08/18/2026
From the prairies to the coast, McElhanney's next chapter is taking shape – guided by the leaders who are helping move it forward.
We're strengthening our leadership team to support the next phase of growth for our clients, our people, and the communities we call home. These appointments reflect how we're evolving as a firm: enhancing client service, strengthening operational excellence, advancing innovation, and building on more than a century of trusted expertise across Western Canada.
We're pleased to announce the following executive and senior leadership appointments: Santino Pirillo and Terry Tommason as Executive Vice Presidents, Operations; Dave Ellis (Transportation & Transit), Greg Poznikoff (Northern & Interior BC), Mandeep Deol (Vancouver Region), Matt Forsyth (Operational Excellence), and Stewart Smith (Prairies North) as Vice Presidents.
We're also thrilled to welcome Darcy Chattell as Vice President, People & Culture, John Lilleyman as Chief Technology Officer, Jessica Jacobs-Mino as Vice President, Marketing & Strategic Pursuits, and Virginia Cullen as Vice President, Cities & Communities.
Together, this team brings an exceptional breadth of combined industry expertise, all grounded in our ACE purpose: Amazing our Clients, Caring for our Communities, and Empowering our People.
Please join us in congratulating our new and continuing leaders on the road ahead! 👏
Read the full announcement: https://www.mcelhanney.com/2026/08/18/executive-leadership-team-appointments-to-advance-growth-innovation/