| A senior executive with many years of general management
experience including 12 years as owner/CEO of a mid-sized construction
company. Has also served as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating
Officer of companies involved in road building and sub-division development,
manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and equipment distribution.
Included in these situations were both start-ups and turnarounds. Colin
has had considerable experience in dealing with construction contracts,
sub-contracts and claims, as well as labour relations.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Planned and managed the successful expansion into Western Canada of
a major landscape/golf course construction company.
Consultant to developer on two golf courses in conjunction with subdivision
developments.
Oversaw the execution of a Hydro project for a Civil Contractor including
the negotiations and resolution of a substantial claim.
Chairman of Development Committees for the Federal Department of Human
Resources: provided guidance and leadership to Canadian companies undergoing
expansion and major changes to employment.
Director of Marketing for the Canadian Division of a large U.S. construction
group.
Mentor to owner of a small construction company working in commercial/residential
field.
Consultant/Project Manager on a proposed housing Joint Venture in Central
America.
Advisor to professional services company re: corporate and management
structure.
Assisted Aboriginal group in developing funding strategy and proposal.
Consultant to a large Canadian city re: Waterfront Revitalization Project.
Advisor re: constructability issues on Toronto Front Street Extension
Seed investor and board member for a medical technology company.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
The Osborne Group
- Greater Toronto Airports Authority
- Stantec
- Revay and Associates
- Hard Rock Paving Company
- Creative Displayworks Corporation
- AirBoss of America Corp.
- RPA Group Limited
- McCormick Rankin Corporation
Armbro Inc. – Senior Vice President, Operations
Canadian Dredge and Dock Ltd. – President,
Director and CEO
Alnor Contracting Inc. – President, CEO
and Major Shareholder
McNamara Corporation – Manager, Highway
& Heavy Construction
QUALIFICATIONS
University of Toronto – Bachelor of Applied Science, Civil Engineering
Professional Engineers Ontario – Professional Engineer |
