The People at Stonecroft

About

Our People

At StoneCroft, we strive to maintain a culture of being practical, innovative, flexible, safe and hard working.

StoneCroft’s professional and technical staff have diverse education, training and experience backgrounds, enabling us to successfully complete the most challenging engineering projects. We have extensive experience in managing major construction contracts, where we supervise and assure all technical aspects of the project. The experience gained from our heavy construction background makes our designs practical and cost effective to construct, with a focus on worker safety.

Meet Our Team

Our Team

Lee Deslauriers

PEng (BC,YT,NT,NU), RPF

Principal and Managing Engineer

Janice Mathers

MBA, RPF

Principal and General Manager

Brad Beaton

AScT

Senior Civil Technologist and Specialist Bridge Builder

Brian Peeters

PEng (BC, YT)

Senior Bridge Engineer

Amy Peeters

CPA, CGA

Controller

Anthony Boyd

RPF, EIT

Senior Project Manager

Adam Christensen

P.L.Eng, AScT

Senior Project Engineer

Rance Robazza

PEng

Senior Project Engineer

Marino Somerville

RPF, EIT

Project Engineer

Colin Mckenzie

RFT

Senior Engineering Technologist and Specialist Bridge Builder

Taryn Bordeleau

AScT

Senior Engineering Technologist

Ryan Wiggins

AScT

Senior Engineering Technologist

Erinn Chambers

EIT

Engineer-In-Training

Eric Groeneveld

Civil Technologist

Dan Tipton

Senior Drafting Technician

Jaclyn Petersen

Senior Drafting Technician

Jen Modin

Administrator

Eric Groeneveld

Marino Somerville

EIT, RPF

Project Engineer

Brian Peeters

PEng

Senior Bridge Engineer

Janice Mathers

MBA, RPF

Principal and General Manager

Erinn Chambers

EIT

Engineer-In-Training

Colin Mckenzie

RFT

Senior Engineering Technologist and Specialist Bridge Builder

Anthony Boyd

EIT, RPF

Senior Project Manager

Lee Deslauriers

PEng, RPF

Principal and Managing Engineer

Amy Peeters

CGA, CPA

Controller

Rance Robazza

PEng

Senior Project Engineer

Brad Beaton

AScT

Senior Civil Technologist and Specialist Bridge Builder

Adam Christensen

AScT, P.L.Eng

Senior Project Engineer

Ryan Wiggins

AScT

Senior Engineering Technologist

Taryn Bordeleau

AScT

Civil Engineering Technologist

Dan Tipton

Senior Drafting Technician

Jaclyn Petersen

Senior Drafting Technician

Jen Modin

Administrator

Our Skills

A Highly Qualified Team

We use excellent, ongoing communication to ensure successful project completion.

Our staff’s varied skill sets and qualifications ensure the best person is available for any required role on a project, including:

Professional Engineers (Forest, Civil and Structural), registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC and Engineers Yukon
Registered Professional Foresters and Registered Forest Technologists with the Association of BC Forest Professionals
Civil and Structural Technologists, registered with Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC
Engineers-in-Training, enrolled with Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Drafting Technicians
Summer and Co-Op Students
Experienced specialist associates in various disciplines, including structural, geotechnical/geological, hydrotechnical, and construction

Contact Us

We work from beautiful vancouver island

Our operations office is located in Campbell River on Vancouver Island. This gives us day trip access anywhere on Vancouver Island and local access to the Campbell River, Comox and Nanaimo Airports, as well as the Mainland, Sunshine Coast and Central Coast Ferries.

Lee Deslauriers

Principal and Managing Engineer

PEng (BC,YT,NT,NU), RPF

Lee is StoneCroft’s Managing Engineer, providing oversight and leadership to our professional engineering practice. Lee brings personal and professional integrity to every aspect of his work. His core values are collaboration, practicality, safety and environmental stewardship. Lee gained the recognition of his peers in 2021 when he was awarded the Forest Engineering Award of Excellence jointly by the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC) and Forest Professionals of BC (FPBC). Lee joined StoneCroft in 2006 and will forever be grateful for the mentoring from company founder, Glen Beaton, PEng. Lee is an active volunteer for EGBC and FPBC and has co-authored technical papers and professional practice guidelines on resource roads and crossings. Lee’s specializations include design and construction of resource sector infrastructure in steep, mountainous terrain, including bridges, culverts, roads and retaining walls, as well as marine log handling facilities and infrastructure for Indigenous communities and business ventures, parks, mining, forestry, renewable energy, and pipelines.

Janice Mathers

Principal and General Manager

RPF, MBA

Janice is a progressive and practical business leader. Relying on core values of people-first, lean management and professional practice, Janice is continually working to improve systems, processes, and experiences for both clients and colleagues at StoneCroft. After graduating from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Forest Resource Management in 2003, Janice developed through various supervisory and management roles in the forest industry, working in a range of disciplines including planning, silviculture, marine logistics, log handling operations, fibre supply and supply chain management. She obtained her designation as a Professional Forester in 2006, Masters Business Administration in 2011 and Log Scaling License in 2013. Janice is StoneCroft’s General Manager and leads our forestry and supply chain consulting projects. She has been a long-time volunteer of the Forest Professionals of BC and, in 2023, was elected as a Board Member.

Brad Beaton

Senior Civil Technologist and Specialist Bridge Builder

AScT

The longest standing member of the StoneCroft team, Brad Beaton is a specialist in any engineering challenge. It is Brad’s wealth of construction experience, most of which has been gained hands-on, that allows him to efficiently design cost-effective and constructable engineering solutions. Brad was mentored by his father and company founder, Glen Beaton, PEng, from a young age although his official start date at StoneCroft was 1994. Brad’s specializations include log crib-building, bridge repairs, surveying, inspections, and providing construction control/supervision for installations of any type of resource industry infrastructure, including permanent and temporary bridges, culverts, fords and log handling facilities. Brad holds a Diploma of Technology in Civil and Structural Engineering and is a member of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC.

Brian Peeters

Senior Bridge Engineer

PEng (BC, YT)

Brian’s natural aptitude for engineering combined with his commitment to project success ensures that client objectives are met with efficiency. Brian is a Senior Bridge Engineer at StoneCroft who is specialized in bridge and construction engineering, assessment, design, rehabilitation, and on-site construction of bridges and major culverts. Brian is well versed in the design of aluminum, steel, reinforced concrete, and timber structures from short to long span bridges. He is also experienced in marine infrastructure, heavy civil infrastructure, resource roads and has significant field experience with inspection of >1,000 bridges and has acted as site engineer and engineer of record for a broad range of clients. Brian has primarily worked for StoneCroft since 2013 and has experience working with a large international engineering firm on long span bridges. He studied engineering first at Camosun College, obtaining his Advanced Diploma of Civil Technology, and then at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering Degree with Distinction. Brian is a Professional Engineer with the EGBC since 2016.

Amy Peeters

Controller

CPA, CGA

Amy’s professionalism and accounting aptitude makes working with StoneCroft, whether you are a client, supplier or colleague, a positive and efficient experience. Amy graduated from North Island College with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2011 and begun her professional accounting career in a variety of roles in public accounting. She holds a dual designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant and Certified General Accountant. She joined StoneCroft in 2019 and has made significant contributions to our systems, processes and internal controls in a short period of time. Amy is responsible for the daily accounting operations as well as providing guidance for StoneCroft’s strategic financial decisions.

Anthony Boyd

Senior Project Manager

RPF, EIT

Anthony is a senior manager who brings productivity, focus and efficiency to any project. Anthony has extensive operational and construction supervision experience and has managed companies with budgets up to $80 million and over 150 employees. He has also estimated a long list of civil and operational projects, many of which have been located within logistically challenging terrain. He has participated in several successful Indigenous partnerships and enjoys working with local project communities. Anthony graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Forest Operations. He has held progressive supervisory and senior management positions in the resource and civil construction sectors. Anthony is a dual registrant: a Registered Professional Forester and an Engineer-In-Training. Anthony’s clear and direct communication combined with his analytical abilities, vast experience and personal drive make it easy for Anthony to execute on any project.

Adam Christensen

Senior Project Engineer

P.L.Eng, AScT

Adam delivers with proficiency and professionalism, leveraging his experience in design and construction of a large range of structure types. He is a skilled construction cost estimator and a specialist in resource industry infrastructure, including bridges, culverts, fords, technical resource roads, and marine log handling facilities. Adam’s crisp communication and clear thinking have made him a trusted client contact. He is also a valued advisor on StoneCroft’s internal drafting, design and professional practice standards. Adam graduated from BCIT in 2008 with a Diploma in Technology in Civil Engineering, joining StoneCroft the same year. He is one of the few EGBC Limited Licensee with a scope of practice in bridges and culverts in the Province of BC. Adam holds a dual designation as a Registrant of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC and a Limited License Engineering from EGBC.

Rance Robazza

Senior Project Engineer

PEng

Rance is a Senior Project Engineer with StoneCroft with a specialization in hydrotechnical analysis and design of coastal resource sector infrastructure, including bridges, culverts and fords. Rance is a second-generation professional in the forest industry who first joined StoneCroft in 2010 as a summer student. He quickly became a project manager for several of StoneCroft’s long term clients, providing ongoing year over year professional engineering services and stewardship to client infrastructure with a cost-conscious and client focused approach. Rance provides a leadership role to our hydrotechnical analysis standards, ensuring that the latest climate change and hydrology research and tools are appropriately incorporated into our daily practice. He is a current volunteer member of the Engineers and Geoscientists in the Resource Sector Division Group of EGBC.

Marino Somerville

Project Engineer

RPF, EIT

Marino is talented, hard-working and highly motivated Engineer-In-Training who recently obtained his Registered Professional Forester designation with Forest Professionals BC. A strong communicator, Marino is a well-rounded professional with the organization, technical skill and value-orientation to deliver on client objectives. Marino graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry (Honours), Major in Forest Operations and Engineering. He built his resource sector knowledge through a series of positions with forest licensees throughout BC and then joined StoneCroft in 2020. Marino is based remotely out of Nanaimo, BC.

Colin Mckenzie

Senior Engineering Technologist and Specialist Bridge Builder

RFT

Colin is a senior installer, inspector and designer at StoneCroft with specializations in road design, log crib-building, and construction control and supervision. Colin brought 20 years of experience planning and building West Coast forestry roads and infrastructure to StoneCroft when he joined the company in 2020. His “can-do” positive attitude, combined with his experience and technical knowledge keeps projects moving smoothly and efficiently. Colin is leading StoneCroft’s standards for working with LiDAR and road design in Softree’s RoadEng software. His countless days spent on construction sites have made Colin invaluable when it comes time to install structures of any type. Colin is a Registered Forest Technologist with the Forest Professionals of BC.

Taryn Bordeleau

Senior Engineering Technologist

AScT

Taryn is a senior designer, inspector and installer with StoneCroft. Taryn’s passion for geomatics has led to her leadership role in StoneCroft’s surveying standards and equipment. Taryn is approachable, hard-working, attentive and thoughtful and she is a skilled communicator. She is equally at home on the job-site working with construction crews implementing her designs as she is in the office working with complex drafting and design challenges. Taryn graduated from Camosun College in 2018 with Diploma of Technology in Civil Engineering and joined StoneCroft shortly afterwards.

Ryan Wiggins

Senior Engineering Technologist

AScT

Ryan is a senior designer, inspector and installer with a particular expertise at developing, planning and implementing bridge repair plans. Ryan joined StoneCroft in 2016 and holds a Diploma of Technology in Civil Engineering from Camosun College. Ryan approaches his work with thoroughness and preparedness. His reliability, great sense of humour and easy-going nature have allowed Ryan to develop great working relationships with clients and crew. Ryan is a member of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC.

Erinn Chambers

Engineer-In-Training

EIT

Erinn is a bright and capable engineer-in-training who is actively building her engineering expertise while efficiently executing client projects. After initially graduating with honors with a Diploma of Civil Engineering Technology from the New Brunswick Community College, Erinn graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and headed West, joining StoneCroft in 2021. Erinn’s university adventures in logger sports clearly spurred her passion for the resource industries. Erinn is meticulous in her work in the field and the office. She is organized, a great team player and a pleasure for clients and crew to work with.

Eric Groeneveld

Civil Technologist

Having accomplished a successful career as a ski coach, Eric is now pursuing a career in civil engineering. He completed a Diploma in Civil Engineering at Camosun College and joined StoneCroft in 2023. Eric is already proving himself to be a strong member of any field crew and a proficient drafter. Highly organized and a good communicator, Eric brings professionalism to every project.

Dan Tipton

Senior Drafting Technician

Dan is a senior drafter at StoneCroft, confidently tackling any drafting project ranging from simple to complex. His passion for drafting techniques and knowledge combined with his training background in computer-aided drafting and design, computer sciences and information technology and business administration, have positioned Dan as our resident expert in all things Civil3D, including providing ongoing internal training sessions for our crew. Dan joined StoneCroft in 2012.

Jaclyn Petersen

Senior Drafting Technician

Jaclyn is a senior drafter at StoneCroft. She joined StoneCroft in 2016 and brings a positive and focused approach to her work every day. Jaclyn is approachable, communicative, and organized in her work, which has secured her role as drafting trainer within StoneCroft. Jaclyn holds a certificate in Computer Aided Drafting and Design Fundamentals from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Prior to working with StoneCroft, Jaclyn worked in the Yukon Territory running heavy equipment in a gold mine, giving her a unique perspective as a drafter in the resource industry.

Jen Modin

Administrator

Jen plays a key role in supporting StoneCroft’s daily operations. From procurement to safety program administration, Jen is organized and helpful. Jen joined StoneCroft in 2022 and has made great strides in helping us improve and maintain our systems and processes, such as implementing our preventative maintenance programs for our survey equipment and truck fleet. Jen does a fantastic job of supporting our crew so that our crew can focus on meeting our client’s objectives. Jen is a proud volunteer with the Campbell River Search and Rescue Society, donating many hours to our Community.

Glen Beaton

Founder

Glen Beaton, PEng (Non-Practising) is an incomparable civil engineer who started working in the coastal BC forest industry in 1971 and founded StoneCroft in 1989. Glen’s mentoring of our crew has ensured the long-term continuity of the practical, professional and ethical focus at StoneCroft. Glen is now fully “retired” from engineering and spends his days working on StoneCroft Farm raising turkeys with his wife Kathy, but he continues to provide advice and technical reviews to our staff, sharing the wisdom gained from his vast experience. Glen was the recipient of the 2010 “Forest Engineering Award of Excellence”, awarded jointly by Engineers and Geoscientists BC and the Association of BC Forest Professionals for his outstanding lifetime of work in the forest industry.

Brook Robazza

Senior Structural Engineer

Brook Robazza, PEng, PhD, MASc, LEED AP is a Senior Structural Engineer with 10 years of experience with bridge and structural engineering; 5 years of experience in medium- and long-span bridge design, forensic engineering, and construction, as well as site services, inspection, retrofit, remediation, and project management; and an additional cumulative 5 years of experience in short-span resource bridge design, inspection, construction, and experimental testing. His academic background is focused on structural and bridge engineering, with specialization on the seismic and non-linear analyses of large and complicated structures. He has extensive experimental testing experience for a wide range of structural elements and materials, providing a strong background in non-linear behaviour, design, assessment, and forensic analysis.

Kai Marder

Bridge and Structural Engineer

Kai Marder, PEng, PhD is a bridge and structural engineer with over five years of experience in detailed design, assessment, inspection, rehabilitation, and construction supervision on numerous bridge projects. He holds a civil engineering degree from the University of British Columbia and a PhD in structural and earthquake engineering from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. His previous project experience ranges from short-span simply-supported girder bridges to major suspension and cable-stayed long-span bridges. He has advanced analytical skills combined with experience working with steel, timber, and reinforced and prestressed concrete.