Meet our executive team

Meet our executive team

Message from our CEO

From humble beginnings in 1999 with just a handful of staff in Grande Prairie, Alberta, our company has grown to hundreds of dedicated employees with locations across Canada. We are extremely proud of where we came from, where we are today, and where we are going tomorrow. Driven by a passion at all levels of our organization to service our customers’ needs in a safe, responsive, and reliable fashion, we are united in our mission to safely deliver the most cost-effective and environmentally responsible site access solutions.

Protecting the environment has always been the “why” in our business—it’s what our products are designed for. We continue our practice of environmental stewardship by choosing primary wood suppliers that are committed to sustainable forest management and reforestation initiatives, ensuring the preservation of this renewable resource for generations to come. We also recognize that in today’s world we need to go above and beyond the sourcing and application of our products, to do our part to protect the environment. In response, we have rolled out several new programs, including carbon tracking and reduction initiatives and end-of-life wood product recycling, which will further reduce our environmental footprint in the future.

It has always been our practice to meaningfully engage Indigenous communities and people in whose territories we operate. Through this engagement, we have achieved meaningful and mutually beneficial business relationships. We continue to build our awareness and respect for Indigenous cultures and traditions, and acknowledge our role in economic reconciliation. Since the very beginning, we have strived to supply premium products and create quality customer experiences in concert with being an employer of choice. The safety, growth, and development of our team members has been the foundation of our business, and the resulting success throughout our history is a testament to this. Our future will be no different, as we have created a culture of excellence, allowing us to attract and retain the very best industry professionals. Our employees are our greatest asset, and the development of a challenging and supportive workplace enables our people to nurture and grow their talents.

Thank you for visiting with us.

 

Our Executive Team

Darren Francis
Chief Executive Officer

Darren joined the NMB family in the Fall of 2007, stepping in as the Chief Executive Officer alongside the three founding partners. Before joining NMB, Darren had a rewarding 12-year journey in the road construction industry working for a global leader focused on building and maintaining transportation infrastructure. Darren’s educational background is rooted in success, having graduated from the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) in St. John’s, NL in 1996 with a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology.

Shane Stewart
President & Chief Operating Officer

Shane became a valued member of the NMB team in the fall of 2015, taking on the role of Vice President for Eastern Canada. Before his time at Northern Mat, Shane had an impressive career spanning two decades, where he made significant contributions to the wholesale distribution, transportation, and construction industries, often in leadership capacities. Shane’s academic achievements are equally remarkable, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Law from Carleton University and earning his Master of Business Administration degree from Northwood University in 1999.

Scott Henderson
Chief Financial Officer

Scott Henderson became an integral part of the NMB family in the summer of 2012, taking on the role of Chief Financial Officer. Before making his mark at NMB, Scott enjoyed a decade-long career in the dynamic fields of transportation and manufacturing, where he held various finance and management positions. Scott’s education gave him a strong foundation for his continued success today as he holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan and earned his Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA) designation in 2003.

Scott Vyse
Chief Marketing Officer

Scott Vyes became a valued member of the NMB team in the summer of 2003 when he took on the role of General Manager. Before joining NMB, Scott had an enriching 5-year journey with an industry-leading forest products company, where he excelled in various supervisory and management positions. Scott’s educational background includes a Forest Technician Diploma from NorthWest College in British Columbia and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry from the University of Alberta.

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