In 1985, the founding partners sold the firm to employees, establishing JLR as a 100% employee-owned firm. This structure empowers each employee to contribute actively to the entrepreneurial culture and overall success of the company and fosters inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation.
This defining element of JLR means that all employees are invested in the success and operational practices of the company. Employee ownership fosters a work environment that enables any employee to reach out to other employees. Work is executed on a project basis, with the right team developed for each and every project, and including staff from any office. This structure enables employees to work with a number of staff at all levels and across the organization.
Our broad-based employee ownership structure helps explain the very long average tenure of our employees and is also a significant contributor in attracting new talent. The entrepreneurial spirit is a fundamental aspect of JLR’s culture and ongoing success.
Matthew Morkem
Senior Associate; Senior Environmental Engineer: Environmental Infrastructure Market Chief
Krista Akerman
Senior Project Manager; Manager, Sudbury Mechanical & Electrical
Bogdan Burzawa
Senior Associate; Senior Mechanical Engineer; Buildings Market Chief
Theresa Ayre
Associate; Senior Architect; Manager, Guelph
Jane Wilson
Associate; Senior Environmental Engineer; Manager, Guelph
Raimondo Cuda
Associate; Chief Architect
Darren Radey
Senior Associate; Senior Environmental Engineer; Chief Environmental Engineer
Jim Steele
Principal Associate; Manager, Kingston
Rikki-Lynn Dubien
Civil Engineer; Manager, North Bay
Tauno Ranta
Senior Architectural Designer; Manager, Timmins
John Elliot
Associate; Special Projects Market Chief
Bill Bélanger
Associate; Senior Structural Engineer; Mining Market Chief
Neil Farr
Associate; Industrial Market Chief
Joan Haysom
Associate; Innovative Energy Market Chief
Nicolas Rivet
Executive Director; Senior Electrical Engineer
Michael Troop
Executive Director; Senior Environmental Engineer
Phil Reeve
Executive Director; Chief Civil Engineer
Saverio Parrotta
President and Chief Executive Officer
René Lambert
Vice President
Sarah Gore
Executive Director; Senior Environmental Engineer
Laura Grover
Executive Director; Senior Structural Engineer
Brian Hein
Executive Director; Environmental Infrastructure Market Chief
Jeff Laberge
Executive Director; Buildings Market Chief
Ryan Matthews
Executive Director; Municipal Market Chief
Georges Quirion
Executive Director; Director of Architecture