Senior Leadership - Bird Construction

Senior Leadership Previous Next Teri McKibbon Teri McKibbon President & Chief Executive Officer

Teri joined Bird in June 2017 in the role of Chief Operating Officer as part of our executive leadership team. In July of 2019, Teri was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer.

He has over 35 years of experience in the construction industry, where he is recognized for his strategic capabilities, dedication, and operational excellence. Prior to joining the company, Teri spent two decades holding senior management and executive positions with a national Canadian general contractor, including the role of President and CEO in the last two years of his tenure.

Teri is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and serves on various boards and committees in Calgary. He is also certified by the Canadian Construction Association as a Gold Seal Project Manager.

Wayne Gingrich Wayne Gingrich Chief Financial Officer

Wayne obtained his Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University, with a minor in economics. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and attained his Certified Management Accountant designation in 2000.

He joined Bird Construction in 2016 and assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer. With almost 30 years of experience in finance and accounting functions, Wayne has spent the last 20 years as a financial executive in the engineering, and construction (E&C) sector. Prior to joining Bird, he served as the CFO for a large national engineering consulting company. Previously, Wayne had worked in a variety of finance roles for a number of multinational, publicly traded engineering and professional services firms.

Wayne completed the Directors Education program at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto and is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors. He received his ICD.D designation in 2020. He previously served as a Board Member for two firms operating in the E&C sector and has also been a Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee of a charitable organization.

Gilles Royer Gilles Royer Chief Operating Officer

Gilles joined Bird as a summer student though the University of Alberta’s Civil Engineering Co-op program in 1991. He then joined the company on a full-time basis upon his graduation in 1994.

He has continued to advance through the company, undertaking progressively senior positions. In 2009, he was promoted to the role of Edmonton District Manager and has since served as Senior Vice President and Executive Vice President – Industrial. In 2018, he was inducted into Bird’s 25-Year Club. In 2020, he was appointed to his current role of Chief Operating Officer.

Gilles has been involved in some of the most significant projects undertaken by the company and has deep knowledge of Bird’s operations and business. He has successfully and strategically grown the business, enhancing relationships with key clients, and advancing diversification and performance objectives.

Gilles is a Registered Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. Gilles serves on the David and Joan Lynch School of Engineering Safety and Risk Management Industry Executive Board and has served as a Director of the Fort McMurray Construction Association.

Brian Henry Brian Henry Chief People Officer

Brian joined Bird in 2020 as Chief People Officer.

He previously held the position of Human Resources Director with accountability for KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell under Yum Brands Canada. Following brand separation at Yum, he became dedicated to KFC Canada as Chief People Officer. During his tenure at Yum, the business achieved unprecedented growth and was identified as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for six consecutive years. He has over two decades of experience in Human Resources Management with leading organizations like SC Johnson, Dell Technologies, Bond Brand Loyalty Marketing, and Yum Brands.

Brian holds a Business Administration Diploma from Mohawk College and obtained his Human Resources designation at the University of Toronto and Queens University. He is a Master Practitioner for Heartstyles, which is a program designed to develop character and drive effective behaviour in leaders.

Charles Caza Charles Caza Executive Vice President - Risk Management & General Counsel

Charles obtained his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 1986 (B.A. SC. Eng.) and, before studying law, was employed as a construction engineer with a Toronto-based general contractor. He then attended the University of Western Ontario where he obtained his Bachelor of Laws in 1990 (LL.B.).

After his Call to the Bar in 1992, Charles developed his legal and management career before joining Bird, alternating between chief legal officer and management positions, first with a national general contractor and then an international construction and engineering organization.

Having joined Bird in 2009, Charles leads the company’s Legal and Risk Management team through a collaborative approach with the company’s operating units. His knowledge of the construction and engineering industries, coupled with a practical business sense, provides Bird with one of the best specialists in his field.

Charles is certified as a specialist in construction law by the Law Society of Upper Canada (since 2002), is a past member of the executive of the Ontario Bar Association's construction section, and holds an ICD.D designation (Institute of Corporate Directors).

Rick Begg Rick Begg Chief Information Officer

Rick joined Bird in 2020 as Chief Information Officer to provide vision and leadership for the implementation of information technology solutions across the company. Rick brings 35 years of relevant experience and a proven track record of successfully working across different industries including Oil and Gas, Environmental, Agri-products, Consumer Electronics, Telecommunications, Software, and Manufacturing.

Rick has an extensive background in Information Technology, and has led companies with transformational enterprise IT strategies including leading three successful integrations with companies valued at over $1.5b each, guiding teams through growth, change and system selection and implementation, and aligning IT operations with business strategy, goals, and innovation.

Rick has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom and completed the Canada Electronic Engineering Technology Program at the RCC Institute of Technology in Toronto. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), is a Member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, and is a Governing Body Member and Chairperson of CIO Executive Summit in Calgary.

Paul Bergman Paul Bergman

Executive Vice President - Buildings East

Paul has a broad range of experience working in institutional, commercial, and industrial sectors in the construction industry for the past 25 years. Paul has held numerous positions at Bird, including estimator, project manager, senior project manager, and production manager in various locations across Canada. Paul was the VP and District Manager in Winnipeg prior to relocating to the Toronto area where he assumed the role of Senior Vice President. As an Executive Vice President, he now leads the Buildings East Team, from Manitoba to the east coast.

Paul obtained a Diploma in Engineering Technology from Red River College in Winnipeg. He completed his co-operative education work terms with Bird Construction and, after graduation, joined Bird's Winnipeg district office full-time as a project coordinator.

Paul is a Certified Engineering Technologist and a LEED Canada Accredited Professional, and has also completed the Ivey Executive Program at The Ivey Business School at Western University. He also serves on various boards and committees.

Rob McGrath Rob McGrath

Executive Vice President - Buildings West

Rob joined Bird in 2024, bringing a wealth of industry experience and proven leadership across various sectors. A graduate of the University of Ottawa with a degree in Civil Engineering, Rob has played key roles in delivering major infrastructure projects and driving business growth across Canada.

Throughout his career, he has expanded operations into new markets, increased staff capacity, and led process improvements in estimating, preconstruction, execution, and safety. His expertise in business development, project management, and strategic planning has fueled both revenue growth and market share expansion in public and private sectors.

Rob has also formerly served on the Board of Directors for the Edmonton Construction Association and is a founding member of the ECA’s Young Builders Group, reflecting his commitment to advancing the industry.

David Keep David Keep Executive Vice President - MRO and Commercial Systems & Utilities

David has over 25 years of industry experience and a wealth of knowledge in the energy and resources sector. He has extensive experience in managing and winning large multi-year Master Service Agreements and managing multiple disciplines in brownfield environments. His leadership has solidified a high-performance MRO business and one that is highly respected by major clients. He has played a key role in the integration of operating units of Stuart Olson into one team and has built and maintained a tier 1 MRO status among clients. He is passionate about continuous improvement in safety, productivity, and relationships.

David has a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from the University of Alberta, completed his PMP (Project Management Professional) credential, and has been a journeyman electrician since 1997. He is a certified Master Electrician (Electrical Safety Authority).

Peter Lineen Peter Lineen Executive Vice President - Health, Safety, and Environment

With over 30 years as a safety professional, Peter brings a wealth of passion, experience and knowledge to Bird. Most recently, Peter held the position of HSE Director, Canadian Operations and Global Lead at Quanta Services Corporation, a US-based global energy infrastructure development company, where he led the design, development, and deployment of safety strategy, systems, and programs across the global organization. Peter also spent a considerable amount of time as Director of HSE with Enbridge Corporation focused on the Major Projects and the Liquids business units. Throughout his tenure, he was responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of all occupational and process safety programs associated with operating the largest crude pipeline delivery system in North America.

Peter is a Certified Canadian Registered Safety Professional and a past Chair of the Board of Registered Canadian Safety Professionals. He is a graduate of the British Columbia Institute of Technology Occupational Health and Safety Program.

Tannis Proulx Tannis Proulx Executive Vice President - Industrial West & Major Projects

Tannis joined Bird in 1998, and has over 25 years of industry experience. She has held leadership roles in every part of the organization including construction, maintenance, EPC Director, business and strategic development, and estimating. Under her leadership, Bird’s skilled trade base has grown considerably with new clients and opportunities developed across Canada.

Tannis is always driven for results and is not afraid of a challenge. She is passionate about construction because it involves collaborating with people, always working through new challenges, and thriving under the pressure to perform.

Tannis graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering in 1995. She currently sits on the board of directors for Edison Welding Institute (EWI) and the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB).

Denis Bigioni Denis Bigioni Executive Vice President - Infrastructure East

Denis has been in the transportation and infrastructure sector of the construction industry for over 25 years as a Director and President of Dagmar Construction Inc. In this role, Denis has worked closely with municipalities, private owners, and government agencies to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars of infrastructure projects in a cooperative, efficient, and timely manner. Dagmar was acquired by Bird in 2021, and Denis continues in his role as President within the integrated Bird environment.

Denis obtained his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 1992 (B.A.Sc.) and went on to study Law at Queen’s University in Kingston where he obtained his LL.B. in 1995, and was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1997. Denis has served on several committees with the Ontario Road Builders’ Association, and was Vice-Chair of the Construction Divisional Board at the Ontario College of Trades.

Adham Kaddoura Adham Kaddoura Senior Vice President - Infrastructure Major Projects

Adham joined Bird in 2004 as a Project Coordinator and has since taken on progressively senior roles in the areas of project delivery, construction management and operations management. He is focused on building cohesive teams that work collaboratively to strengthen client relations.

With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Adham has extensive experience in large scale projects and has held cross-functional roles in operations, management, and executive leadership. Most recently, he has led Bird Civil Infrastructure across Canada, playing a key role in diversifying Bird’s civil operations and expanding client offerings. He has also managed some of Bird’s largest work programs and projects in the oil and gas sector to date.

Adham graduated with Honors from the Construction Engineering Technology Program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 1999. Prior to that, Adham had graduated from the Civil Engineering Technology also at NAIT. Adham has served as a board member of the Ft. McMurray Construction Association and serves on various construction committees as part of giving back to the community.

Matt Cronin Matt Cronin Senior Vice President - Industrial East

Matt has been an integral member of the Bird team since 2008, showcasing a dynamic skillset throughout his tenure as he’s navigated various positions within both business development and operations. Currently the Senior Vice President of Industrial East, Matt brings over 15 years of construction industry experience and has propelled Bird’s success in Eastern Canada under his exceptional leadership.

Spearheading the establishment of the successful full-service industrial team headquartered in Ontario, Matt is leading the team to grow the portfolio into critical sectors including nuclear, hydro-electric, renewables, manufacturing, and environmental sectors. He holds a Bsc in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta and is LEED Accredited.

Arthur Krehut Arthur Krehut

Senior Vice President - Operational Services

Arthur has over 25 years of industry experience and brings with him detailed knowledge of operations. He is dedicated to the development of our supervisory staff and has played a key role in the Bird Site Leadership Academy. He is extremely knowledgeable of self-perform work, labour relations, equipment and fleet services, and company processes and systems.

Arthur is a graduate from the Construction Engineering Technology Program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

John Wright John Wright Senior Vice President- Strategic Development

Joining Bird in June 2023 as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development, John brings a wealth of expertise in leading transformation worldwide across multiple industries including construction, energy, utilities, manufacturing, and transportation. Throughout his 30-year career, John has successfully delivered operational excellence through strategic planning and execution, business and cultural transformation, and executive and leadership development.

Most recently the President of Leadership Development for a global training and development firm, John was a highly respected global facilitator and leader that drove business growth, organizational curriculum design and customization, and global team development. John’s unique blend of business experience and enthusiasm make him a highly-effective facilitator at the executive leadership level and trusted partner in supporting organizations to achieve their strategic objectives. During his time at the firm, John was also seconded into a large national infrastructure firm for multiple years to support their business growth trajectory.

Since attaining a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario, John has accumulated an impressive client list including renowned companies such as Nike, The New York Times, Papa John’s, Air Canada, Aecon Group Inc., Elexicon Energy, Alectra Utilities, and Metrolinx.

Frank DeLuca Frank DeLuca Senior Vice President, Client Solutions

Frank joined Bird in 1994 after graduating from the University of Alberta’s Civil Engineering program and has amassed nearly 30 years of industry experience since. During his time at Bird, he worked in both the project management and estimating functions across many of Bird’s business units before being promoted to senior leadership roles in Business Development and now Client Solutions. He is currently refining processes for integrating Bird’s service offering.

Frank’s efforts have been integral to the growth and diversification of Bird’s business and he has been instrumental in the pursuit and negotiations of many of Bird’s major work programs. He has also been directly involved in the development of Bird’s Indigenous engagement program development.

Frank has been a long-time contributor to the Construction Owners of Alberta Association where he has chaired several Best Practice Committees, leading to numerous published industry best practices. Frank is currently a Guest Director on the COAA Board of Directors.

Paul Pastirik Paul Pastirik Senior Vice President, M&A

Paul joined Bird in 2017 with over 25 years of experience in senior roles leading Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Business Development, and other business function teams in large construction organizations. Paul has been instrumental in building relationships with Bird’s national clients as well as leading the Marketing, Communications, and Proposal Development teams.

In September 2020, Paul was appointed as the Chair of the Mohawk College Board, having served on the board over the past five years, most recently as Vice Chair. He also held board positions at Ontario Energy Board, Ovarian Cancer Canada, Utility Contractors Association, and the Ontario Energy Association. Paul holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Human Resources from McMaster University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Ottawa. Paul is also a Chartered Professional Accountant.

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