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Executive Team

Gregory Petrela

Chairman

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 1994

gpetrela@petrela.com

Roy Ferreira

President & CEO

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2004

rferreira@petrela.com

Woody Brown

Vice President, Surety Practice Leader

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2014

cbrown@petrela.com

Michael San

Vice President, Insurance Operations

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2015

msan@petrela.com

Surety Bond Team

Tim Gorman

Surety Advisor, Partner

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2008

tgorman@petrela.com

Chris Curry

Surety Advisor, Partner

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2011

ccurry@petrela.com

Shawn McCallum

London Branch Manager, Partner

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2018

Smccallum@petrela.com

Sheldon Patten

Surety Advisor

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2023

spatten@petrela.com

Tracy Elliott

Surety Account Manager

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2022

telliott@petrela.com

Kim Grant

Bond Services Manager

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2004

kgrant@petrela.com

Millie Macesic

Senior Bond Services Associate

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2006

mmacesic@petrela.com

Rohini Chitnaraine

Senior Bond Services Associate

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2007

rchitnaraine@petrela.com

Linda Ponte

Bond Services Associate

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2022

lponte@petrela.com

Construction Insurance Team

Jan Petersen

Insurance Account Executive

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2011

jpetersen@petrela.com

David Rae

Insurance Account Executive

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2014

drae@petrela.com

Shawn McCallum

London Branch Manager, Partner

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2018

Smccallum@petrela.com

Jocelyn Horsfall

Sudbury Branch Manager, Partner

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2020

jhorsfall@petrela.com

Jackie Kempa

Senior Insurance Account Manager

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2020

jkempa@petrela.com

Tara Trimmer

Senior Insurance Account Manager

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2021

ttrimmer@petrela.com

Kelli Leoen

Senior Insurance Account Manager

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2021

kleoen@petrela.com

Derrick MacLeod

Senior Insurance Account Manager

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2022

dmacleod@petrela.com

Jennifer Ryan

Senior Insurance Account Manager

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2023

jryan@petrela.com

Alex Mino

Insurance Account Manager

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2016

amino@petrela.com

Alexander Petrela

Insurance Account Manager

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2017

apetrela@petrela.com

Arielle Mida

Insurance Account Manager

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2020

amida@petrela.com

Joel Phillip

Insurance Account Manager

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2021

jphillip@petrela.com

Denise Jambalos

Insurance Account Associate

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2020

Djambalos@petrela.com

Julia Park

Insurance Account Associate

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2021

jpark@petrela.com

Amanda Brown

Insurance Account Associate

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2022

abrown@petrela.com

Judy Armstrong

Insurance Account Associate

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2022

jarmstrong@petrela.com

Spencer George

Insurance Account Associate

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2023

sgeorge@petrela.com

Toula Govas

Insurance Services Team Leader

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2009

tgovas@petrela.com

Kristena Cvetanovski

Insurance Services Associate

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2021

kcvetanovski@petrela.com

Christa Ouimet

Insurance Services Associate

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2022

couimet@petrel.acom

Matthew Visentin

Insurance Services Associate

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2023

mvisentin@petrela.com

Resources

Mariana Dimitrova

Controller

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2016

mdimitrova@petrela.com

Erilyn Jaspe

Operations Manager

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2019

ejaspe@petrela.com

Annette Chiu

Accounting Associate

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2023

achiu@petrela.com

Shanice Pottinger

Administrative Support Specialist

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2023

spottinger@petrela.com

Angela Radcliffe

Reception & Office Support

TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2019

aradcliffe@petrela.com

Testimonials

RHC continues to push the boundaries of ICI construction, and our collaborative underwriting partner, PWA, has a similar commitment to excellence. The organization’s leadership provides transparent interface with the RHC stakeholders while maintaining a humility and attention to detail that is unsurpassed in the industry. PWA continues to meet our everyday underwriting challenges while progressively assisting RHC in planning for the future; a great partnership.

—Eric R. Schmidt, President, Reid’s Heritage Construction Ltd. (RHC)

Over the past 30 years, Pennecon has grown from regional roadbuilder to a leading national heavy civil and industrial contractor, with a vast array of private and public customers from coast to coast. Our projects are continually larger, technically challenging, and contractually complex, and so it is critical for our staff and business partners to be the most knowledgeable and progressive in the industry. Petrela, Winter & Associates’ team of highly skilled bonding professionals have assisted us in many ways, enabling our disciplined growth for over 20 years. Always up to the challenge, their credibility with the Surety community and their continuous support and guidance has been paramount to the success of our business.

—David Mitchell, P.ENG, CEO, Pennecon Limited

The staff at Petrela Winter feel like an extension of our team. We truly believe that they genuinely care about the success of our business and fully understand the needs of our company. They are extremely responsive, engaged and helpful with the day-to-day activities of our business. They ensure we have the coverage we require for our operations and never recommend we add coverage that is not required. Their knowledge of our industry is a valuable asset for our business and gives us the peace of mind we need.

—Vince De Cicco, President, Riverside Concrete Forming Ltd.

Finn Way General Contractor is one of the largest general contracting organizations in Northwestern Ontario.

We made the decision to engage Petrela Winter as our bond and insurance broker partner to leverage their specialization in construction.

Their collaborative approach to problem solving, the knowledgeable and professional staff, and the dedication to customer service has been very well received throughout our organization.

We are very pleased with this partnership.

—Michael Karimi, P.Eng. Project Manager, Finn Way General Contractor

Petrela, Winter & Associates are true construction specialists and it shows. They made major improvements to the terms, pricing and overall service of our bonding and insurance programs, and they consistently deliver an excellent service experience. They’re plugged into the construction industry and we value their insight and advice. We would certainly recommend their services to any construction company looking for a broker partner that adds true value.

—William Love, President , Dineen Construction Corporation

When it comes to construction insurance and bonding, and general industry advisory expertise, we highly recommend the PWA team. Their knowledgeable, professional, and in-tune team members provide a rock-solid service and are there when you need them the most. Their sole focus on construction makes them stand out – they understand the industry and are up to date on all of the current issues.

—Mark Enright, President, Bonnechere Excavating Inc.

PWA has been a valued member of our business team for many years. Their knowledgeable staff continues to provide consistent, timely and professional advice and service with respect to our surety bonding and business insurance needs. We would not hesitate to recommend PWA to others in the construction industry.

—Doug Newman, President, Newman Bros. Limited

PWA and the Univex Group of Companies have worked together and supported each other for many years, and the relationship is now well into the second generation of operations for both companies. PWA supports Univex in their Surety and Corporate as well as personal Insurance needs, but more importantly, PWA has been an important and trusted adviser and confidant for Univex as we navigate the ever changing construction industry.

PWA was a major influence over the Surety underwriters in the early days of the Design/Build form of delivery of projects, securing support for when two major P3 hospitals, each the largest to be constructed in one phase in Canada, were out for RFP at the same time.

Univex is extremely satisfied with the dealings that we have with PWA and are proud to call the group at PWA our friends.

—Michael Caletti, President, Univex Group of Companies

We have been represented by Petrela Winter for over 30 years, and we have and continue to receive the best terms in the industry for both bonding and insurance. Their dedication to the industry, knowledge base, and their understanding of the national market as a whole, sector by sector, and region by region has provided our firm with a significant competitive edge.

—Keith Dwyer, President, Easco Electric Limited

PWA is plugged into the construction industry and is at the forefront of the challenges we face each day. They have the ability to find solutions and make recommendations which are key to the operation of our business. Like Sherway, they are a recognized leader in their industry and we value their contribution as our company continues to grow and evolve. We would not hesitate to recommend Petrela, Winter & Associates to other construction companies that are interested in working with a group of professionals that truly understand their business and addresses their needs in a timely and professional manner.

—John Gawdunyk, President, Sherway Contracting (Windsor) Limited

We are very proud to be associated with Petrela Winter for the last 13 years. Having Petrela Winter as our bonding experts, the company has grown steadily since. They have continuously supported us with our institutional contracts and have helped us to reach new heights in our business.

Our being in Ottawa-Gatineau and they’re being in Toronto has never been an obstacle, and we always feel they are on our side in every situation as required. Their expertise is extremely helpful in many aspects of our business. I like to think of Petrela Winter being more than our bonding experts, but as real partners!

—Raymond Brunet, Past Chair, CCA & President, Brunet & Associés Canada

Over the 12 years that we’ve been with Petrela Winter as our bonding agent, Petrela Winter has always been a solid advocate for our firm. Due to PWA’s support, we’ve been able to expand our contracting business and to undertake larger and more complex projects. Petrela Winter has been proactive in obtaining the best rate for bonds available while maintaining strong relationships with bond providers.

We’ve found everyone we’ve worked with to be professional, knowledgeable, and personable. Kenalex is pleased to have this opportunity to express our complete satisfaction with the services of Petrela Winter and to highly recommend this firm.

—Sandy Graham, Past Chair, OGCA & President, Kenalex Construction Company Limited

We are thrilled with the service and relationship with Petrela, Winter & Associates. They understand and are plugged into the construction industry, and have done an excellent job in providing improved bonding terms, service and advice for the Salit Group of Companies across Canada, including seamless service and support of our growth and acquisition strategy. As Salit builds on its 115-year history of success, it’s important for us to maintain the very best internal and external team, and PWA is a key part of this team. We have and will continue to recommend Petrela, Winter & Associates to any business looking for a strong value-add broker partner and advocate.

—Wayne Gelb, Chief Financial Officer, Salit Steel & Salit Group of Companies

We have been with Petrela Winter and Associates for just over a year, and it has been a pleasure working with their Northern Ontario team. It was PWA’s extensive construction experience, their broad network of industry experts, and their consistently quick response time that encouraged us to make the change to their firm. I don’t imagine that maintaining a positive customer experience is an easy task in the insurance sector, but the PWA team make it happen at every stage, from simple COI requests to complicated claims and extensive renewals. I am grateful for the flawless transition to Petrela Winter and Associates, and I look forward to our ongoing relationship.

—Amanda Williams, VP Finance and Administration, Avery Construction

The Cahill Group is a national contractor dealing with a wide variety of sophisticated clients with unique project security models and challenges, and PWA consistently has innovative solutions to these bonding/security issues. As a private construction company, PWA understands our entrepreneurial and unique approach to getting things done and finding the right solution that will work for both The Cahill Group and its clients. We absolutely view PWA as a partner. They offer immediate access to a wealth of experience and knowledge unparalleled in the industry.

—Dan Farrell, Chief Financial Officer, The Cahill Group

Olympic has been a client of Petrela Winter since Day 1, and we have witnessed the company’s growth from a Regional Surety provider to a National Surety and Construction Insurance leader, while still maintaining their personal hands-on approach, a difficult task magnificently executed. Petrela Winter’s combination of personal approach and National reach is unique to the industry today and they have been a real partner to us for 40 years. We would not be where we are today without their guidance and support.

—Carl Mallam, President, Olympic Construction Limited

The team at PWA are true construction experts in the construction insurance, bonding and advisory space. As industry leaders, Wellington Builders continue to align ourselves with the best partners and resources in the industry to allow for our continued growth and success.

—Jake Wellington, President, Wellington Builders Inc.

Black & McDonald is a recent client of Petrela Winter & Associates and made the switch to leverage PWA’s significant construction expertise and entrepreneurial mindset to provide responsive, practical and cost effective solutions for our growing business needs. The PWA team has been able to work seamlessly with our internal staff, who also appreciate the use of technology to automate numerous insurance and bonding requests and provide more visibility into our insurance and bonding programs. Thus far, we are very pleased with the transition and the level of service and value added insights we are obtaining.

Black & McDonald is a large multi trade construction company, operating across Canada, the United States and Bermuda. The company offers services across four product lines in construction, utilities, facilities management and technical services.

—Feaz Rahim, CFO, Black & McDonald Limited

Petrela, Winter & Associates have proven to be valued business partners to us for over 12 years. The construction business is full of opportunities and challenges, and we appreciate having specialists like PWA in our corner. While their competence and competitiveness in surety and construction insurance have been outstanding, it is their constant willingness to roll up their sleeves and offer their perspective, guidance, effort and assistance that makes them stand out. They are an invaluable part of our team, and contributor to our success. We highly recommend PWA.

—Raymondo Mollica, Sitting Chair, OGCA, & President, REMO General Contracting Ltd.

Petrela, Winter & Associates has been an important longstanding business partner of Ampere Limited. They provide a great deal of overall value to our business as it relates to cost-effective bonding, insurance, and risk management solutions. We can always rely on their informed construction business perspective.

Ampere’s reputation as leaders in our field is as a result of building the best and most reliable internal and external team in the business, and PWA is a key part of this team.

—Mario Bernardini, President & CEO, Ampere Limited

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