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.
Executive Leadership
Our collaborative changemakers. Our executive leadership team provide strategic and operational oversight to our entire ZS2 TechCrew. Guiding vision, operations, technology, finance, 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 joining ZS2, Scott was President and Director of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, where he helped grow annual sales from $6 million to over $300 million in 11 years. He led DIRTT’s successful IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange, spearheaded three acquisitions, and oversaw the expansion of manufacturing facilities in Georgia and Arizona, as well as new sales offices in the U.K. and Singapore. Prior to DIRTT, Scott was CFO at Pure Technologies Ltd., a public company specializing in innovative infrastructure monitoring technologies, where he contributed to its growth and expansion into international markets, leading the acquisition of Openaka Engineering and supporting the company’s U.S. expansion He is also a co-founder and past Director of Decisive Dividend Corporation (TSX-V: DDC) and a past Director of Progressive Planet Solutions Ltd. (TSX-V: PLAN). 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.
Doug Brown, Ph.D.
Co-Founder and CTO
Experienced technical executive in the development and commercialization of breakthrough green technologies in the fields of carbon capture (direct/emission based), liquid based mineral extraction (lithium/magnesium) for carbon storage, material architecture and plant optimization/deployment. Over 10 years in Direct-Air-Capture (DAC), with a background as a founding team member of Carbon Engineering. Holds several patents and has authored nearly a dozen peer-reviewed publications. Doug earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry with a focus on atmospheric chemistry and astrophysics from McGill University, and has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Calgary, specializing in solar energy generation and storage. He has since patented several green building technologies, securing several awards for his work in sustainability and technology development.
Kristin Davis
Co-Founder and COO
Kristin is an experienced business administration professional with over 15 years experience at innovative technology companies including DIRTT Environmental Solutions and diversified residential builder, Jayman Built. She has a track record of strong performance in high-volume, high-pressure environments, and skillfully manages our day-to-day operations, strategic partner development, and customer engagement at ZS2 Technologies.
Joel Douglas CPA, CFA, CA
CFO
Joel is an accomplished senior finance professional with experience leading teams, positioning the corporate story, interacting with investors, evaluating businesses and presenting to board of directors. Solid business acumen developed with major financial institutions, both public and private companies and by navigating periods of transformation, underpinned by the CA and CFA designations. Previously Controller at Strathcona Resources and investment banker at RBC.
John Tagle
VP – Sales & Business Development
Based in Toronto, John brings over 30 years of experience in building and scaling businesses across diverse markets. He has successfully negotiated franchise and licensing agreements for three marquee brands, expanding their reach across North America, Southeast Asia, Australia, Northern Africa, and the United Kingdom. As Executive Vice President at SCM Insurance Services, John played a pivotal role in driving growth through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, increasing the portfolio and top-line sales from $45 million to $220 million. Before joining the ZS2 team, he served as Managing Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at a mid-market brokerage. In this role, he specialized in navigating the complexities of commercial and cyber risk, as well as Course of Construction insurance. He worked closely with builders, developers, and Alpha House property management companies, providing tailored solutions that addressed their unique challenges and needs in the construction and property management sectors.
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.
Derek Payne
Board Member
Derek Payne is a seasoned financial executive, advisor and board member and is currently a board member of Jostle, a Vancouver based technology company, board member at Highstreet Income Properties, strategic advisor to Neurara, a healthcare technology company and Strategic Advisor for InterGen Capital which includes a role as their Board Observer for fintech company ZayZoon. He is the former Chief Financial Officer of DIRTT Environmental Solutions and Treasurer and Vice President Finance at WestJet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Doug Brown
Ph.D. - Chief Technical Officer & Co-Founder
Danny Wong
Ph.D. – Director of Research and Development
Pary Roshan
M.Sc. – Research Associate
Ernest Darko
Ph.D. – Research Associate
Wenyi Hu
M.Sc. - Research Associate
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.
Kristin Davis
Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder
Joel Douglas
CPA, CA, CFA – Chief Financial Officer
Steve McKenzie
Director of Corporate Development
Brett Kondo
Accounting Manager
Maria De Los Cobos
Shipping & Procurement Specialist
Meg Steeves
Office & Client Experience Manager
Diego Souza
IT Specialist
Yaswina Patel
Accountant
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
Vanessa Manimtim
Lead Designer
Gary Boruck
Senior Project Manager
Blain Cranston
Technical Sales Lead & Project Manager
Angela Pelaez
Estimator
Joanner Catiis
Designer
Denys Tserkovniuk
Designer
Sheldon Moser
Project Manager
Ian Wong
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.
John Tagle
Vice President of Sales and Business Development
Shil Patel
Vice President of US Business Development & Sales
Tyra Jarbeau
Director of Marketing & Communications
Candace Wolfe
Director of TechPartner Development
Blain Cranston
Technical Sales Lead & Project Manager
Tom Jackson
Director of Community Engagement
Terry Lempriere
Agricultural Specialist
Wyatt Zeabin
Business Development – Eastern Canada
Jordan Reiter
Sales Coordinator
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
Production & Facility Manager
Jason Fletcher
Production Foreman
Kevin Simms
Shipper/Receiver
Connor Rossum
Production Operator
Carter Gosbee
Production Operator
Ivan Kovalenko
Production Operator
Denys Diachenko
Production Operator
Sergiy Pustovoyt
Production Operator
Daniel Caissie
Production Operator
Andrii Stegnii
Production Operator
Trevor Gill
Production Operator
Oleksii Danchynshyn
Production Operator
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.
Business Development and Sales
Calgary, AB
Drive growth by identifying new business opportunities, cultivating strategic partnerships, and leveraging your sales expertise to expand our market presence in the construction and building material industry.
Structural Engineer
Calgary, AB
Continuously improve processes, efficiency, and the technical delivery of our projects and production within our R&D and project execution team.