Built in 1983, the Talisman Centre is locally known as
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Naseem Bashir, P.Eng., ICD.D
President
Naseem Bashir, P.Eng., ICD.D is the president and chief executive officer of Williams Engineering Canada and chairman of the Board for the Williams Group of Companies. In his role as president, Naseem directs strategic and business planning from inception through to execution and is pushing to double the company's size by 2014. Naseem has been servicing clients and the business for over 28 years.
Margot Ross-Graham, B.A., CHRP
Vice President, Integration
Margot joined our firm in December of 2008. Her role provides strategic direction and leadership to the Human Resources, IT, Marketing, and Sustainability departments as well as all integration initiatives. Margot is an experienced senior executive with extensive background in leadership, change management, and organizational development, and is recognized for her ability to manage broad portfolios. She understands how to achieve big picture results while not losing site of the numerous steps it takes to reach the end goal.
Don Schick, BComm, CA
Vice President, Finance
Don joined the Williams Engineering team in the spring of 2008. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in both the private and public sectors. His primary focuses are the development of company-wide long term strategies, risk management, financial sustainability, and corporate planning. He is also involved in the pursuit of potential business opportunities.
Don is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and holds a bachelor of commerce degree with honours from the University of Alberta.
Gord Rajewski, R.E.T.
Regional Director, Northern Alberta
Gord Rajewski has over 28 years of specialized engineering expertise in building science; particularly in infrared thermography and roof engineering. Gord has traveled extensively throughout Canada and the United States and has undertaken a project in Africa. He has participated in a wide variety of speaking engagements and educational seminars on a variety of common building science issues.
Steven Meister, B.Com.
Regional Director, Arctic
Steven Meister is our most recent addition to the Williams Engineering Canada Leadership team and currently holds the role of Regional Director, Arctic. Steven is an agent of change with a proven track record for exceeding client expectations, satisfying stakeholders' needs, and transforming business opportunities. He has over 20 years of business development and project management experience with industries ranging from telecommunications to consulting engineering.
Jim Gilliland, Ph.D., P.Eng., LEED® AP
Regional Director, Southern Alberta
Jim Gilliland joined Williams Engineering Canada in May of 2006 as our Calgary Buildings Practice Leader. Jim has a broad range of experience that includes commercial, educational, institutional, health care, and environmental applications. Jim has extensive experience using a variety of project delivery methods including construction management, fast-tracking, and design-building. The main focus of Jim’s work is to deliver projects that minimize construction costs and achieve both corporate and client objectives.
Ray Cruickshank, P.Eng.
Regional Director, Manitoba
Ray Cruickshank is our Manitoba Regional Director and a mechanical engineer who provides creative solutions to a wide variety of clients. His diversified portfolio in design and project management includes work in the manufacturing, petrochemical, healthcare, sports and recreation, hazardous materials, transportation, warehousing, and process design markets.
Wayne Gustafson, P.Eng.
Regional Director, Central Alberta
Wayne brings a wealth of knowledge and over 17 years of experience and project management skills to Williams Engineering. He has a particularly strong background in municipal engineering and the ability to support our clients, advise them of policy, administration, and budgeting requirements for transportation, municipal infrastructure, and land development. Wayne brings a solid understanding and a broad range of project management skills to a very diverse group of people.
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