Kinsol’s team of craftspeople have extensive experience across the spectrum of timber construction and is made up of a group of individuals who have won numerous Canadian and International awards for their work.
Mike Marshall, B.SC., MA ORGL
Partner & CEO
Mike leads Kinsol with 28 years of experience spanning all aspects of the timber industry, from automated and digital manufacturing, sales, marketing and management. Mike has spent much of his career in the leadership of the design and construction of some of Canada’s most innovative timber structures. Having led many innovative adventure projects, Mike is a valuable resource when it comes to leading and steering design teams through the challenges of concept creation, constructability, and budgeting.
Steve Stevenson, B.A.
Partner & COO
Steve has 15 years of senior management experience within the construction industry. He heads business operations at Kinsol, where he oversees the entire project delivery process, including design, pre-fabrication, installation, and follow-up client care. His discipline in front end planning and organization of our projects ensures smooth interaction with other contractors on site and delivers confidence to our clients that they are in good hands when it comes to getting it built on schedule and on budget.
Brett Taylor, CPA, CA
Director of Finance
Brett has worked with Mike and Steve in various roles over the past 10 years. With wide ranging experience in both private and public companies, including those within the construction industry, Brett has brought the financial executive experience that Kinsol was previously missing. He has made short work in organizing and leading the financial department, and quickly generated the robust and reliable financial reporting necessary to plan and operate the business. Brett is a proud father and husband, an avid basketball fan and coach, is active in his community, and has been known to destroy a 6-pack of Cherry Coke (sugar free, if his wife asks) in stressful moments.
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Tyler Hiltunen
Operations Manager
Tyler has a wealth of industry and operational management knowledge through his experiences in both facilities and project management in the Civil Construction and Energy industries. He brings a focused approach to both project and operational management to the Kinsol team, having achieved not only his PMP certification, but also a Masters Certificate in Project Management from the University of Victoria. An incurable optimist, Tyler never fails to keep the team’s sightlines on the opportunities for growth in every situation.
Sean Martin
Project Manager
Sean brings vast experience from his industrial construction and pre-cast fabrication background, having worked on dozens of projects in varied management & support roles throughout Western Canada. Combining a high-level of conscientiousness with an inquisitive nature, Sean makes every effort to deliver Kinsol projects effectively and efficiently. He may not be the most talkative of this bunch, but it only takes a brief conversation with Sean to understand the level of intelligence he brings to the table.
Nate Harburn
Project Manager
With over twenty years of experience in the construction industry, Nate has successfully managed large projects internationally, from residential to commercial and heavy industrial. Leveraging this background, Nate delivers high-quality projects across various verticals for the Kinsol team. His passion for building strong relationships is felt across the board with clients, contractors, suppliers, and consultants alike, and his knack for finding innovative solutions to complex challenges never ceases to amaze us.
Carley Sandwith-Craig
Project Coordinator & Office Administrator
Carley has a mastery of organization like nobody we have ever met, and you can be certain when you ask her to do something that it will be done expertly and efficiently - but chances are, she anticipated the need and has already done it. With her signature combination of steadfast reliability and hilarious wit, Carley has proven herself to be an indispensable member of the Kinsol team. Carley is currently on maternity leave but we eagerly anticipate her return in Spring, 2025.
Adam Galbraith
Project Coordinator
Adam brings a distinguished construction background to the Kinsol crew, with hands-on electrical expertise as a tradesperson, experience in industrial and commercial coordination, and recent years as a Project Coordinator on multiple mass timber projects with a self-performing General Contractor. A proud and involved member of The Métis Nation of British Columbia (MNBC), Adam carries his heritage into his professional and personal life. Outside of work, Adam trades construction hard hats for cowboy hats, dedicating time to support equestrian training on the farm alongside his wife, a further testament to his diverse skillset!
Heather Slade
Project Coordinator
Heather is an accomplished, forward-thinking and creative problem-solver with an extensive portfolio of success spearheading new projects and in all aspects of business optimization. She brings over 20 years of operations and project management experience, coupled with award-winning commercial interior design work. Clearly adept at solid tactical execution, prioritizing, multi-tasking, and pivoting to adapt to ever-changing work environments, we feel incredibly lucky that Heather showed up at our door; and she has wasted no time proving herself to be an invaluable addition to the Kinsol team.
Jaime Blacklock
Natural Playground Specialist, Marketing & Media Coordinator
As our KinsolPlay Playground Specialist, Jaime helps our clients understand the benefits of our playground systems and the skills that children who use them can gain. Her great sense of humour and love of play, coupled with her decades of customer care experience ensures that our playground clients are well looked after. Jaime also keeps our social media and marketing goals on track for the company as a whole, making her an integral part of both the KinsolPlay team and our greater Kinsol family.
Megan Montgomery
Bookkeeper
Megan helps bring balance to the Kinsol workplace, and not just in the accounting books. Her patient and fun-loving demeanor coupled with a dedicated and diligent work ethic makes Megan an exceptional team player. She takes great care of our clients and vendors alike, responding to their needs the very best she can without exception. With 5 years of accounting experience behind her, she’s right at home working with the numbers, usually with a large cup of coffee and a Hoya by her side.
Myron Cottreau
Journeyman Carpenter, Senior Supervisor
Myron is one of our most versatile carpenters, apprenticing as a boat builder in the Maritimes and rounding out his skills in nearly every other facet of woodworking since then. With a strong penchant for planning, organizing, and leading others, supervision was an obvious step for Myron, and he has filled that role remarkably well. He’s got several superpowers, but the most enjoyable to watch is when he surprises a room full of unsuspecting consultants by being the most tech-savvy guy at the table.
Jeff Morberg
Supervisor
Though he is a steam-fitter by trade, Jeff adapted swiftly and seamlessly into the realm of mass timber when he joined the Kinsol crew, and has continued to demonstrate his aptitude for not only the trade but for leadership as well. In 2023, he completed the inaugural BCIT Associates Certificate in Mass Timber Construction amongst a group of leading-edge industry colleagues, expanding upon his knowledge and value to the team. Above all, Jeff is a kind and considerate human with a great sense of humour, and a very adorable mini-Dachshund named Fitz who probably deserves his own spot on this page.
Chris Bertin
Playground Supervisor, CPSI Certified
Chris is an experienced builder with years of construction experience, and a unique expertise in the creation of hand-made musical instruments. An adventure seeker himself, Chris’ whole approach to play fits perfectly with the vision of our playground team. His kind-hearted and cooperative nature makes him a pleasure to work with, both as a team member and for our clients. As a CPSI certified builder, Chris ensures that all finished construction meets the CSA guidelines.
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Tym, MIAMTC
Vice President of Operations
With nearly three decades of experience in commercial construction, as well as a professional membership of the International Association for Mass Timber Construction, Tym provides deep experience in project planning and leadership with a focus in mass timber. His collaborative style of working with designers, contractors, and suppliers brings confidence to owners and developers in the planning and delivery of their mass timber buildings.
Martin Chabot
Project Manager
As Project Manager, Martin (pronounced “Mahr-taan”) plays a vital role in leading projects and scaling the business at Kinsol. Utilizing his background as a Superintendent, mass timber Facilities Manager, and Project Manager, he brings a diverse skill set and knowledge of construction to every challenge. Both creative and steadfast in his resolve, Martin's dedication and passion make him a tremendous partner in business operations, as well as an all-around wonderful human to hang out with.
Bhushan (Shawn) Nankar
Assistant Project Manager
Bhushan brings to the Kinsol USA team his tremendous amount of technical prowess, a variety of education and experience and, not least of all, he’s an incredibly pleasant human to work with. As a Civil Engineer, also having a Masters in Construction Management plus experience as both Project Engineer and Estimator for Mass Timber projects, it’s more than possible there is a thing or two he can teach us, but we already know for sure that Bhushan is an indispensable asset to our team.
