Team
Technical sales, engineering, and manufacturing professionals form the heart and soul of the CMP team.
Decades of engineering and manufacturing expertise have one singular focus: keeping food safe by building the most hygienically designed food processing equipment in the world. Keeping food safe is our first thought when we wake and permeates our entire culture of innovation and best practices. Not only is hygienic design a moral obligation to our fellow humans, but it’s also good for business.
Executive Team
Trevor Spinney, President
Trevor led the technical sales team at CMP from 2011 to 2017 before taking on an ownership role in 2017 with Paul LeBlanc and Daniel Tolensky.
Prior to CMP he took on roles with increasing responsibility over 22 years at Norpac Controls in Vancouver, BC (an Emmerson Process Management local business partner). As Vice
President, Trevor lead the company through unprecedented changes to the business based on a downturn from a declining pulp and paper industrial market. He earned “50 Best Managed Companies in Canada” status for 3 consecutive years 2006-2008. Trevor has been a member of Virtus Executive Exchange and Mentorship Program 2005-2008 and member of Sales Effectiveness Leadership Team for Emerson LBP’s 2006 to 2009.
Trevor Spinney,
President
With CMP Since: 2011
Paul Leblanc, CEO
With CMP Since: 2017
For the past 25 years Paul has been a serial entrepreneur with an established track record of success. In 1990, when he was 20 years old, Paul co-founded Coastal Communications. In 1996, he founded the marketing agency Extreme Group (today known as “Arrivals+Departures or A+D”). A+D has two offices (Halifax and Toronto) and works with some of Canada’s biggest brands.
In 2012, he bought into Vista-Care Communications, a fibreoptic and structured cabling engineering and installation company with 400+ employees. That same year Paul co-founded Karma Gaming International a digital gaming platform for lotteries around the world. Karma was bought by Scientific Games in 2016.
Paul co-founded Iconic Breweries in 2014. Iconic Breweries (which owns Dusty Boots Hard Root Beer, Dusty Boots Hard Cherry Cola, Crazy Beard Wild Apple Ale, Crazy Beard Wild Ginger Ale & Cabana Breeze), was twice featured on CBC’s Dragon’s Den. In 2017, Paul bought CMP Equipment along with Trevor Spinney and Daniel Tolensky and is in the midst of scaling it to be one of North America’s most hygienically designed OEMs.
Memberships and Awards: Executive member of YPO (Young President’s Organization); Top 40 Under 40 in Canada Award recipient; Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipient; Top 100 most influential Marketers in Canada; Top 50 CEO’s Hall of Fame inductee.
Paul Leblanc,
CEO
With CMP Since: 2017
Paul Gaddess, VP Continuous Improvement
With CMP since: 2017
Paul has 36 years experience in the custom manufacturing industry. His in-depth knowledge of operations is due to a combination of leadership positions held in his family’s custom fabrication business including Supervisor, General Manager and President along with training and studies related to Best Manufacturing Practises, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. His corporate passion is continuous improvement in all areas of the business.
Paul received a machinist certification from NBCC, then continued his studies at Atlantic Business College and the University of New Brunswick with courses in financial accounting. Paul also holds a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from the Schulich School of Business York University and the global credential of Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute.
Paul Gaddess,
VP Continuous Improvement
With CMP since: 2017
Jason MacDougall, VP Operations
With CMP since: 2017
After attending the Dalhousie School of Business in 1990, Jason went on to receive his “Owning My Own Business” certificate from Saint Mary’s University and A.C.O.A. Jason has gained 25 plus years of experience in business operations. He holds both a “Six Sigma Green Belt in Lean Manufacturing” and a “Balanced Score Card Leader” designation.
Before joining CMP he served 17 years in Operations Management and Strategic Sourcing with Cavendish Farms, a division of JDI. Jason also holds a certificate in Heritage Retrofit Carpentry from Holland College on Prince Edward Island. He is an accomplished boat builder and enjoys fine woodworking projects. Outside of work you can find Jason on the open road on his motorcycle, on the water in his boat, beside the BBQ or in the winter at “The Cabin” on his sled. Most importantly, Jason enjoys spending as much time with family as he can.
Jason MacDougall,
VP Operations
With CMP since: 2017
Daniel Tolensky, Partner
With CMP since: 2017
Daniel is an entrepreneurial financial lead with over 15 years in advertising at Arrivals + Departures (Canada’s most successful Atlantic Canadian-born agency, formerly Extreme Group) and Grip Limited (one of Canada’s fastest growing start-up agencies in history). He is currently Partner and CFO at Arrivals + Departures and was instrumental in driving 200% growth of A+D Toronto’s office over two years through multiple acquisitions. He also was CFO of Karma Gaming International, an online gaming company that built platforms for lotteries. Karma was sold to Scientific Games in 2016. As well, Daniel works as a part-time consultant assisting with contract negotiations for The Will Sports Group representing National Hockey League players. In 2017 Daniel joined CMP Equipment as Partner, VP Finance and is focused on operational excellence and ensuring profitable growth.
Daniel is a Graduate of the Schulich School of Business and holds Certified Management Accounting designation (now CPA, CMA). He has also pursued Executive Education studies at Harvard Business School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has two daughters and is an active parent ambassador/advocate for The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto and JDRF Canada (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Daniel Tolensky,
Partner
With CMP since: 2017
Stacy Gallant, CFO
With CMP since: 2015
Stacy attended the University of New Brunswick and graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. From there he articled with the accounting firm KPMG and received his Chartered Accountant designation in 1993. He left for private industry soon thereafter and has spent most of his years in business in the manufacturing industry. In 2015 he joined on at CMP as Chief Financial Officer.
Stacy Gallant,
CFO
With CMP since: 2015
Mentors
Nick Chaisson, Red Seal Welder
With CMP Since: 1999
Nick became a mentor to ensure consistent quality work, help integrate new employees, and learn safe work practices.
Nick is the loving father to a two year old daughter, Chloe, stock car racer on the weekend, and happy to help friends and family with anything.
Nick Chaisson,
Red Seal Welder
With CMP Since: 1999
Ritchie Purvis, Welder Fabricator
With CMP Since: 2012
As a mentor, Ritchie is passionate about passing along the information co-workers were nice enough to share with him through the years, it’s his way of paying it forward.
When he’s not teaching others the skills of the trade, he loves to spend time with his wife and 3 daughters, his motorcycles, or gardening.
Ritchie Purvis,
Welder, Fabricator
With CMP Since: 2012
Andrew Ripley, Welder, Fabricator
With CMP Since: 2009
Andrew was born in England, but immigrated to Canada as a toddler. He has since embraced the Island way of life and loves spending time on his boat ‘The Hammerdown’.
Andrew is a graduate of Holland College’s Welding/Fabrication program. As a mentor, Andrew hopes to inspire new students to take pride in all aspects of their work. He says the smallest details can make the world of difference. When Andrew isn’t on his boat, he’s seeking an adrenaline rush elsewhere, rollercoasters, skydiving, scuba diving or bungee jumping.
Andrew Ripley,
Welder, Fabricator
With CMP since: 2009
Kevin Stewart, Welder, Fabrication Station Operation
With CMP Since: 1994
Kevin has been in the welding industry for 37 years and, as a mentor, aims to pass along the good working habits he’s learned over the years. He loves working as a mentor passing on his wealth of knowledge in welding, fabrication and blue print reading to new recruits.
Kevin is also a music lover, collects numerous instruments, and over the years has played in numerous bands.
Kevin Stewart,
Welder, Fabrication Station Operation
With CMP Since: 1994
Jeremy MacDonald, Welder, Fabricator
With CMP Since: 2015
Jeremy is a proud husband and father to a 4 year old daughter. Jeremy loves spending time with his family, hunting, snowmobiling, or enjoying cars.
Jeremy MacDonald,
Welder, Fabricator
With CMP Since: 2015
Karl Bain, Welder, Fitter, Mentor
With CMP Since: 1991
Karl is a skilled welder and, as a mentor enjoys passing on the experience he’s gained to help the next generation succeed in the trade.
Karl has been happily married for 31 years and has one child. He’s been a life long lover of hockey, playing for over 50 years. When Karl isn’t at CMP, he’s bird watching, gardening, reading mystery novels, playing pool, walking, snowshoeing, or tenting.
Karl Bain,
Welder, Fitter
With CMP Since: 1991
