Meet The Team: Over 170 Years of Experience
Jason McQuaid - PC Manager
Jason has recently entered his fifth year with EMCO. He has a BBA (Hon.) Degree with a major in Marketing from Nipissing University.
His favorite aspect of working at EMCO is the customer interaction and building lasting partnerships. In addition to this, he is working towards his NAIT certification for Hydronic Design and has immersed himself within the HVAC and Hydronic product segments; completing many HRAI courses for both. From a personal perspective, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and cheering on the Maple Leafs.
Jason has recently entered his fifth year with EMCO. He has a BBA (Hon.) Degree with a major in Marketing from Nipissing University.
His favorite aspect of working at EMCO is the customer interaction and building lasting partnerships. In addition to this, he is working towards his NAIT certification for Hydronic Design and has immersed himself within the HVAC and Hydronic product segments; completing many HRAI courses for both. From a personal perspective, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and cheering on the Maple Leafs.
Ken Samson - Inside Accounts Manager/Purchasing Agent
Ken has worked for EMCO for 46 years in all areas of the business. When not working, Ken enjoys spending time with his wife (of 40 years), grandchildren, fishing and hunting.
Ken has worked for EMCO for 46 years in all areas of the business. When not working, Ken enjoys spending time with his wife (of 40 years), grandchildren, fishing and hunting.
Jim MacKellar - Inside Account Manager
Jim has worked for EMCO for 20 years. He works very hard to service the needs of his customers and ensures they looked after. Jim is also one of the primary project quote teammates.
Jim has worked for EMCO for 20 years. He works very hard to service the needs of his customers and ensures they looked after. Jim is also one of the primary project quote teammates.
Brad Powell - Counter
Brad Powell was born into the Plumbing Industry as his father began his own career with EMCO for over 20 years until he ventured out and established Powell Plumbing in Richmond Hill (1973). Brad completed the gas technician program at George Brown College and had joined the family business in 1981. Powell Plumbing specialized in the Plumbing and Industrial segments supplying and serving School Boards, Hospitals and contractors alike. After 42 years, Powell Plumbing joined the EMCO group of companies in 2015.
Outside of work Brad enjoys golf, the outdoors, travelling and volunteering with various groups. Brad can be found behind the counter and always enjoys not only hearing about your day but helping to solve any issues you face during the day and ensuring you always leave satisfied.
Brad Powell was born into the Plumbing Industry as his father began his own career with EMCO for over 20 years until he ventured out and established Powell Plumbing in Richmond Hill (1973). Brad completed the gas technician program at George Brown College and had joined the family business in 1981. Powell Plumbing specialized in the Plumbing and Industrial segments supplying and serving School Boards, Hospitals and contractors alike. After 42 years, Powell Plumbing joined the EMCO group of companies in 2015.
Outside of work Brad enjoys golf, the outdoors, travelling and volunteering with various groups. Brad can be found behind the counter and always enjoys not only hearing about your day but helping to solve any issues you face during the day and ensuring you always leave satisfied.
Rob Allen - Inside Accounts Manager: HVAC & Hydronics
Rob is a licensed Plumber, Gas Fitter (G2/LP2) and a certified Hydronic Designer with 28years in the trade; 23 of which has been with EMCO.
While Rob's primary focus is Hydronics, his skill sets make him uniquely qualified to handle any and all of your plumbing and heating requests.
Rob is a licensed Plumber, Gas Fitter (G2/LP2) and a certified Hydronic Designer with 28years in the trade; 23 of which has been with EMCO.
While Rob's primary focus is Hydronics, his skill sets make him uniquely qualified to handle any and all of your plumbing and heating requests.
John McQuaid - Inside Account Manager: Industrial & Mechanical & Purchasing Agent
4 years with EMCO
4 years with EMCO
John Sparling - Outside Account Manager
3 years with EMCO
3 years with EMCO
Melissa Minkowskyj - Showroom Consultant
3 years with EMCO
3 years with EMCO
Gary Dobbs - Driver & Warehouse
Gary has worked for EMCO for a combined 30+ years. He is a dedicated delivery driver for EMCO North Bay and enjoys the interaction with our customers.
Gary has worked for EMCO for a combined 30+ years. He is a dedicated delivery driver for EMCO North Bay and enjoys the interaction with our customers.
Chris Lamarche - Driver & Warehouse
Chris has recently joined the EMCO team. He is a dedicated delivery driver for EMCO North Bay and enjoys the interaction with our customers.
Chris has recently joined the EMCO team. He is a dedicated delivery driver for EMCO North Bay and enjoys the interaction with our customers.
Eileen Leblanc - Warehouse
16 years with EMCO
16 years with EMCO
