Kerry Ruether

Director, Human Resources

Kerry Ruether joined Waiward in 2007 and currently holds the role of Director, Human Resources with over 20 years of construction and manufacturing industry experience. 

Kerry brings experience and strategies in recruiting and onboarding, labour relations, collective bargaining, compensation, policy development, performance management, and innovative programs to attract and retain talent.

Kerry is a valuable contributor to Waiward’s corporate culture initiatives and strengthens Waiward’s community reputation through programs that support local charities and our surrounding community.

Kerry holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta and has been a member of CPHR since 2009.

Johnathan McFarlane

Director, Corporate Improvement & Technology

Johnathan McFarlane joined Waiward in 2016 and currently holds the role of Director, Corporate Improvement and Technology. Johnathan has many years of experience across various industries focused on value creation through systems and process improvements.

Johnathan is a valuable member of the organization and helps contribute through his ability to align change with the overall organizational goals strategically. Johnathan also provides strong leadership skills focused on building strong teams. In Johnathan’s current role, he is responsible for the organization’s digital transformation while leading the Information Systems and Technology team.

Johnathan graduated from NAIT with honours in Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management, earning his degree and adding useful insight to his skillset.

Danny Nijjar

Director, Projects

Danny Nijjar joined Waiward in January 2019 and currently holds the role of Director, Projects. Before joining Waiward, Danny spent 13 years at ATCO Electric in various engineering and management roles.

Danny is an exceptional strategic thinker with the ability to effectively scan the environment, analyze information, and develop innovative and structured solutions to problems.

Danny completed his Undergrad at the University of Alberta in Electrical Engineering in 2002, became a Professional Member (P.Eng) with APEGA in 2008, and received his Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with the Project Management Institute in 2011.

Andy Boelee

Senior Director, Drafting and Engineering

Andy Boelee joined Waiward in 2018 and currently holds the role of Senior Director, Drafting and Engineering. Andy brings over 30 years of steel fabrication industry experience, spending time in Edmonton and Vancouver over his career.

As the Senior Director, Drafting and Engineering, Andy provides technical oversight on projects, strategic production planning, and mentorship to Waiward’s team of detailers and engineers.

As a graduate of NAIT’s Engineering Design and Drafting Technology program, he started his career as a detailer and has continued to hold progressively more diverse positions throughout his career. His passion for learning and growth as a business owner, senior manager, and most recently prior to rejoining Waiward, a NAIT instructor, makes him a very valued member of Waiward’s team.

Paul Devine

Director, Shop Operations

Paul Devine joined Waiward in 2005 as a Structural Steel Detailer and has progressed through the Quality Control Coordinator, Production Manager, and Shop Operations Manager roles. In January 2021, Paul was promoted into the role of Director, Shop Operations.

Paul is well versed in scheduling, resource planning, quality assurance, structural steel fabrication, safety, and project execution.

After becoming a Civil Engineering Technologist and Level 2 Steel Detailer, Paul continued his education to become a CWB Welding Supervisor and a CWB 178.2 Level 2 Inspector.

Kevin Nixon

Vice President, Corporate Operations

Kevin Nixon joined Waiward in 2009 as a Project Coordinator and has advanced through the project management ranks from the Director of Construction and Maintenance to his current role Vice President of Corporate Operations.

Kevin is a strong communicator who believes that a team can only succeed if all parties involved are on the same page and working towards the same goals.

After graduating from the Construction Engineering Technology program at NAIT, Kevin continued to expand on his formal education, completing course work in business, leadership, and project management. In 2016, he received his Project Management Professional (PMP) designation. Over the past 10+ years, Kevin has participated in a wide array of projects across Canada and the United States in the Heavy Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, and Infrastructure markets.

Jordy East

Vice President, Construction & Maintenance

Jordy East joined Waiward in 2008 and holds the role of Vice President of Construction and Maintenance.  Jordy brings a demonstrated history of construction industry project execution. Initially starting with Waiward as a Journeyman Ironworker, he eventually grew into various supervisory roles. Jordy possesses the ability to relate to all facets of our field operations teams.

As the Vice President of Construction and Maintenance, Jordy lends his expertise in construction execution, operations, and managing people to the field project teams. Jordy consults and reviews estimates, constructability ideas, and project execution plans. Additionally, Jordy participates in the development of Safety and Quality policies and procedures, with a commitment to ensuring implementation and adherence on all field projects.

Jordy is a Red Seal Ironworker and has been a member of Local 720 since 2008. He holds a B. Soc. Sc. Degree from the University of Ottawa.

Phil Wolkowycki

Director, HSE

Phil Wolkowycki joined Waiward in 2021 and currently holds the role of Director, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE). Before joining Waiward, Phil spent 15 years in the oil & gas industry in various HSE leadership roles partnering with ‘World Class’ safety organizations like Jacobs, Shell, Suncor, and Exxon Mobil.

Phil has a strong passion for safety and inspires organizations to achieve operational excellence towards their ‘Journey to Zero’ goals. Phil’s democratic/strategic leadership style helps influence the right behaviours and safe strategic thinking throughout all levels of the organization, creating strong safety cultures.

Phil completed a Civil Engineering and Management diploma from Lethbridge College in 2002 and then attained a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation in 2005. Phil then transitioned from engineering into an HSE career in 2006, becoming a Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) in 2011. Phil is a past member/contributor of the Construction Owner’s Association of Alberta (COAA) Safety Committee and is a current Safety Committee member to the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA). Phil completed a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation in 2018 and plans to continue this lifelong learning journey while partnering with Waiward.

Leslie Hurry

Senior Manager, Fabrication Projects

Leslie Hurry joined Waiward in 2004 and holds the role of Senior Manager, Fabrication Projects. Leslie is actively engaged in all aspects of projects from receipt of customer inquiries to project closeouts, focusing on meeting or exceeding the requirements and expectations of our customers and our company.

As a Senior Manager, Leslie provides proposal and execution oversight of projects with respect to commercial and technical items, resource planning, and the mentorship of our team members.

Leslie has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta and has completed various industry-related courses such as CII Best Practices, HSE Leadership Development, Indigenous Canada, Project Leadership Program, Prime Contractor, CSTS, WHMIS, and Workface Planning.

Kelly Merrick

Manager, Fabrication Estimating

Kelly Merrick joined Waiward in 2001 and currently holds the role of Manager of Fabrication Estimating. With 20 years of experience in the steel industry, Kelly lends his expertise in technical drafting along with the latest design technology within the steel industry.

Kelly has a NISD Steel Detailer/Year 3 Occupational Certificate from the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board. He has also complete various industry related courses including: CISC Industrial Buildings and Tekla Structures.

Jacob Penner

Vice President, Corporate Development

Jacob Penner joined Waiward in 2016 and recently promoted to his role as Vice President of Corporate Development. Jacob works with new and existing customers to ensure that Waiward is well represented while coordinating with the internal stakeholders to develop strategies to grow the business. Jacob understands Waiward’s operational capabilities, enabling him to represent the organization for Fabrication and Construction services.

Initially starting as an apprentice to later earning his journeyman welding certificate, Jacob spent six years working at several shops, module assembly yards, and sites. Jacob has gained experience in heavy industrial construction throughout his career, specializing in maintenance and shutdown management. He has 15 years of exposure in construction throughout Alberta, ranging from hands-on work to planning, coordinating, and managing projects and maintenance activities.

Jacob holds a Red Seal Welding Certificate, a Bachelor’s Degree in physical education and sports performance from the University of Alberta, and a Graduate Diploma in Management through Athabasca University.

Mongi Marzouki

Manager, Purchasing

Mongi Marzouki joined Waiward in 2018 and currently holds the role of Manager, Purchasing. Mongi brings over 25 years of steel industry experience in various procurement, engineering, and management roles.

As the Purchasing Manager, Mongi provides procurement expertise on projects, contributing vital support and leadership in supply chain, vendor Management & Inventory Management while identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities to improve all procurement aspects.

Mongi holds a Mechanical Engineering Diploma and various supply chain courses from the University of Alberta, which make him a valuable contributor to mainline insurance in his role.

Leoncio Garrido

Director, Supply Chain

Leoncio Garrido joined Waiward in 2022 and currently holds the role of Director of Supply Chain. With 25 years of experience in international EPC/EPCM engineering and construction projects within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, and onshore/offshore Petrochemical sectors. 

He implements successful multi-billion projects and solutions across the Middle East, Japan, Europe, and North & South America, incorporating various technical and best practice applications. Possesses a demonstrable track record of preparing and executing project plans and programs, achieving projects’ objectives within the desired constraints without compromising quality and timely completion of projects. Before joining Waiward, Leo spent 14 years in Tecnicas Reunidas, Inc, in several managerial positions, including General Manager for the Subsidiary Office in Chile as well as Project Management positions in the Middle East and Canada in EPC’s On-shore and Off-Shore Projects with clients such as CNRL, Suncor, Aramco, and ADOC.

Leo is a strong communicator, engaging and negotiating with stakeholders across all levels, is commercially minded to achieve business and revenue growth and understands change management, contract management, processes, and procedures to drive organizational growth and profit. Highly skilled in mentoring and developing multi-cultural teams to achieve desired results. Innovative, decisive, generating optimal results with a positive work ethic, energy, and desire to build on success in challenging environments continually.

Leo holds MBA, P. Eng., Master’s and bachelor’s degrees in engineering, International Welding Engineer (IWE & EWE), and numerous professional certifications.

Jamie R. Lindsay

Chief Financial Officer

Jamie joined Waiward in 2023 and currently holds the role of Chief Financial Officer. Jamie brings over 30 years of steel fabrication industry experience, spending time in Edmonton and Hamilton over his career.

Jamie is a strategic thinker who cultivates solid relationships with strategic partners, stakeholders, beneficiaries, external auditors, various boards, direct reports and peers.

Jamie has a degree in business administration and is a CA.

Wayne Malbeuf

Director, Quality

Wayne Malbeuf joined Waiward in 2022 and currently holds the role Director of Quality. With 36 years of experience in the Metal Trades industry, he lends his expertise to Quality Management, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control. He also overlooks the inspections of Piping, Pipelines, Pump Stations, API Tanks, AWWA Water Works and Structural Steel Fabrications within the Field and the Shop settings. 

Wayne is also an ABSA Welding Examiner who is highly experienced in reviewing and interpreting blueprints and schematic readings. He has proven expertise in reviewing and upgrading technical procedures and specifications within Fabrication and Construction and immense exposure to Tender Documentation, Quality Manual Review and Weld Procedure Development and/or review. 

Wayne holds the following certifications, CWB Level 3 Inspection Certificate with Endorsements to CSA W47.1/W59, CSA Z662 and ASME B31.3, ABSA Certification as a Welding Examiner, CWB Welding Fundamentalist Certification, AWS CWI, and HDPE, A.H. MCELROY’s Fusion Inspector.

Grace Elliott

Manager, Marketing & Communications

Grace Elliott joined Waiward in 2020 as a Marketing and Communications Specialist and has progressed to the role of Manager, Marketing and Communications. With the responsibility for leading Waiward’s integrated communications, marketing, and social impact strategy.

As the Marketing and Communications Manager, Grace strengthens Waiward’s corporate reputation by guiding external, internal, executive, and digital communications, strategic marketing, and branding. She also lends her expertise to Waiward’s community engagement campaigns with non-profit organizations, local charities, and Indigenous partnerships.

Grace earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from MacEwan University, a Business Administration Diploma with a major in Marketing from SAIT and has continued her education in various industry-related courses such as Indigenous Canada, Google Ads and Analytics certification, and is currently working on earning her Digital Marketing Certificate from the University of Alberta.

Julie Devine

Manager, Financial Accounting

Julie Devine joined Waiward in 2020 and currently holds the role of Manager, Financial Accounting. She brings three years of experience in public practice, gaining insight into a wide breadth of industries and best practices.

Julie’s organization and professionalism is the foundation for efficient oversight of treasury, risk management, and financial reporting. Julie’s analysis of financial data enables her to provide valuable information driving the ability to make informed business decisions.

After completing her Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from the University of Alberta, Julie attained her CPA designation from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.

Jessie Humphrey

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Jessie Humphrey joined Waiward in 2018 as a Project Accountant. With ten years of experience in project accounting, Jessie lends her expertise to her current role of Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis.

With her oversight of daily operations, Jessie provides reporting and analytics to the projects team and other departments to manage project forecasts, budgets, performance, and risks. Through thorough communication and collaboration, Jessie actively involves process improvements and efficiencies in the organization.

Jessie obtained her Business Administration Diploma in Accounting from NAIT and has an Advanced Certificate in Accounting and Finance through CPA Alberta.

Misty Ruller

Manager, Construction Estimating

Bio to come

Erin Neilsen

Manager, Payroll

Erin Neilsen joined Waiward in 2019 and currently holds the role of Manager, Payroll. With 16 years of Payroll experience in the Industrial Construction industry, Erin lends her expertise to overseeing Payroll Department’s day-to-day processing, ensuring compliance with all relevant payroll regulations and collective bargaining agreements. 

She also provides reports to managers and collaborates with other departments regarding payroll, benefits, labour relations, and collective agreement interpretations. 

Erin has a Business Management degree from Okanagan University College, completed various industry-related courses/received her PCP certification in 2005. 

David Turner

President & CEO

David Turner joined Waiward in 2023 and currently holds the President and Chief Executive Officer role. With 23 years of experience in the Construction, Fabrication and Maintenance industries, David lends his expertise to Leadership, Strategy and Operations.

Before joining Waiward, David served as CEO and COO of Lincoln County Oilfield Services, CEO of T&M Specialty Services and President and General Manager of CESSCO Fabrication and Engineering. Throughout his career, David has progressed from Nuclear Design Engineer to Project Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager of Field Services and Executive Vice President for companies such as Babcock & Wilcox, AECON, Clemmer Steelcraft and ALCO.

David has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Applied Science from the University of Waterloo, focusing on mechanical engineering and business administration, and is a Professional Engineer with APEGA. He has pursued ongoing professional development, including starting his Doctorate in Business Administration and completing certifications in Construction Project Management and Mental Health in the Workplace. David has also engaged with his industries by serving as a Sector Chair for the Alberta Steel Manufacturers, a Trustee for multiple funds for the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and a Multi-Provincial Director for the Boilermakers Contractors’ Association.

Jenna Jongkind

Manager, Human Resources

Jenna Jongkind joined Waiward in 2012 and currently holds the Manager, Human Resources role. As a Human Resources team member, she partners with and supports all levels of the organization concerning employee and labour relations. 

As the Human Resources Manager, she brings over 15 years of experience in Human Resources, specializing in talent acquisition, employee development and performance management. She lends strength to creating an inclusive and thriving workplace culture and exhibits a passion for innovative human resources practices and processes that optimize workforce efficiency and employee success. 

Jenna earned a Business Management Diploma with a major in Human Resources Management from NAIT and has been an active member of CPHR Alberta since 2010. She continues learning through various industry-related initiatives and is working towards earning her designation as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources.   

Lisa Pearson

Manager, Process Improvement

Lisa Pearson joined Waiward in 2023 and currently holds the role of Manager, Process Improvement. With 20+ years of experience in Industrial and Commercial markets with a focus on Fabrication, Modularization & Field Construction within the Oil/Gas, Petrochemical sector.

Lisa contributes experience in Process Improvement, Training and Development, Information Management System Implementation & Development, Human Resources, Labour Relations, HSE, Document Control, Project Controls and Management. 

Lisa Pearson has Project Management including Planning & Scheduling from the University of Alberta Undergrad in Human Resources & Labour Relations from Athabasca University coupled with various industry related HSE and Business Administration courses and certifications over the course of my career.

Carey Hedstrom

Vice President, Fabrication

Carey Hedstrom joined Waiward in 2023 and currently holds the Vice President of Fabrication role with over 25 years of experience in fabrication focusing on Industrial, Infrastructure and Commercial Markets. Specializing in Structural Steel Fabrication, Pressure Pipe Fabrication and Modularization for the Oil/Gas, Petrochemical, Mining, Forestry and Power Industries. Carey lends his expertise to being a Hands-on Leader, successfully improving projects’ and operations’ safety, quality, and delivery performance across a multi-disciplined workforce. He has a team-first mentality, extensive experience, and technical knowledge in fabrication environments.

Before joining Waiward, Carey served as the President of JV Driver Fabricators in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, and General Manager of JV Driver Fabricators in Nisku, AB, Canada. Carey’s career progression has taken him from the trades as an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Pipefitter/ Gasfitter into Project Coordination, Operations and Senior Management roles. He has previously held the positions of Project Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, Director of Operations and President. Carey has had the opportunity to work on various projects throughout Canada and the USA.

Carey holds an Executive Leadership Certificate from the University of Texas, a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from the University of Alberta, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, MHSA Safety Officer designation and his CII, Red Seal Journeyman Steamfitter/ Pipefitter, and 2nd class Gasfitter ticket from NAIT, including various industry related courses.