Cory has served OCL Group Inc. since 2012, initially as an external advisor, shareholder and Board Member and then in October 2016, full time as Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel. Since joining OCL, Cory has led OCL’s corporate development and seen OCL acquire and diversify into the forest products, specialty services and the engineered foundations markets. Cory brought with him over 15 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance and business strategy. In September 2021, Cory was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of OCL Group and continues to grow and diversify OCL into one of the leading industrial service providers and contractors in Western Canada. Cory holds degrees in law, business and arts and continues to be a member of the Law Society of Alberta.
Dustin joined OCL in 2014 as a project manager and shareholder. From there he progressed to Business Unit Manager and then President - Midstream & Mining to oversee diversification efforts. In 2023 Dustin moved into his current role as Chief Business Officer & President, Engineering which focuses on integrating corporate service offerings with operations to ensure efficient synergies exist with a prevailing focus on project success. Prior to joining OCL, Dustin had over 15 years experience in Industrial projects, starting his career on the tools for a general contractor and working his way up through education and experience to leading large projects and field services for one of the largest international Engineering Firms. As part of his position, Dustin led the successful creation and expansion of OCL’s engineering and specialty services divisions and played a key role in OCL’s corporate development including the acquisition and integration of a number of our subsidiaries. . Dustin also serves as the Executive Sponsor of OCL’s Quality Program providing oversight and direction to ensure the highest level project execution. Dustin is a Project Management Professional with a PMI and holds a P.Tech(Eng) Certification.
Chris began his career in industrial construction over 15 years ago. He was an early shareholder in OCL and has spent over a decade contributing to the growth and development of the company. During this period, he progressed from project management to business unit management and most recently to the President - Heavy Oil Division. Throughout this time he has gained comprehensive understanding of OCL's processes across project management, safety, quality, operations and administration. Chris is the Executive Sponsor of OCL's Safety program stewarding and leading the continuous improvement across the organization. He is also the Executive Sponsor of Indigenous Relations and provides leadership in developing relationships and partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and Communities. Chris holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Alberta.
With 30 years of experience in the forestry, mining, energy and wind industry, Gene is an industry leader in the Peace Region with a focus on execution excellence and client satisfaction. Gene provides leadership for our northeastern BC business.
Greg Jones brings over 20 years of progressive leadership in engineering and construction program delivery. His international expertise covers the infrastructure and industrial sectors including highways, rail and transit, airports, bridges, pipelines, and processing facilities. Greg holds degrees in Civil Engineering (B.Sc.), Business Administration (MBA), and is registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer.
Janelle Ostermayer joined OCL group in January of 2022. Initially Janelle joined the Company as Director of Finance but was promoted within a few months to Vice President, Finance and Administration. In 2024, Janelle assumed the position of Chief Financial Officer. Janelle was previously with a large publicly traded industrial construction group for 11 years in various roles of increasing responsibility. She brings with her to OCL valuable experience in financial reporting, operational accounting, corporate finance, financial planning and analysis and asset management. She holds an accounting designation from CPA Alberta and a Bachelor of Management degree from the University of Lethbridge.
Over 40 years experience in oil and gas industrial construction and maintenance, forestry, mining and wind energy. Dale’s commitment to driving value added solutions has created a loyal client base and craft workforce. The transferable skills across industry segments creates a successful proactive solution to project execution excellence.
Darcey has over 25 years in the construction industry including 15 years specializing in deep foundations. As one of the first trades onsite, Darcey has a clear understanding of construction schedules, and for over a decade has safely executed foundation solutions through out Alberta and parts of Western Canada on time and on budget.
As Operations Manager for OCL Specialty Services, Tom is responsible for running our water blasting and chemical cleaning business. Tom also manages the division's bundle extraction, flange integrity, field machining and bundle repair services. Tom has15 years of industrial cleaning and maintenance experience. In addition, Tom is a red seal journeyman heavy duty mechanic with 25 years of field experience.
With over 10 years experience with EPC firms, Lyne has successfully completed projects for extraction, sustaining and major projects groups. These projects have ranged from scoping and planning stages to detailed engineering and through to field engineering. As a P.Eng and Responsible Member for OCL, Lyne oversees the engineering work across Western Canada.
Kyle joined OCL with over 10 years construction management experience to lead project management and processes across the Midstream and Civil divisions. Kyle has led multiple project teams to deliver full cycle construction execution including civil, mechanical and electrical facets. He has a proven track record of delivering quality projects on time and under budget throughout Western Canada. Kyle holds a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma and various safety certifications with ACSA.
Cody has 15+ years of experience managing and designing projects for the oil and gas industry, including a full range of engineering project services and construction management. He has provided project management services for various projects including midstream, civil, oilsands and the management of multi discipline subcontractors. Cody is a CET and has a PMP designation.
Wes has advanced expertise overseeing multiple projects and leading Project Managers in success. He has extensive experience in his career as a highly knowledgeable Senior Project Manager, with over 26 years of field leadership on projects in North America and Europe. He has a proven ability to work with clients and all levels of personnel to effectively execute a full project lifestyle. Wes has a demonstrated background fulfilling client contract obligations and delivering a quality end project safely and within the associated project timelines.
Richard has over 25 years in industrial construction and oilsands experience. As a Journeyman B Pressure welder he has the technical knowledge to ensure our projects succeed. In his more than ten years with OCL Group Richard has been a senior leader in safety and has proved to be a cornerstone of our safety culture. As Operations manager of Heavy Oil Richard is responsible for the execution of all work in the Oilsands region.
Robert Baron joined OCL as the Corporate Quality Manager in 2019, bringing with him 33 years of construction experience working throughout Western Canada. He has worked in various aspects of Construction Quality, with extensive experience in Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Coatings, Quality Processes and Auditing. He is a Certified Engineering Technologist and is a CWB Level III Welding Inspector, Senior Coating Inspector, American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector, ISO 9001 Auditor and a National Construction Safety Officer. Robert was instrumental in improving our Quality Management system, achieving its Coast to Coast registration.
Travis has over 20 years of experience in the Industrial Construction industry. He joined OCL Group Inc. 11 years ago, initially as an equipment operator, and working his way up to project and construction manager and shareholder and has most recently moved into the role of pre-construction and equipment manager. During his time at OCL, Travis has become a valuable asset to the Company having worked in many significant areas of our business including project and construction management, project services, and estimating. This experience has given Travis the ability to have a unique perspective on OCL’s operations and be able to see things through the eyes of all OCL stakeholders. Travis strives to create a team environment that allows OCL to execute jobs in the best interest of the company, our clients and our employees. Travis is an experienced construction professional holding certifications as a red seal welder, journeyman boomtruck operator and holds a diploma in civil engineering technology.
Paula Ramirez is a highly experienced Operations Services Manager with over 20 years of experience in incorporating technology solutions to efficiently manage operations data and integrate systems that provide meaningful information to all stakeholders. She is a skilled leader and communicator with a strong ability to build and manage relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering and is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Ms. Ramirez's understanding of the technology landscape has helped her to identify and implement solutions that meet the specific needs of OCL during the past 12 years. She is passionate about using technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
As Director of Brightshore Developments, Dana Smits oversees all facets of the construction of our Luxury Townhomes at West 61 on Shannon Lake and our Lakeview Heights Estate Homes in West Kelowna. With an extensive background in tech private equity financing and accounting, Dana is heavily involved in the assessment and execution of potential development and acquisition opportunities for OCL Group and Brightshore Developments.
Justin joined OCL in 2020, and brings with him over 17+ years of HSE experience in oil and gas, electrical and industrial sectors. Justin’s vast expertise is accredited to his time spent working internationally and across North American markets. Justin has managed HSE programs on major projects along with the development, implementation and delivery of various training and safety programs along with implementing hazard recognition and mitigation systems.
Ryan Aidla has been in Human Resources since 2005, and joined OCL Group in 2025. Before joining OCL Group, he led HR and Payroll efforts in various industries and projects spanning oil & gas, mining, industrial construction, and fabrication. Ryan brings a collaborative perspective to the team, focusing on building relationships and working to understand the needs of the stakeholders when delivering HR services. Ryan brings expertise in recruiting, labour relations, organizational management, benefit design, payroll, performance management, and HRMS programs. Ryan completed his Bachelor of Commerce from the U of A with an HR Major, and also has Certificates from GPRC in Business Administration, and Project Management from NAIT. He's designated as a CPHR - Certified Professional in Human Resources within Alberta, and a PCP - Payroll Compliance Professional with the National Payroll Institute.
Founding Shareholder & Previous CEO.
Founding Shareholder & Previous COO.
Cory has served OCL Group Inc. since 2012, initially as an external advisor, shareholder and Board Member and then in October 2016, full time as Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel. Since joining OCL, Cory has led OCL’s corporate development and seen OCL acquire and diversify into the forest products, specialty services and the engineered foundations markets. Cory brought with him over 15 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance and business strategy. In September 2021, Cory was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of OCL Group and continues to grow and diversify OCL into one of the leading industrial service providers and contractors in Western Canada. Cory holds degrees in law, business and arts and continues to be a member of the Law Society of Alberta.
Founding Shareholder & Previous VP Finance.
