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This list showcases the top Alberta based President operating in the Professional Services space. If you think a President is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.ca.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Dean Mullin
Vice President & Integration Leader of Stantec
Dean moved to Calgary in 2010 with his wife and two boys, a piano in tow and a goal to develop Stantec’s presence in the oil & gas sector. Looking to expand Stantec’s capabilities, Dean landed an acquisition shortly after his arrival. He is part of the team that has built the oil & gas group into what it is today. Dean continues to grow the group through business development and project pursuits as sub-sector lead for the oil sands. He has the technical and client experience to be able to speak to issues and projects within the sector. He sets up the conditions for success through aligning the needs of the various stakeholders and creating cohesive teams that share similar visions, values and goals. Outside of work, Dean’s many interests reflect his creativity. He relaxes by playing the blues on his piano. A keen photographer, Dean captures the spirit of sport and human achievement on film, shooting sports photography.
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About Stantec: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Gord Johnston
President & Chief Executive Officer of Stantec
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About Stantec: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Tino DiManno
Executive Vice President & Chief Business Officer of Stantec
As executive vice president and chief business officer (CBO), Tino DiManno oversees the activities of Stantec’s four business operating units with a focus on strategic growth initiatives, client relationships and development, management and development of key accounts, and quality initiatives. Tino joined Stantec in 1986 as the manager of Land Development Engineering for the Calgary, Alberta, office. In 1994, Tino was appointed vice president of Stantec’s Urban Land group. In 1999, he became vice president of Stantec’s Alberta South operations, and in 2005, Tino took on the role of senior vice president for Canada. He later became the executive vice president of Canada and in 2014 the responsibility for the Energy and Resources business unit was added to his portfolio. Prior to joining Stantec, he began his career with Genstar Developments in 1979. There, he worked on numerous land development projects in Calgary and was instrumental in the startup of several new Calgary communities. In addition to his diverse and extensive Stantec portfolio, Tino is a member of and has been involved in a number of professional organizations such as the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, and the Calgary Chapter of the Urban Development Institute, for which he also served as chairman of the consultant’s committee. Tino is currently an associate member of the Urban Land Institute and a past director of the Consulting Engineers of Alberta. Tino remains active in his commitment to community. In this regard he has volunteered with community organizations such as Wellspring Calgary (Fundraising Initiatives Board), the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Industry Relations Board), the University of Calgary, the Kidney Foundation of Canada, the Calgary Veteran’s Food Bank, and the Minor Hockey Association of Calgary.
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About Stantec: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Dean Robertson
Vice President, Energy & Resources of Stantec
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About Stantec: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Bob Seager
Senior Vice President of Stantec
Bob is an executive vice president and business operating unit leader (BOUL) for Environmental Services. With over 37 years of experience in business leadership and environmental management, Bob and his team of 3000 environmental professionals deliver wide ranging environmental services for every sector of industry and government in Canada and the United States. Bob’s key focus has always been building and maintaining relationships with key clients through understanding specific needs and responding with timely, high-quality technical services. As former president of Jacques Whitford AXYS and chief executive officer (CEO) of AXYS Environmental Consulting, Bob joined Stantec with the acquisition of Jacques Whitford in January, 2009. Bob has acted as the project sponsor on major Arctic pipeline projects, including the Mackenzie Gas project and Alaska Gas feasibility study. As part of his work in northern Canada, he facilitated the creation of a number of Aboriginal Partnership companies which continue to provide significant value to communities and our clients across northern Canada. Bob has a bachelor of science in zoology and geography from the University of Alberta.
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About Stantec: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Mark Wynker
Vice President, Community Development of Stantec
Being a native Calgarian, Mark has witnessed unparalleled growth within Alberta over the course of his life. He’s been a part of the community cevelopment team in Calgary for 19 years, and he’s proud that Stantec has played an integral part in growing his community. Now, Mark is the sector leader for our community development teams in Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria. For nearly two decades, he’s been designing and managing residential, commercial, and industrial projects. And in 2008, Mark became a LEED Accredited Professional. Mark is heavily invested at the industry level through his involvement with the Urban Development Institute (Calgary Chapter). He’s served three terms on their board of directors, and he’s a past chair of the Technical Committee. With this insight into policy shifts, he’s well placed to give his clients great strategic advice in Calgary’s development approval process.
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About Stantec: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Ryan Roberts
Senior Vice President, Water – Director of Operations of Stantec
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About Stantec, Western Canada Water: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Russ Wlad
Executive Vice President, Regional Operating Unit Leader, Canada of Stantec
Russ Wlad is an executive vice president and the regional operating unit leader (ROUL) for Canada, overseeing Stantec’s three Canadian geographic regions. Russ has over 27 years of experience overseeing the organization of multi-discipline teams to effectively provide value-added solutions to our clients. He has an excellent understanding of government and public sector clients, private land development, buildings, and industrial related projects. He recognizes the value of strong client relationships and providing quality service by motivating teams to work collaboratively to deliver efficient and innovative projects. Russ graduated from the University of Alberta and has served on many professional committees with Alberta Public Works Association, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, and Consulting Engineers of Alberta. He is the former chair for the Urban Development Institute chapter of Red Deer. Russ is a strong advocate of community involvement and has served on several boards and committees for local organizations including the Board of Directors for the 2019 Canada Winter Games, Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Red Deer College, Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, and Red Deer Minor Hockey, in addition to his active participation as a Rotarian for over 20 years.
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About Stantec: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Colin Bakoway
Vice President, Regional Business Leader, Oil & Gas (Canada) of Stantec
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About Stantec: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Nancy MacDonald
Vice – President, Urban Planning Lead Cananda of Stantec
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About Stantec: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Kevin Metcalfe
Vice President, Geographic Leader, North America Export of Stantec
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About Stantec: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Simon O’Byrne
Senior Vice President & Business Leader of Stantec
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About Stantec: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Jamie Bagan
Senior Vice President, Business Leader, Oil & Gas of Stantec
Calling Sherwood Park home for 25 years, Jamie has built his career and life here. Talk to Jamie about how to make things better – whether at work or in his community – and his desire for a common sense approach and long-term vision becomes evident. He’s worked across the oil and gas industry from petrochemicals to oil sands, in a constantly changing market. In spite of the ups and downs along the way, Jamie has grown our oil and gas engineering team from just a couple hundred people to more than 1,400 today. Living the values of hard work, sincerity, and honesty, Jamie has found success as vice president of oil & gas. With 30 years of experience, he knows what it takes to deliver, having led some challenging projects such as Enbridge’s Hardisty Contract Tankage Facility. Although he thrives on challenge and opportunity, he also knows the importance of balance. He’s found a way to balance Stantec’s largest clients while relaxing at the lake or enjoying a game of golf.
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About Stantec: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Jason Doupe
Vice President, Environmental Services of Stantec
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About Stantec: Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
Carolyn Martin
Founder, President & CEO of Sponsor Energy
Carolyn Martin, President & CEO: With over 15 years of leadership and management experience in Alberta’s energy and technology sectors, Carolyn has had much success in bringing innovation to industries such as renewable energy technologies, emergency preparedness, and disaster notification. Prior to founding Sponsor Energy, she served as President of one of the largest member organizations for Renewable Energy professionals in North America and has previously excelled as VP Business Development in a number of energy and energy technology companies.
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About Sponsor Energy: Sponsor Energy is an energy broker that sells electricity and natural gas to socially conscious consumers across North America.
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