Executive Team

Ross Nicholls, P.Eng.

President & Chief Executive Officer

After joining DCC in 1978, Mr. Nicholls held a variety of positions within the Corporation before he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 1996. Active on the boards of several industry groups, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Mount Allison University and a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree from the Nova Scotia Technical College.

Ronald de Vries, P.Eng.

Vice-President, Operations

Since joining DCC in 1983, Mr. de Vries has spearheaded a number of initiatives that have contributed to the development of the Corporation’s services and practices. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) degree from Queen’s University and volunteers on several procurement committees within industry and government.

Steve Irwin, CD, P.Eng.

Vice-President, Operations

Mr. Irwin joined DCC in 2006 after serving as the CEO of the Canadian Forces Housing Agency. He graduated from the Royal Military College with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree and acted in a number of positions within the Canadian Forces. He concluded his tenure as Chief Engineer of the CF at the rank of Brigadier General.

Angelo Ottoni, CA

Vice-President, Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary-Treasurer

Mr. Ottoni joined DCC in 2001 after working in the technology industry and with an international accounting firm. A certified chartered accountant, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University and a Public Accountancy diploma from McGill University.

Senior Management Team

Stephen Karpyshin, P.Eng.
Director, Western Region

Marc Lanteigne, P. Eng.
Director, Quebec Region

David McCuaig, PMP, MPM
Director, National Operations

Randy McGee, P.Eng., GSC
Director, Ontario Region

George Plank
Director, Contract Services

Ross Welsman, P.Eng., PMP
Director, Atlantic Region