Progressive Ventures encourages and supports their employees with continuing education including COR courses for supervisory and management personnel, Gold Seal Certification, and Construction Management courses. As well, they currently have numerous apprentices registered with ITA for their Journeyman Carpenter designation and have had numerous carpenters complete their designation over the years.
We continue to expand and cultivate our skills by taking on new and challenging projects and we assist our employees in their quest for professional development. If you are interested in joining our team please complete our employment application form.
Darcy McKeown
President and Owner
Darcy is committed to continuing Progressive Ventures’ reputation as the contractor of choice in the northwest. He has put a strong team together that provides the necessary resources to take on all projects, meeting a variety of client needs.
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Courtnay O’Brien
Secretary / Accounts Payable
If you have an inquiries, Courtnay will be able assist you by connecting with the appropriate team member.
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James Colongard
General Manager
James has years of experience as a senior superintendent with experience managing industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential construction projects. His hands-on experience starting as a carpenter gives him an intimate understanding of how to keep projects moving efficiently.
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Kayla McColl
Health and Safety
Kayla is a highly-organized Health and Safety professional with over five years experience in her field on heavy industrial construction sites. Excellent delegation and communication skills allow for Kayla to manage multiple construction sites simultaneously with accuracy and efficiency.
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Hatha Callis
Business Development Manager
Hatha's years of experience in business and development in the Northwest, has cemented him as an integral team member in Progressive Ventures.
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Dave Cullinan
Construction Manager
Dave is one of Progressive Ventures’ top superintendent / project managers. He is a clear and effective communicator, maintains a very high level of safety on all jobsites, and consistently motivates his teams. He produces high quality work and has a long history of doing this in very remote, logistically complex regions throughout Northern BC.
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Bob York
Project Manager / Senior Estimator
Bob is a senior project manager with over 37 years’ experience in construction. He has a strong ability to determine positive opportunities for Progressive Ventures and manage them from conception to completion.
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Mike Edwards
Heavy Civil Estimator / Project Manager
Mike has years of experience in running heavy equipment projects across North Western BC. This along with a strong background as a manager of corporate safety programs makes him an ideal Project Manager for jobs where industrial precision and job site safety are paramount.
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Steve Therrien
Fleet Manager
Steve is a well-established, knowledgeable Fleet Manager, that has developed his skills and abilities from over 10 years within the construction industry.
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Mike Homeniuk
Superintendent
Mike is a dynamic Superintendent with a broad knowledge and extensive experience in Residential and Commercial Construction, Civil, Road & Bridge work. He demonstrates proficiency and understanding of the management of site logistics and contract operations on all our urban sites.
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Ian MacKenzie
Superintendent
Ian is one of Progressive Ventures’ top superintendents who produces high quality work and has a long history of experience working in very remote, logistically complex regions throughout Northern BC.
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Christian Mundhenk
Project Manager / Estimator
Christian provides a strategic direction in project management and has demonstrated that he can address complexities that deliver finished projects within the deadline.
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Kim Therrien
Project Coordinator / Estimator
Kim has over 30 years of experience in the dynamics of financial management, that provides her with a strong ability to multitask, prioritize and communicate details of each stage in project management.
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Jamie Sparks
Project Coordinator
Jamie is well established in Progressive Ventures company and has began a new role on our project team.
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Heather Hansen
Senior Construction Administator
Heather is an accomplished individual who excels in challenging environments. Her array of abilities and skills has developed through her service in BC parks, business finance, and management, not only enhanced her knowledge and experience but validates her multitasking and organizational skills to the highest professional level in business.
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Dave and Lael McKeown
Founders
David built on the family’s local involvement in the construction industry and started Progressive Ventures in 1973.
Lael joined David in 1974 and soon became an active partner in the company. Both David and Lael are strong supporters of the community of Terrace and the Northwest, recognizing that this is an area of great opportunity and lifestyle.
David, Lael, and Progressive Ventures have been an integral part of the region’s growth and development for decades.
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