In the first of a series of events planned for 2023, we invite you to join us on March 7 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for an in-person evening of networking and inspiration. Not only will you get an opportunity to learn from a panel of Vancouver’s most influential construction and professional leaders, you will also get exclusive access to meet them during the small-group speed networking.
The Speaker Series event will feature an introductory discussion with our panel of speakers, followed by a speed networking session with the speakers who will answer questions from attendees in a small-group format. The session will conclude with informal networking between all attendees.
What you can expect from this event:
About the Emerging Leaders Group: The ELG is targeted at intermediate professionals in the BC Construction Industry (~8 - 20 years experience). Our members are consultants, contractors and owners involved in some of the most prominent projects in our region. We are always looking for passionate new members to join our network - for further information please contact the EGL at elg@bccr.net
Meet your speakers:
Amanda Farrell – President & CEO, Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp) Amanda took her current role in December 2018 to lead the management and delivery of major infrastructure projects, including the new Pattullo Bridge, the Kicking Horse Canyon Project – Phase 4 and the Broadway Subway.
Prior to TI Corp, Amanda served as the President and CEO of Partnerships BC for five years. Amanda also served as Chief Project Officer on the now-completed Evergreen SkyTrain Line in Vancouver during that time.
Amanda was honoured by her peers as the recipient of the 2018 Women’s Infrastructure Network Outstanding Leader award.
Allan Russell - President & CEO - McElhanney: Allan Russell leads over 1,400 staff at McElhanney who are driven by their purpose: Amaze our Clients. Care for our Communities. Empower our People.
McElhanney is headquartered in Vancouver and has 34 offices across Western Canada that provide a wide range of award-winning projects in the cities, communities, transportation, energy, and resource market sectors.
Allan himself is an award-winning civil engineer with 30 years of experience. After graduating from UBC in 1986 with a Bachelor of Applied Science, Civil Engineering, he contributed to his professional community as an engineer and business leader. He has helped lead some of the most notable infrastructure projects in Western Canada, including the South Fraser Perimeter Road, Canada Line, Golden Ears Bridge, and the Sea-to-Sky Highway Improvements.
In addition to his CEO duties, Allan is a devoted soccer player and coach and was a former board member of the Vancouver United Soccer Club. Skiing and hiking are two other keen interests of Allan and his spouse.
GW Carlson - Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd.'s General Manager, has over 20 years of experience in the land and marine construction industry. During this time has had direct and indirect involvement in many iconic heavy civil projects in B.C. and the West Coast of Canada.
As General Manager of Vancouver Pile Driving, GW oversees all aspects of the business to ensure daily operations run efficiently and effectively while advancing strategic goals. G.W.'s history includes notable projects such as the award-winning No. 2 Road Bridge, the William R. Bennett Bridge, the Deltaport Berth 3 Expansion, and the South Fraser Perimeter Road.
GW also serves on the Advisory Board for the Carlson Construction Group, wholly owned and operated by the Carlson Family. Carlson and its companies include Brymark Installations Group, Corwest Fabrications, Vancouver Pile Driving, and Aligned Industrial Services. Carlson was ranked one of Business in Vancouver's Fastest Growing Companies in 2020, and the company celebrated its 50 years in business in 2021.
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