People Moves: July, 2024
President, executive vice president, minister of labour and infrastructure sponsor are just a few of the major role changes that happened this month.
Jason Kuiack has started a new role as director of business development at Thompson Construction Group. Previously, Kuiack spent two years at Bothar Inc. as manager of crane and logistics.
Ray Licari has taken on the role of president at Buttcon East. Prior to this position, Licari worked in Ottawa as a director for Turner Townsend. He has more than 30 years of experience in global consulting, large-scale real estate and business operations, utilizing a leadership expertise and collaboration.
We are excited to see the growth and success he will bring to our Ottawa team. With Ray at the helm, we are confident that Buttcon East will continue to thrive and exceed expectations in the construction industry. We are honoured to have Ray Licari as the new President of Buttcon East, leading us towards a future of growth, quality, and sustainability.
Buttcon
Marlon Bray is Clark Construction Management’s new executive vice president. Bray has more than 20 years of experience, including roles at Faithful & Gould, A.W. Hooker and Associates and Altus Group.
Steven MacKinnon is Canada’s newest minister of labour. In his previous role as leader of the government in the House of Commons, MacKinnon accumulated experience building consensus and working with partners to pass legislation.
Allen Moon has began a new role as project coordinator for Scott Construction Group.
Michael Tymko is starting a new position as vice president, operations, at Inline Group. Since he joined the company more than three years ago, it has expanded across nine territories and provinces and grown to more than 250 employees.
Aaron Yohnke is returning to Canada to assume the role of vice president, corporate and integrated construction services at PCL’s North American headquarters. This comes after Yohnke spent five years as president, California buildings in the U.S. for PCL.
Dianne L. Watts has joined EllisDon’s board of directors. As a former Mayor of Surrey, B.C., and a seasoned executive, Watts brings a wealth of experience in innovation, economic stability, and community advocacy.
I am honoured to join EllisDon’s board of directors at an exciting time in the company’s growth and evolution. The future is bright with EllisDon, and I look forward to working with a great team supporting the entrepreneurial spirit.
Dianne Watts
Joel Weerdenburg is QM Environmental’s new vice president, operations Eastern Canada. He has been at the company for four years, previously serving as director and vice president, demolition and hazardous materials.
Octavio Flores has joined Kiewit as an infrastructure sponsor. Over the years, Flores has collected numerous awards, including being named Top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction and one of Construction’s Most Influential People.
Christian Nielsen has joined Low Tide Properties as its new head of property technology and innovation. He is a business technologist with over 15 years of hands-on experience helping clients achieve their goals through the strategic use of technology.
Ryan Hall is Calgary’s newest senior planner. Previously, Hall served as housing manager for Siksika Nation. Hall has extensive experience in policy development, housing initiatives, and Indigenous community engagement.
Landon Aldridge has announced a new role as chief operating officer at SkyFire Energy.
Stan Hussey and Mark Bemister are the latest inductees into the Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia’s Hall of Fame.
Rob Caldwell is now general manager for Anthem Properties. Part of his duties will be overseeing the operations of Ottawa’s Carlingwood Shopping Centre.
Brett Armstrong has joined Avison Young as a new principal in Vancouver. Armstrong has spent 12 years at the company, excelling in office leasing and advisory services while serving as its practice leader for the downtown Toronto team.
Chad Fournier has accepted a new role as director, major projects, for Allnorth’s project delivery group. He brings 20 years of experience in project portfolio delivery, engineering and operations across the energy, natural resource, manufacturing and industrial infrastructure sectors. Centre.
Kirby Putnam is Avondale Construction’s new director of business development. Putnam, a civil engineer, operated as a private construction and business development consultant for the past five years, prior to which he served as an owner and vice president of Lindsay Construction.
Chad has the necessary ability to lead with energy, flexibility, and integrity. His drive to succeed, coupled with his practice of business process improvement, will deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Nick Stoneberger, director, project delivery group, Allnorth Consultants
Maksym Hil is SiteMax Systems’ newest senior full-stack developer. Before SiteMax, Hil worked as the head of the production and technical department at one of Europe’s most influential railway companies. During his tenure, Maksym not only excelled in operational leadership but also discovered his love for coding.
Matt Beedling is SureLine Projects’ new director of marketing and sales. Beedling has experience in marketing in the oil and gas sector. He will work to expand SureLine’s client roster.
