Published: August 18, 2026
McElhanney is strengthening its executive leadership team to support continued strong growth, enhance client service delivery, and advance the firm’s commitment to innovation.
“These appointments are grounded in our ACE purpose: ‘Amazing our Clients, Caring for our Communities, and Empowering our People.’ They reflect the strength of our people and confidence in the future,” said Jennifer Price, President and Chief Executive Officer of McElhanney. “This evolution reflects how we are working today as one connected firm. It brings our teams closer together across regions and markets, deepens how we support clients, and continues to build on how we deliver safe, high-quality projects and innovative, technology-enabled solutions.”
Introducing new and expanded roles on our executive team creates more capacity to support growth, improve client service, and ensure balanced focus on daily operations and long-term strategic priorities—all in service of our commitment to being part of shaping communities across Western Canada.
As part of this evolution, and as a result of investing in our team through thoughtful succession planning, McElhanney is pleased to recognize the following leadership appointments:
- Dave Ellis, Vice President, Transportation & Transit
- Greg Poznikoff, Vice President, Northern & Interior British Columbia
- Mandeep Deol, Vice President, Vancouver Region
- Matt Forsyth, Vice President, Operational Excellence
- Santino Pirillo, Executive Vice President, Operations
- Stewart Smith, Vice President, Prairies North
- Terry Tommason, Executive Vice President, Operations
Collectively, these appointments reflect exceptional industry expertise and McElhanney experience, solidifying the firm’s ability to support clients across urban, community, transportation, energy, and environmental infrastructure markets in BC, Alberta, and across Canada.
McElhanney is also pleased to welcome:
- Darcy Chattell as Vice President, People & Culture who will further our commitment to building a future-ready workplace that fosters employee growth and equity, diversity & inclusion,
- Jessica Jacobs-Mino as Vice President, Marketing & Strategic Pursuits, who will strengthen the McElhanney brand, market position, and strategic pursuits,
- John Lilleyman as Chief Technology Officer, who will focus on innovation and technology-enabled solutions, and
- Virginia Cullen as Vice President, Cities & Communities who will advance our impact in the cities and communities space.
Continuing a 116-year Legacy
Several leaders continue to make an impact in their current roles, providing continuity, stability, and sustained leadership and firm-wide performance. These leaders are:
- Bob Hudson, Vice President, Vancouver Island
- Jason Ashwin, Vice President, Alternative Project Delivery
- Jason Low, Chief Financial Officer
- Jennifer Price, President & Chief Executive Officer
- Nathan Sikkes, Vice President, Energy & Resources
- Nicole Strandlund, Director, Strategic Programs
- Tanya Sadlo, Executive Vice President, Strategy, Culture & Governance
- Warren Lippitt, Vice President, Prairies South
Looking Ahead
As communities across Canada continue to invest in transportation networks, resilient infrastructure, energy systems, and sustainable growth, McElhanney is focused on helping clients navigate change with confidence.
The firm’s strengthened leadership team positions McElhanney to continue expanding integrated engineering, geomatics, environmental, planning, and technology-driven solutions while maintaining the local relationships and trusted, client-first expertise that have defined the company for more than a century.
As McElhanney looks ahead, it remains committed to building a world for future generations.