Wayne McKenzie (Randall Plumbing & Heating)
President
Membership Committee Chair

Wayne has been on MCAMs Board of Directors since 2014. He is the President of Randall Plumbing where he started over 32 years ago. Wayne graduated from Red River College with Business Administration and is a Journeyman Plumber. Wayne is not the type of person to sit still. He is always doing something. He hopes to raise the bar of Randall's employees with mentorship, education, and training to make them and the company prosper. His favourite MCAM events are the President's Ball & Golf Tournament Wayne says, "If you're going to do something, do it right the first time or don't bother doing it at all!". Wayne is chair of the MCAM Membership Committee. You may see a likeness of Wayne in the "Wise Wayne" caricature featured in the MCAM e-newsletter, The Connector.

James Kopec (Bornhorst Mechanical Inc.)
1st Vice President
Education Committee Chair

James has been on MCAM Board of Directors since 2009. Today, he is the President at Bornhorst Mechanical Inc. He attained his Red Seal Certification in Plumbing in 1997 and became a Gold Seal Superintendent in 2009. James is the Chair of the Apprenticeship Provincial Trade Advisory Committee for Gas Fitters and involved in estimating, working, and managing various types of projects within Manitoba and outside the province. James' favourite MCAM event is the President's Ball. He enjoys the outdoors, hunting and farming in the Interlake area where he is from. James says. "Measure twice and cut once!". James serves on the MCAM Executive, Education and Government and Industry Relations Committees.

Chris Derksen (Derksen Plumbing & Heating)
2nd Vice President

Chris has been on MCAM Board of Directors since 2014. He graduated from Red River College and became General Manager of Derksen Plumbing and Heating at the age of 30. He Project managed his first mechanical project valued over $7M at age 26. Quirky facts about Chris: He laughs at his own expense, likes the NFL Houston Texans and hopes to retire one day. His favourite MCAM event is The President's Ball Dinner. His favourite quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."(Wayne Gretzky). Chris serves on the Next Gen Committee and Government and Industry Relations Committee. Chris has a reputation for raising critical industry issues with the Board of Directors.

Andy Taylor (Cobbe's Plumbing & Heating)
Treasurer

Andy has been on MCAM Board of Directors since 2012. He is also MCAM's Treasurer and serves on the Government and industry Relations and Education Committees. Andy is the General Manager at Cobbe's Plumbing and Heating in Portage La Prairie MB. He has been working at Cobbe's Plumbing and Heating for over 34 years where he started from high school. Andy also served on the Rural Construction Association Board for 4 years.

Julien Lafleche (ServcoCanada)
Past President

Julien has been on MCAM Board of Directors since 2014. He serves on the Executive and Education Committees and is the Manitoba representative on the Union Contractors Committee with MCA Canada. Julien is the President and CEO of ServcoCanada Company. Julien specializes in overseeing contracts, estimation, planning, scheduling, procurement, and project management. Julien's passion for the industry and 24 years of experience started early as he spent High School summers working as a civil contractor before transitioning to an apprentice Steamfitter. Julien enjoys spending time away from the office with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys helping his two girls actively achieve their goals. Whether it is coaching them in school, life, hockey or golf, Julien values his family time at the rink, course or relaxing at the lake.

Bruce McWhirter (A&B Mechanical)
Director at Large

Bruce has been on MCAM Board of Directors since 2013. Bruce is the President at AB Mechanical. He built AB Mechanical from 1 work van, 30 years ago, to a successful business today. One of his goals is to establish a legacy with his company and have it continue for future generations. His favourite MCAM event is the National Conference. Bruce likes to say, "If it ain't broke phone someone else." Bruce serves on the MCAM Executive and Membership Committees.

Shawn Henry (Wescan)
Director at Large
Government & Industry Relations Committee Chair
Apprenticeship Certification Board Representative WCA Representative

Shawn has been on the Board of Directors since 2014. He is the General Manager at Wescan Electrical Mechanical Services. He obtained his Red Seal Plumbing and B license from Red River College in 2005. Shawn's favourite MCAM event is the Golf Tournament. A quirky fact about Shawn is that he hopes to never retire. He say's the most dangerous quote to ever hear is "It is the way we have always done it!" Shawn serves on the MCAM Government and Industry Relations Committee and is chair of the National Change Order Protocol Committee.

Brad Mason (ServcoCanada)
MCAC National Director
MB Prompt Payment Coalition Representative
MB Trade Contractors Coalition Representative

Brad has been on MCAM Board of Directors since 2001 and is the Principal/Founding Partner of ServcoCanada. He has over 35 years of supervisory experience in all phases of the industrial construction industry. ​Brad promotes an environment where people are encouraged to use their skills effectively and creatively while at the same time supporting the corporate vision and values. His goal is for employees to be proud to work at DMS. Brad is committed to corporate social responsibility. He understands the importance of building strong communities and supports many worthwhile organizations. In addition, Brad sits on the Board with Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada and is the Chair with the MCA Canadian Education Council.

Ilona Rondeau (EMCO)
Director at Large
Social Committee Chair
WiMC Representative

Ilona has been on the MCAM's Board of Directors since 2006. Ilona Rondeau has been in the construction industry since High School. She has been an part of Emco Corporation's team since 1988 and has served as the Profit Centre Manager since 2000. As chair of the social committee, Ilona plays an integral role in planning MCAM's signature events such as Annual President's Ball, Golf Tournament and Pioneer Night. Ilona's other Board experiences include Secretary member with the Anola Metis Local and with Ndaawin to work towards building a curriculum around raising awareness with respect to sexual exploitation of inner-city children and youth.

Larry Stefanec (Parson's Plumbing & Heating)
Director at Large
Service Contractors Advisory Council Chair
Student Chapter Representative

Larry has been on MCAM Board of Directors since 2017. Larry started into the Mechanical trades in 1992 in BC Canada with Dual Mechanical LTD. He attained Red Seal certification for plumbing and Gas fitters B licence in 1996. He continued in the commercial mechanical field as a Site Supervisor then eventually Project Manager and then company Field Manager. Along the way he managed to complete many management and Accounting courses including Gold Seal certification for Site Supervisor. He started working with a Winnipeg service company in 2003, Parsons Plumbing and Heating ltd. and in 2014 acquired 100% of the business. When not physically at the office Larry likes to adventure race, this involves biking, orienteering, canoeing, and hiking in the wilderness usually as a team over a time period of minimum 6 hours! He trains for these events and includes his entire family. Larry believes it is important to be a part of MCAM so everyone can learn from each and be better prepared to take on future challenges and projects that will keep Manitoba strong and vital in this ever-changing world. Larry is an active member of the MCAM Education Committee.

Travis Clarke (BPL Sales)
Director at Large
Golf Committee Chair

Travis has been on MCAM Board of Directors since 2010 and serves as the Chair of the Associate Advisory Council and member of the Government and industry Relations Committee. He is the President of BPL Sales Ltd and President of Dynamic Building Control (2018). He graduated from the University of Manitoba from the faculty of Commerce in 2002. Travis became partner and President of BPL Sales Limited in 2006 at the age of 28. Purchased and became President of Dynamic Building Control in 2018. He completed 2 years of engineering at the University of Manitoba before moving over to the faculty of commerce. He also worked as an apprentice plumber for Parsons Plumbing and Heating before deciding to travel to Australia and Southeast Asia for 10 months. His goal is to operate a successful business well, while maintaining a good work/life balance. Being a father and husband are rewarding and important to him. He wants to do as good a job being a dad, husband, and business operator. His favourite MCAM event is the Golf Tournament. Travis says, "Work smarter, not harder"

Scott Hammond (SMS Engineering)
Director at Large
Associates Advisory Council Chair

Striving to not be your typical engineer, Scott focuses his practice on high-performance buildings and finding ways to transform them while remaining cost effective. Originally starting in the industry wearing a contractor's hardhat, he now is experienced in a wide range of multi-disciplinary planning, design and construction projects. As a Partner with SMS Engineering Scott was named to the Consulting-Specifying Magazine's international Top 40 Under 40 list in 2014. Some of his favourite projects include the Winnipeg Air Terminal Building, Canada Life's Winnipeg campus redevelopment, IG Field and now the new Portage District Hospital.

Jennifer Lowe (Lowe Mechanical)
Director at Large