I'm an experienced concrete and materials professional with marketing and technical expertise.34 years experience in construction materials and quality management. Specific sectors of expertise: concrete; aggregates; cement; supplementary cementing materials; industrial minerals; admixtures; asphalt paving; civil construction.My work-related passions are: civil materials technology; pursuit of total quality; business innovation and efficiency. Formal educational background includes diploma in business (marketing) from KPU and studies in civil engineering technology at BCIT. Every day I look for opportunities to learn and to develop my knowledge and skills. I'm highly observant and curious. These traits enable me to absorb and understand technical information and to read situations and people quickly and accurately. My leadership type is visionary. I lead with unified, team-style strategies. I develop and implement training, mentoring, and management plans using coaching-style tactics.I thrive when faced with new challenges and I set high goals. My body of career work features thoroughness of thought and communication, and confident, decisive strategies. I'm imaginative, and capable of creating, developing and focusing strategies from a blank sheet.I really enjoy surpassing targets and expectations.Family first. We enjoy spending time together outdoors and our busy life at home with our bulldogs. I'm a recreational hockey fan, parent, and player. Our family trains at a martial arts school, and I'm looking forward to achieving my next objective (black belt) soon.