• Leaders who deliver solutions and results

    Rooted in a legacy of outstanding leadership by our founders and past leaders, our leaders sets the standard for Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, and Entrepreneurship.

  • Leaders who deliver solutions and results

    Rooted in a legacy of outstanding leadership by our founders and past leaders, our leaders sets the standard for Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, and Entrepreneurship.

Corporate Leaders

Jake Rubenstein (Associate)

Jake Rubenstein (Associate)

President and CEO

 

Jacob Rubenstein, CET, leads Terracon’s strategy and operations across Western Canada, drawing on 18+ years in construction monitoring, materials testing, and leadership.

 

Jake Rubenstein (Associate)

President and CEO

Shaun Gawryliuk (Associate)

Shaun Gawryliuk (Associate)

Chief Financial Officer & Director of Corporate Development

 

Shaun leads Terracon’s financial and corporate development strategy, drawing on 28+ years of experience in corporate finance, development, and strategic planning.

 

Shaun Gawryliuk (Associate)

Chief Financial Officer & Director of Corporate Development

Andrew Taylor (Associate)

Andrew Taylor (Associate)

Director, Corporate Services & Digital Transformation

 

Andrew, with Terracon since 2009, specializes in business operations and strategy. He enjoys woodworking, traveling with his wife, and spending time with his two boys.

 

Andrew Taylor (Associate)

Director, Corporate Services & Digital Transformation

Jason Wong (Associate)

Jason Wong (Associate)

Manager, HSE

 

Jason, Manager of HSE & Proficiency, holds a BASc in OHS from Ryerson and 9+ years’ experience. He enjoys cooking, exploring foods, and cycling.

 

Jason Wong (Associate)

Manager, HSE

Julie Falls

Julie Falls

HR Consultant and Executive Coach / Company Director

 

Julie is a senior HR leader with 23+ years of experience, dedicated to talent strategy, leadership development, and future-ready people practices.

 

Julie Falls

HR Consultant and Executive Coach / Company Director

Keith Burden

Keith Burden

Manager, Fleet and Facilities

 

Keith oversees Terracon’s fleet and facilities, bringing 25+ years of expertise in field operations, safety, and building new operating centers.

 

Keith Burden

Manager, Fleet and Facilities

Client & Regional Leaders

Franklin Nwokolo (Associate)

Franklin Nwokolo (Associate)

Director Of Operations, Fort McMurray & Sector Lead - Oilsands

 

Franklin, with Terracon since 2011, has led geoscience projects and mentoring roles. He excels in client relations and geological supervision.

 

 

Franklin Nwokolo (Associate)

Director Of Operations, Fort McMurray & Sector Lead - Oilsands

Ian MacNeil (Associate)

Ian MacNeil (Associate)

Manager, Joint Venture Manager of Terracon Infinity LP

 

Ian, with Terracon since 2006, specializes in geology, field services, and business development. A Fort McMurray resident, he enjoys coaching hockey and baseball.

 

 

Ian MacNeil (Associate)

Manager, Joint Venture Manager of Terracon Infinity LP

Fidel Villanueva (Associate)

Fidel Villanueva (Associate)

Director of Operations, AB & BC, & Sector Lead - Transportation & Infrastructure

 

Fidel, a Civil Engineering Technologist with 15+ years’ experience, has been with Terracon since 2010 and now leads operations in Edmonton, Calgary, and northern BC.

 

Fidel Villanueva (Associate)

Director of Operations, AB & BC, & Sector Lead - Transportation & Infrastructure

Wenbin Tang (Associate)

Wenbin Tang (Associate)

Manager, Calgary

 

Wenbin, a P.Eng. with Terracon since 2012, specializes in geotechnical testing and quality management. He mentors junior professionals and oversees CCIL Concrete in Calgary & BC.

 

 

Wenbin Tang (Associate)

Manager, Calgary

Damien McNelis

Damien McNelis

Manager, Edmonton

 

Damien, with Terracon since 2018, advanced from field technologist to Edmonton Operations Manager, playing a key role in team and client growth.

 

 

Damien McNelis

Manager, Edmonton

Geoff Hill (Associate)

Geoff Hill (Associate)

Business Development Strategist

 

Geoff, with Terracon since 2017, specializes in business development, Indigenous relations, and market growth. He enjoys skiing, escape rooms, and global travel.

 

 

Geoff Hill (Associate)

Business Development Strategist

Farasat Khan

Farasat Khan

Business Development Strategist

 

Farasat, a Business Development Strategist in Edmonton, joined Terracon in 2019. With an MSc in Geoscience, he brings experience as a wellsite geologist and QA/QC monitor.

 

 

Farasat Khan

Business Development Strategist

Technical Leaders

Lee Nichols

Lee Nichols

Founder, Company Director, and Senior Technical Advisor

 

Lee, founder of Terracon, has 56+ years in geotechnical engineering and oil sands projects. He champions safety, quality management, and industry education.

 

Lee Nichols

Founder, Company Director, and Senior Technical Advisor

Allan Jansen (Associate)

Allan Jansen (Associate)

Director, Practice Management & Mentorship, & Sector Lead - Utilities & Renewables

 

Allan, an Electrical Engineer with 30+ years’ experience, is Terracon’s Director of Operations for Wood Buffalo. He enjoys mentorship, DIY projects, fishing, and hunting.
 

 

Allan Jansen (Associate)

Director, Practice Management & Mentorship, & Sector Lead - Utilities & Renewables

Paul Xu (Associate)

Paul Xu (Associate)

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

 

Paul, a Civil Engineer with Terracon since 2005, is a P.Eng. in SK, AB, and BC, leading projects across Western Canada.

 

 

Paul Xu (Associate)

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Baocheng Li (Associate)

Baocheng Li (Associate)

Director of Geotechnical Engineering & Principal Geotechnical Engineer

 

Baocheng, with 25+ years in geotechnical engineering, specializes in design and deep foundations. He enjoys fishing and camping with his family.

 

 

Baocheng Li (Associate)

Director of Geotechnical Engineering & Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Roland Tosney (Associate)

Roland Tosney (Associate)

Director of Mine Geotechnical Engineering & Principal Mining Geotechnical Engineer, & Sector Lead - Mining

 

Roland, a P.Eng. with 25+ years in mining geotech, leads assessments, geo-design, and regulatory compliance. He enjoys family time, coaching, and Saskatoon events.

 

Roland Tosney (Associate)

Director of Mine Geotechnical Engineering & Principal Mining Geotechnical Engineer, & Sector Lead - Mining

Lane Maxemiuk (Associate)

Lane Maxemiuk (Associate)

Manager of Mine Geotechnical Engineering & Senior Mining Geotechnical Consultant

 

Lane, a mining geotechnical consultant with 25+ years’ experience, specializes in geotechnical assessments and design. He enjoys fishing and watching live sports.

 

 

Lane Maxemiuk (Associate)

Manager of Mine Geotechnical Engineering & Senior Mining Geotechnical Consultant

Grenan Mongroo

Grenan Mongroo

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

 

Grenan is a geotechnical engineer with expertise in geo-hazard assessments, site inspections, and slope stability analysis.

 

Grenan Mongroo

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Brandy Hasiuk (Associate)

Brandy Hasiuk (Associate)

Manager, Geotechnical Laboratory Services

 

Brandy, with Terracon for 13 years, manages geotechnical lab services. She excels in data analysis and process improvement. She enjoys reading, cooking, and family time.

 

 

Brandy Hasiuk (Associate)

Manager, Geotechnical Laboratory Services

Nathan Grey

Nathan Grey

Manager, Environment | Senior Project Engineer

 

Nathan, a Professional Engineer, has 20 years of experience in tailings assessment, environmental services, and water and air quality testing.

 

Nathan Grey

Manager, Environment | Senior Project Engineer

Jeff DeVetten (Associate)

Jeff DeVetten (Associate)

Manager, Quality

 

Jeff, a P.Eng. with 7+ years at Terracon, manages Quality Assurance and specializes in geotechnical analysis. He enjoys hiking, gardening, and playing music.

 

Jeff DeVetten (Associate)

Manager, Quality

Board of Directors

  • Tara Rihn - Chair of the Board of Directors
  • Lee Nichols - Founder, Company Director, and Senior Technical Advisor
  • Jake Rubenstein - Company Director and President, Chief Executive Officer
  • Julie Falls - Company Director, HR Consultant & Executive Coach
  • John Tosney - External Company Director

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