Team
Technical sales, engineering, and manufacturing professionals form the heart and soul of the CMP team.
With an inventive spirit we have been solving food processing challenges for over 60 years. We believe in continuous improvement and we are driven to do things better. From our engineers to our welders and fabricators, to our installation teams we are committed to Engineer Food Safety by delivering the most innovative and hygienic processing solutions.
Executive Team
Trevor Spinney, President
Trevor led the technical sales team at CMP from 2011 to 2017 before taking on an ownership role with several other partners in 2017. In 2019 FPS (Food Process Solutions) purchased the majority shares in CMP and Trevor continues to lead CMP as President and Partner/Owner.
Prior to CMP Trevor took on roles with increasing responsibility over 22 years at Norpac Controls in Vancouver, BC (an Emmerson Process Management local business partner). In 2010 Trevor decided to relocate his family back to the east coast of Canada and, although not originally from PEI, considers himself an Islander by heart.
Trevor Spinney
President
With CMP Since: 2011
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
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
Leadership Team
James Gillian, Production Manager
James Gillelan
Production Manager
With CMP since 2018
Alex Duchesneau, Materials Manager
Alex Duchesneau
Purchasing Manager
With CMP since 2019
Kevin Morgan, Quality Assurance Manager
Kevin Morgan, CQM/OE
Quality Manager
With CMP since 2018
Greg Fitzpatrick, Design Engineering Manager
Greg Fitzpatrick
Design Engineering Manager
With CMP since 2015
Brian Hergert, Break-out Lead
Bryan Hergert
Production Foreman Break-out
With CMP since 1993
Jason Farrell, Fabrication Lead
Jason Farrell
Production Foreman Fabrication
With CMP since 2000
Trevor Ingraham, Service & Installation Manager
Trevor Ingraham
Service & Installation Foreman
With CMP since 2005
Jamie Gallant, Fabrication Lead
Jamie Gallant
Production Foreman Assembly
With CMP since 2000
John Thompson, Lead Hand
John Thompson
Lead Hand
With CMP since 2012
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
