-purity quartz silica, it only makes sense to formally establish ourselves as a Manitoba-based company,” said Sio President Carla Devlin. “To coincide with this milestone, I am especially pleased to announce the addition of Jack Winram as our new Chief Development Officer. Jack brings significant depth of leadership and experience to our executive team.”
Mr. Winram joins Sio Silica following his tenure as President and CEO of the Manitoba Environmental Industries Association, where he spent six years advocating for responsible economic development, environmental stewardship, and the growth of Manitoba’s clean technology and natural resource sectors.
“This is an opportunity to truly practice what I preach,” said Mr. Winram. “I have long been an advocate for growing our economy while ensuring we put our best foot forward through science and technology in managing our environmental footprint. It is well established that critical mineral development is a Manitoba advantage and we have resources the world needs for the energy transition and advanced manufacturing.”
He added, “My message has always been that economic growth and environmental protection are not mutually exclusive. Everything we do has an impact on the environment; how we responsibly manage that impact while pursuing jobs, sovereignty, and new wealth through primary industries like mining is the challenge, and the opportunity. I am excited to continue being in the new role, but with the same goal.”
Mr. Winram noted that Sio Silica’s SiMBA Project is particularly meaningful to him on a personal level.
“The extraction site is near where I live, and my family—like many others in the area—relies on groundwater for drinking water,” he said. “Sio is taking extensive steps to ensure environmentally safe silica extraction and groundwater protection. What better way to help ensure that happens than by joining the Sio team.” Mr. Winram will be joining Sio this coming March.
Jack Bio
Jack Winram is a seasoned C-suite executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience across the energy, natural resource, and environmental sectors. Most recently serving as President & CEO of the Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA), Jack acted as the chief strategist and industry spokesperson for Manitoba’s environmental services and cleantech sector, representing member companies at senior government, regulatory, and industry tables. During his tenure, he led organizational growth, strengthened governance and strategic planning, expanded Indigenous and industry partnerships, and elevated the sector’s role in Manitoba’s economic and sustainability agenda. Known for bridging policy, industry, and community interests, Jack has consistently advanced the principle that economic development and responsible environmental stewardship can and must progress together.
About Sio Silica
Sio Silica is a Manitoba-based resource development company advancing the SiMBA Project, focused on the environmentally responsible extraction of high-purity quartz silica. High-purity quartz silica is a critical mineral essential to fibre optics, solar panels, semiconductors, and other advanced technologies driving the global energy transition and digital economy. Sio is committed to working collaboratively with local communities, Indigenous partners, and regulators to ensure safe, transparent, and sustainable development in Manitoba.