Board of Directors - 2023/24

---

James Jensen is the CFO of Aries Contracting, and with offices in Ottawa and Winnipeg specializing in fire protection services for interior systems and structure, James leads a group of professionals with specialized expertise in restoration and rehabilitation of existing structures along with new construction including exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS).

Domenico is a Senior Project Manager  and principal of  Marcantonio Constructors Inc. founded over 50 years ago.  Marcantonio is renowned for its craftsmanship, integrity and commitment to perfection.   A seasoned professional engineer Domenico also serves the Walls and Ceilings Contractors Association - Ottawa as the upfront bargaining lead for the ICI sector ErBA collective bargaining process.    

Paul Normand is co-owner of B J Normand Ltd., a 4th generation Ottawa based construction and interior systems contractor founded 76 years ago.   Paul serves as past president.    As a seasoned negotiator in collective bargaining, Paul offers WACCA members knowledge and mentorship when approaching bargaining union agreements. 

Paul Mayer is the president of Sapacon and a long serving board member to the Walls and Ceilings Contractors - Ottawa.   Sapacon specializes in interior systems including walls and ceilings installation and finishing.   Sapacon has built a reputation for quality and efficiency that meets the needs of its clients across all projects.   Paul is also active as the past president of the Ottawa Construction Association.

Patrick Lefebvre is the owner and principal of Korban Ltd. in Ottawa.  As a 3rd generation contracting company, Korban was renamed in the 1970's following the founding of Roland Lefebvre Lathing founded in the 1960's.  Patrick started at Korban in 1997 and purchased the company from his family in 2015.   Patrick serves as the representative for WACCA at the Acoustic Association Ontario and serves the Board of the Ottawa Walls and Ceilings Training Centre.

Derek Smith is the day to day manager of the Walls and Ceilings Contractors Association - Ottawa (ex-officio). Derek has practiced in Architectural firms as both staff and firm principal,  holds a BCIN and has led construction associations since 2007.    In addition to his professional licenses,  Derek holds certificates in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Civil Law procedure from the University of Windsor and Harvard PON programs.  Raised in Ottawa, Derek has returned to his home city after 30 years of practicing in southwestern Ontario.  Derek is an accredited Canadian Construction Association professional development trainer,  a keynote and sessional speaker, and can be found delivering best practices training in project delivery, construction contract administration and procurement at the Ottawa Construction Association and 10 other local construction associations across Ontario.