Meet our management team

Ron McNeil

CEO and Co-Founder

As co-founder, Ron has been instrumental in establishing LMS’ business model and operating practices. He has a lifetime of expertise in all aspects of reinforcing steel, is actively involved in the daily operations and sets the direction for LMS’ ongoing strategic development. Ron is engaged in numerous philanthropic activities both through LMS and personally, including Canucks Place Children’s Hospice, Mel Zajac Ranch, and Face the World Foundation to name just a few.

Ivan Harmatny

Director of Corporate Development and Co-Founder

Since inception, Ivan has been at the heart of the business development process at LMS. The strength of our relationships with clients is a testament to Ivan’s efforts towards understanding client’s needs and project requirements. Ivan works to understand the unique design and functional needs of every project, to ensure costs are minimized and installation expectations are achieved.

Mike Schutz

Chief Financial Officer

Mike is an experienced Chartered Accountant with over 25 years’ experience in Senior and Executive positions working with both public and private companies in such industries as construction, manufacturing, technology, mining and exploration, and other service-related industries. Mike has been instrumental in developing and overseeing company initiatives and building the financial and operational plans that manage our day-to-day operations, as well as our growth objectives. Measures include financial accountability, operational efficiencies and process improvement.

Greg Hubbard

Executive Vice President - Operations

Greg began his career with LMS as an installer in 1990. He is a certified Journeyman Reinforcing Ironworker who embodies the company philosophy. His career has progressed from Foreman to Field Superintendent, and from General Manager to his current position of Executive Vice President, Operations. Over the past decade, Greg has been a driving force behind our expansion into Alberta and Saskatchewan and California. Greg’s responsibilities on projects include bidding, resource planning and general project management.

Wayne Stevens

General Manager, Alberta Region

Wayne is a Red Seal Certified Ironworker with over 20 years of experience with LMS. As the General Manager, Wayne works closely with clients and oversees all aspects of operational management in Alberta. Wayne began his career at LMS as a Journeyman Apprentice and has steadily worked his way up the ironworker career stream; he has performed the following roles on our jobsites – Journeyman, Lead Hand, Foreman, General Foreman and Field Superintendent. Wayne’s highlight project experience includes the following projects: The Bow, University City (multi-tower development), Stantec Tower and the ATA Seymour Tower Addition.

Ben Sleeman

Director, Operations and Safety

Ben takes a hands on roll in both Operations and Safety throughout North America to initiate and strengthen corporate policies and practices while working directly with our field management, production and logistics teams. Ben's education and safety training ensures the company is up to date with safety standards and company policies.

Accreditations:

• Occupational Health and Safety diploma at Simon Fraser University (SFU)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician CHST
• Certified Director of Safety designation – North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI)
• Certified Instructional Trainer BCSP
• Certified trainer in fall protection, rigging, and forklift operations