Management

Armtec’s management team has extensive experience, both within Armtec and in related companies and industries. The team has a proven track record of successfully initiating and executing value-enhancing projects.

Mark Anderson, President & Chief Executive Officer

Mark Anderson was appointed as President & Chief Executive Officer in October 2011. Prior to this he held the position of Chief Operating Officer, which he assumed upon joining Armtec in April, 2011.  In this role, he was responsible for driving operational improvements and advancing business excellence while supporting Armtec’s growth strategy. Before joining Armtec, Mark worked for Lafarge for 16 years, most recently in the role of President of the Lakes and Seaway cement business with operations in five provinces and eight states.  Prior to that appointment, he held a number of leadership positions in the company’s aggregate & concrete division, including Vice President and General Manager of the Western USA aggregate business and Vice President and General Manager of the Great Lakes, following various assignments in sales and marketing for the company.  Mark holds a Bachelor of Mathematics degree from the University of Waterloo and is a Certified Management Accountant.

Carrie Boutcher, Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasurer

Ms. Boutcher assumed her current role in January 2010 with the reorganization of the Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund. Prior to this appointment, she was Vice President, Finance, a position she assumed in 2006 upon joining Armtec. From 2007 to 2008, Ms. Boutcher acted as Armtec’s Interim Chief Financial Officer. From 1996 to 2006, she was Director, Corporate Finance at Linamar Corporation. Prior to that, Ms. Boutcher was Controller for the Howden Fan Company, Cambridge manufacturing division. She is a Chartered Accountant with a Master of Accounting degree from the University of Waterloo.

Malcolm Buxton-Forman, Chief Financial Officer

Malcolm Buxton-Forman was appointed the position of Chief Financial Officer in May 2012. Prior to this he held the position Interim CFO and also Vice President, Finance with responsibility for the operational finance function. Mr. Buxton-Forman has over 20 years of progressive financial experience in the consumer goods industry in South Africa, Canada and the US, as well as 6 years public company experience in the telecommunications industry in Canada. Prior to joining Armtec, he was Chief Financial Officer at Unique Broadband Systems Inc from 2004 to 2010. Prior to that, from 2001 to 2003, he was Vice President, Finance and Strategy Development at Cadbury Trebor Allan Inc and from 1996 to 2000 he was Vice President, Finance at Trebor Allan Inc. Before coming to Canada in 1996, Malcolm was Vice President, Finance for two other businesses in the Cadbury Schweppes Group in South Africa from 1988 to 1995. Mr. Buxton-Forman has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Certificate in the Theory of Accounting from the University of Cape Town and is a Chartered Accountant.

Éric F. Caron, Regional Vice President, Eastern

Mr. Caron assumed his current role in January 2010 with the reorganization of the Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund. Prior to this appointment, he was President of the Groupe Tremca Division, a position he assumed in 2009 when Armtec acquired Groupe Tremca. Mr. Caron led Groupe Tremca from 1995 to 2009. Previously, he worked for several years with the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. He is secretary of Corporation de Capital Caron et Caron Inc., a family holding that owns three manufacturing businesses. Mr. Caron holds a Master in Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto.

Douglas Carter, Regional Vice President, Pacific

Mr. Carter assumed his current role in January 2010 with the reorganization of the Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund. Prior to this appointment, he was Vice President, Sales and Marketing, of the Durisol Division, a position he assumed upon joining Durisol in 2004 and maintained when Armtec acquired Durisol in 2008. Previously, Mr. Carter held a variety of senior management positions with various companies, including the Jannock Group of Companies. He is a Past President of the Canadian Association of Supply Chain and Logistics Management. Mr. Carter holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts (honours) degrees from the University of Toronto.

Lisa Kissick, Vice President, Information Technology

Ms. Kissick joined Armtec in 2008 as Vice President, Information Technology. Prior to that, she was IT Project Director (U.K. and Ireland) and European Director, IT (Paris) in the Gypsum division of building products producer Saint-Gobain. From 1990 up to her European assignments, she was the North American IT Director for BPB (later acquired by Saint-Gobain). Ms. Kissick holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan.

Greg Pinks, Vice President, Human Resources

Mr. Pinks joined Armtec in 2007 in the newly created position of Vice President, Human Resources. Within this role he has focused on the integration of significant acquisitions and on ensuring organization design and structure are centred on customer needs. Previously, he was Vice President, Human Resources at Corporate Express Canada, a position he had held since 2000. Mr. Pinks helped Corporate Express create a highly engaging work environment for employees, which was recognized by the Globe & Mail as one of Canada's 50 Best Employers. Mr. Pinks holds a Master of Industrial Relations degree from Queen's University.

Nicole Thunich, Vice President, Health and Safety

Nicole Thunich joined Armtec in January, 2012 in the newly created role of Vice President, Health and Safety. Most recently, Nicole led the Health and Safety function for Rogers Communications. Prior to that, she was the Director of Health, Safety and Risk Management for PepsiCo Canada and was responsible for the implementation of national health & safety programs, disability and risk management portfolios. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Social Science and Public Policy and Management from the University of Ottawa.  She also holds a Canadian Risk Management Designation from the University of Toronto.

Kevin C. Young, Regional Vice President, Central Region

Mr. Young was appointed Regional Vice President, Central Region in October 2011. Prior to this, he held the position of Vice President, Sales & Marketing which he assumed January 2010 with the reorganization of the Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund. Prior to this appointment, he was President of the Armtec Division, a position he assumed in 2008 upon joining Armtec. From 2006 to 2008,  Prior to joining Armtec Mr. Young had served in the role of President of Unisync Group and held progressively senior roles at Indalex Aluminum Solutions Group. Mr. Young holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honours Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario.