Our Team
We’re a tenacious group of problem-solvers re-defining the intersection of construction and climate technology. Here, you’ll find engineers with a passion for the environment, marketers who want to make a difference, and researchers dedicated to pioneering sustainable solutions.
Senior Leadership
Our collaborative changemakers. Our executive leadership team provide strategic and operational oversight to our entire ZS2 TechCrew. Guiding technology, market expansion and partnerships, this team both steers the ship and helps build it. They also have the highest dad joke ratio per year.
Scott Jenkins
Co-Founder and CEO
Before founding ZS2, Scott was President and Director of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, where he helped grow revenue from $6 million to more than $300 million, led the company’s IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange, executed three acquisitions, and expanded manufacturing into Georgia and Arizona with sales offices in the U.K. and Singapore.
Previously, he was CFO of Pure Technologies, a public infrastructure monitoring company, where he led international expansion and the acquisition of Openaka Engineering to support U.S. growth. At ZS2, Scott applies that public-company and manufacturing-scale experience to building the company’s capital structure, partnerships, and production footprint. Scott began his career at KPMG LLP and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), and a graduate of the University of Alberta.
Danny Wong, Ph.D.
VP Research & Development
A mechanical and chemical engineer with a Ph.D. from the University of Calgary, Danny leads ZS2’s award-winning R&D team and serves as the technical steward of the company’s carbon capture and magnesium cement platforms.
He began his career at Imperial Oil managing refinery operations, biofuels blending, and carbon credit programs before moving into advanced manufacturing and materials innovation. Danny is a named inventor on multiple patents and has
published extensively in high-impact engineering and materials journals. At ZS2, he has been a technical lead on more than $9M awarded funding from CMHC, NRC, and ERA, and directs formulation, process design, and scale-up programs that anchor ZS2’s intellectual property and long-term manufacturing defensibility.
Colin Blehm
Director, Product Development
Colin leads product development at ZS2, overseeing how its magnesium cement material science is translated into Gen-1 and Gen-2 boards, panels, and building systems.
He brings more than 25 years of experience commercializing complex building products, including as VP of Product
Development at DIRTT Environmental Solutions and senior product leadership roles at Falkbuilt
and Evans Consoles. An original DIRTT team member, he is named on more than 15 patents and
has led multiple mass-customized construction systems from concept through certification,
manufacturing setup, and market rollout, a background that now anchors ZS2’s transition from Gen-1 products to domestic Gen-2 production.
Shil Patel
VP Sales & Business Development
Shil is responsible for expanding ZS2’s commercial footprint, translating ZS2’s technologies into projects with developers, builders, and architects.
He began his career as a designer at WorleyParsons, producing detailed CAD and QA/QC packages for large industrial and infrastructure projects, giving him a technical grounding in how complex builds are documented and delivered. At ZS2, Shil has led market entry and customer adoption on large-scale developments including Calaveras California’s largest Habitat for Humanity project at Eureka Oaks and the 250-unit Serenity Country Village senior housing community in New York, establishing reference projects that now support broader market growth.
Brett Kondo, CPA.
VP Finance
Backed by a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and deep experience in operational finance and corporate turnarounds, Brett brings financial discipline and control to ZS2’s growth.
He oversees accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and the company’s non-dilutive funding portfolio, ensuring capital, grants, and operating cash are aligned with execution. Previously Controller at Sabre Well Servicing, he helped stabilize the company’s finances and rebuild its financial systems during a period of restructuring. At ZS2, Brett manages budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and grant reporting across CMHC, NRC, and ERA programs as the company scales its manufacturing and commercial footprint.
Russ Jenkins
VP Operations
Russ specializes in turning complex construction technology into repeatable, scalable operations.
He has led prefabrication and manufacturing programs at DIRTT and Falkbuilt, operated his own construction business, and spent more than 20 years as a fire captain and training officer, where precision, logistics, and execution under pressure are critical. At ZS2, he is responsible for the distributed manufacturing and project delivery model that allows the company’s building systems to scale across regions without sacrificing quality or reliability.
Scott Wildman
Director of Manufacturing
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Gary Boruck
Director of Project Management
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Steve McKenzie
Director of Corporate Development
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Board of Directors
Our diverse and experienced board of directors play a vital role in ZS2’s success. They actively contribute to key committees focusing on Corporate Governance, Audit, Compensation & Human Resources, and Environment, Health & Safety. They’re both our biggest cheerleaders and biggest critics to keep us accountable and moving forward.
Amy Roesler
Chair of the Board
Amy Roesler has 25 years of senior corporate, utility, energy and infrastructure expertise centered on business transformation and technology-driven strategy and execution for organizations such as Infrastructure Ontario, CLEAResult, Natural Law Energy, BC Hydro and Canadian Pacific Railway.
Her domain expertise spans sustainability, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. She also serves on the board of the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance, working with utility, corporate, government and not-for-profit members to advance energy efficiency and emissions reduction policy and programming.
Dave Richardson
Board Member
Dave Richardson is an experienced inventor, executive, entrepreneur, investor and founder of multiple innovative technology companies.
He is the President and CEO of Octaform Systems Inc., which designs and markets a patented stay-in-place concrete forming system that offers benefits that no conventional forming system can equal, by reducing energy consumption and extending the longevity of concrete structures.
Peter Myers
Board Member
Peter Myers spent over 20 years with BMO Financial Group, which is the eighth largest bank in North America.
He most recently served as Vice Chair, Global Investment and Corporate Banking as well as Chair of the Board of Nesbitt Burns Inc., the registered dealer of the bank. Previously, he was Global head of Investment and Corporate Banking based in New York, Head of US Investment and Corporate Banking based in Chicago and Head of Canada and International Investment and Corporate Banking based in Toronto. He started at BMO as Head of Equity Capital Markets.
James Maxim
Board Member
James Maxim is an experienced professional in international trade, oil and gas exploration and government relations with First Nations negotiations and environmental matters.
Prior to an extensive career working with multiple levels of government on numerous high-level projects including the Interchange Canada Agreement and First Nations land claims negotiations. He was an experienced energy industry executive with nearly four decades in diverse roles.
David Mears
Board Member
David Mears is the Executive Director of Platform Strategic Capital and has over 25 years of experience in finance and business development working with start-up enterprises in the petroleum, media, and specialty agriculture sectors throughout Europe, North and Latin America.
He is a former Founder and CEO of numerous public companies and with his UK-based team at Platform Strategic Capital focus their strategic expertise and capital towards early-stage companies with significant growth opportunities.
Matthew Grieve
Board Member
Matthew Grieve is the President of Maggnum Ventures Inc., a private investment and development firm located in Calgary, Alberta.
He started his career in real estate with Oxford Property Group and WestCorp Construction before founding Maggnum Ventures Inc. Maggnum has a diverse portfolio of investments spanning commercial & residential real estate, hospitality & entertainment, technology and financial services throughout Canada.
Research & Technical
You can find ZS2’s R&D team in the lab, on the floor of our manufacturing center or giving material science 101 lessons. This team is armed with multidisciplinary skillsets and expertise, ranging from structural and mechanical engineers to Ph.D. chemists. From breakthroughs in materials science to pushing the boundaries of climate technology, this team turns ideas into reality.
Danny Wong
Ph.D. – VP of Research and Development
Colin Blehm
Director of Product Development
Pary Roshan
M.Sc. – Lab Manager
Ernest Darko
Ph.D. – Research Associate
Wenyi Hu
M.Sc. - Research Associate
Trevor Gill
Production Technician
Bill Yao
Ph.D. Research Engineer
Sean Schwetz
R&D Intern
Finance & Operations
The team that keeps the machine running smoothly and beans accounted for. The finance & operations team manages our day-to-day production operations in our 26, 000 sqft TechCentre, from IT systems, facility and property management needs to ZS2’s financial operations. They’re also the magicians behind our impressive office snack collection.
Russ Jenkins
Vice President - Operations
Brett Kondo
Vice President - Finance
Yaswina Patel
Accountant
Steve McKenzie
Director of Corporate Development
Diego Souza
IT Specialist
Stacey Hutton
Office Manager
Kasia Krowicki
Office Assistant
Glory Carnegie
Finance Intern
Trei
Director of Greeting (DOG)
Design & Execution
Experienced experts in construction, design and our go-to office lego builders. This team works to optimize our construction solutions to fit your project. Connoisseurs in BIM, Revit Modeling, and construction logistics, they’re the architects of precision and efficiency.
Russ Jenkins
Vice President - Operations
Terry Moser
Director of Construction
Gary Boruck
Director of Project Management
Angela Pelaez
Lead Estimator
Ian Wong
Design Team Lead
Sheldon Moser
Project Manager
Harry Tadina
Estimator
Gary Robertson
Logistics Coordinator
Tyler Kim
Revit Designer
Timieyin Omamogho
Revit Designer
Marketing & Business Development
From strategic marketing to forging key partnerships, this team is focused on driving our growth and building a collaborative network of sustainable building experts. They’re the navigators of market trends, the architects of partnerships, and the communicators who turn potential into reality.
Shil Patel
Vice President of Business Development & Sales
Blain Cranston
Technical Sales Lead & Business Development Manager
Tara Gregoraschuk
Account Development Manager
Wyatt Zeabin
Business Development - Eastern Canada
Earl Webb
Content & Video Lead
Erin Bohan
Customer Success & Learning Systems Specialist
Stephen Flemming
Project Manager (Supreme Alabama)
Manufacturing & Production
From production to construction, this team is the backbone of our shop floor hustle. With precision and dedication, they oversee the operation of our manufacturing line ensuring, quality and safety in every product we create. They’re our internal boots on the ground, driving us forward with every project that leaves our TechCentre.
Scott Wildeman
Director of Manufacturing
John Tarrant
Production Foreman
Ivan Kovalenko
Production Operator
Daniel Caissie
Production Operator
Oleksii Danchynshyn
Production Operator
Connor Rossum
Production Operator
Advisory Board
Adrian Mitchell
Advisory Board Member
Adrian Mitchell is a seasoned leader with extensive expertise in data science, business development, and strategic planning.
He has a proven track record of success across startups, B2B service companies, and large organizations. Adrian thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments where he aligns strategy with execution to create value and foster growth.
As Calgary Lead at Startup TNT, Adrian has championed startup funding and ecosystem development, helping innovative companies secure vital capital. Previously, as Co-Founder, COO, and Board Director at Cherry Health, he drove the operational growth of a digital health startup addressing critical challenges in healthcare staffing. He also played a founding role at Willow Biosciences, managing business planning, financing, and investor relations.
Adrian's entrepreneurial acumen extends to his tenure at Torenco Energy, where he helped navigate the complexities of Canada and Mexico's evolving energy landscapes. His ability to identify new opportunities, evaluate risks, and foster stakeholder relationships has been a hallmark of his career. Before this, Adrian held leadership roles at PhotoSat, TAQA, and Cenovus, where he implemented strategies to optimize operations, boost revenue, and lead high-performing teams.
Brent Difley
Advisory Board Member
Brent grew up on a ranch in Saskatchewan and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at U of S.
He joined Elanco Animal Health, Div. Eli Lilly in 1980 and retired in 2015. Roles at Elanco included Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Accounts Management and Business Development where he was a member of the Global Business Development Team.
Brent currently consults for T&E Ventures and is involved as a Director at Bosspac Technologies and Nanton Nutrceuticals. He is also a past Chairman and Director of Union Forage Ltd, an Alberta based seed business start-up that was sold to Millborn Seeds in 2024.
Brent lives in Calgary and volunteers with the Calgary Stampede International Agriculture and Agrifood Committee where he serves as a Past Chair. He has also served as a mentor for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Canadian Young Leaders Program. He also operated a Cattle Ranching JV in Saskatchewan for 30 years.
Geoff Carnegie
Advisory Board Member
Over 25 years experience in the energy, low-carbon industrial, and private equity sectors, with repeated success leading regulatory, development, and construction teams, increasing cross-team communications, building strategic relationships, and improving returns.
Co-Founder and Managing Director of Blu-Maple Capital Partners, a unique private equity entity focused on Canadian industrial low-carbon innovation (fuels, infrastructure, and upcycling), underpinned by focus on platforms to growth, profitability, and targeted ESG enhancements
Prior to founding BluMaple Capital, focus was upon innovating and generating value across renewable and thermal power generation, transmission, and pipeline projects in Canada, South America, South-East Asia, and Africa, resulting in ~4,100 MW installed (valued >$6 B) and >2,300 MW planned (valued >$600 MM).
Greg English
Advisory Board Member
Rose-Marie Gage
Advisory Board Member
Multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary director who’s passionate about supporting a sustainable world and coaches, mentors and empowers people, ideas, and organizations to benefit people, communities, or society via positive change.
Focus on innovation, commercialization, and sustainability (entities, environment, and people).
Currently Vice-Chair, ESG and Audit Committee member and Independent Director of HEXO Corp. (TSX, NASDAQ) and Chair, ESG, member of all committees and Independent Director of CO2 GRO Inc. (TSX-V).
Former Board member including roles as Chair, Vice-Chair and various committees for Link Energy (Private), Ontario Agri-Food Technologies Association, Ag. Research Institute of Ontario, OMAFRA & U of Guelph Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group, Schneider Canada Inc. along with other agriculture, academic and innovative technology organizations.
Rose is the former Chief Executive Officer of Ag Energy Co-operative Ltd. From 2010 to 2019 where members represent greenhouse producers, agri- businesses, co-operatives, and non-member organizations. Members account for ~ 6,000 employees, > $2 Billion CAD annual revenue and the recycling of ~ 90% of their revenue back into the Canadian economy.
Sano Sante
Advisory Board Member
Sano is a passionate leader in the residential and commercial real estate industry along with leader and lecturer at the Haskayne School of Business (University of Calgary). Guiding clients to great decisions in real estate is his primary focus.
He is passionate about sustainable design, vibrant communities, social issues and is a pioneer in solar, alternate energy, and radiant heating. In the '70s he designed/manufactured solar and radiant heating systems, and innovated low energy homes. After founding a construction company that built high rise, hospitals, bridges and commercial projects in the 1980’s he led commercial projects from high rise and institutional projects to restoring prominent heritage buildings and residential homes.
Transitioning into real estate sales and development for over 39 years he has helped clients purchase, sell, and develop innovative real estate, as well as lead his own successful real estate developments – Sano Stante Real Estate.
Specialties: ICD.D CCIM, Real Estate Development and Sales, Sustainable design, Residential Real Estate Marketing, Commercial Sales, Residential Multifamily Sales, Assembly and Land Sales, Negotiating, Brand Marketing, Lifestyle Consulting, Social Entrepreneur.
Explore Careers
Do you have a community and purpose-driven mindset? Do you want to make an impact with your work? Then you’ll fit right in with our TechCrew.
Production Operator
Calgary, AB
Play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of building materials, operating machinery, and maintaining a safe working environment.