President

Spencer Lavis

Some people simply have it in their blood. Spencer began his construction career at the age of 15, working summers as a labourer in the residential sector. He quickly earned roles of increasing responsibility, eventually becoming a Site Supervisor. In 1990 Spencer moved full time into the Restaurant Development Sector, working with an American firm for four years.

In 1995, Spencer saw an opportunity to increase value for clients by utilizing a combination of technology and exceptional service, and Cambria Design Build was formed. He differentiated himself from his competitors by keeping his clients well informed through leading technology on their projects, delivering quality craftsmanship on time and on budget. As the industry evolved, Cambria continued to grow with their clients – always focusing on the core values of providing exceptional service and fostering successful long term relationships. From humble beginnings as a sole proprietorship, Cambria Design Build has grown to a company of over 50 employees.

Spencer holds an Honours BA in Business and Economics. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, he has never forgotten the key to success of his company, and re-enforces this with the Cambria Design Build’s slogan: “Construction is our business… Exceptional service is what we do… Exceeding your expectations is our goal!”

Director of Construction

Colin Graham

Years of experience: +40 years

Industry expertise: ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional)

Favorite thing about construction: Problem solving

Biggest lesson learned: Learning is an ongoing thing and that a new lesson should be learned every day.

A most important value in an organization: I believe firmly that the most valuable keys to success are enjoying what you do to achieve extremely satisfied and repeat clients created through successful Planning, Communication, Teamwork, Integrity, and Attention to the details.

Director of Operations

Dennis Bacon

Years of experience: +30 years

Industry expertise: ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional), Mixed-used, Residential

Biggest lesson learned: Time management

A most important value in an organization: Team work

Biggest challenge: Meeting customer turnover dates

What keeps you at Cambria: Ownership

Chief Financial Officer

Kim Collard

Years of experience: +40 years, 30 years in construction industries

Education: B. Comm Major in Accounting and Business, Concordia University, Montreal. Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, CPA Designation.

Industry expertise: Finance and Accounting, Job cost, Project Administration

Favorite thing about construction: Pride in being a part of a team constructing, and the challenges, and seeing it completed.

Biggest lesson learned: Work hard, show respect, and don’t give up. There is always something new you can learn.

A most important value in an organization: Pride and respect

What keeps you at Cambria: The people, ownership, and the challenges to improve the organization within the Team. Mutual respect and goals

Human Resources Manager

Jacqueline Templeton

Years of experience: +23 years

Education:

– Seneca College – Bookkeeping
– Fleming College- Accounting
– York University -Working towards Human Resources Professional Certification

Industry expertise: Accounting and People

Favorite thing about construction: It’s tangible, artistic, and ever changing. It’s quite something to watch an area of dirt turn into a structure seemingly right before your eyes. And, of course, I have always been enamored watching construction equipment move around a site

Biggest lesson learned: Everyday is a new challenge, and a new opportunity for growth both independently and as a company

Lean improvement: Continuously evolving, and utilizing current resources, such as technology, to enhance and improve efficiencies for processes within field and office. Optimize and nurture individual skills and abilities to enhance productivity

A most important value in an organization: Investment in it’s Human Capital, and continuous Training and Development

Biggest challenge: Building, Sustaining, and Supporting Company Culture

What keeps you at Cambria: “TEAM”

H&S Manager

Samuel Rodriguez

Years of experience: 15+ years in H&S

Education:

– Mohawk College: Labour Studies in Occupational Health & Safety
– Sheridan College: HR Management Certificate
– UofT – CES Catholic University of Colombia: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Industry expertise: construction ICI

Favorite thing about construction: fast pace; never the same

Biggest lesson learned: H&S is all about you, it starts with you and grows up with you

A most important value in an organization: trust and improvement

Biggest challenge: Establishing a H&S Culture

What keeps you at Cambria: There is plenty of opportunities for improvement and grow

VP, Design Build

Brett Reid

Years of experience:  +28 years

Education:  Small Business Administration (SBA) from Seneca College

Industry expertise: Design Build

Favorite thing about construction: Seeing the designs constructed

Biggest lesson learned: To trust your architects & engineers

A most important value in an organization: Teamwork

Biggest challenge: Obtaining permits from the city