Meet The Team: Over 170 Years of Experience

Jason McQuaid - PC Manager

Jason has recently entered his seventh 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 has completed 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 48 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 23 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.  

Rob Allen - Inside Accounts Manager: HVAC & Hydronics 

Rob is a licensed Plumber, Gas Fitter (G2/LP2) and a certified Hydronic Designer with 28 years in the trade; 25 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 Sparling - Outside Account Manager

5 years with EMCO

Melissa Minkowskyj - Showroom Consultant 

5 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. 

Chris Lamarche - Driver & Warehouse

Chris joined the EMCO team 2 years ago. He is a dedicated delivery driver for EMCO North Bay and enjoys the interaction with our customers.