Your formal title at Aries:
Vice President of Sales- RAM Modular Canada
Your job duties & responsibilities:
Business development, sales, operations.
How long have you been at Aries?
4 years.
Where did you work prior to Aries; was it in the same industry or something totally different?
I was introduced to the remote camp/ modular accommodation sector during my 10 years in Sales at SYSCO Foodservice. Building an extensive network and relationships in foodservice selling to camp caterers led me to a career in Modular, and ultimately with RAM Modular Canada.
When you’re not at work, what would we find you doing?
My wife (Brandee) and I spend most of our time volunteering for my daughter (Makenna) at her local gymnastic club or as “roadies” for my oldest daughter (Hailey) as she pursues her career as a country singer/songwriter. Otherwise I try to stay active playing flag football, golf or hockey when I get the chance.
Hometown?
St. Albert, Alberta
Family, children?
Married to Brandee for 17 years, 2 daughters, Makenna 14 and Hailey 16.
What would “your perfect day” consist of?
A long term lease award to start the day, followed by a round of golf and spending time with my family.
What’s your favorite part about working for Aries so far?
I appreciate the communication and expertise of the employees and senior management. As the lone Canadian employee I am continually included and supported by everyone in the organization. I also value the confidence and shared vision our senior team has in the Canadian market as we strive to increase our market share.
What sets Aries apart from other companies that deliver the exact same things?
Primarily what sets Aries apart from our competitors is how everyone in the organization performs day to day tasks with purpose, integrity and honesty. Our clients appreciate dealing with a company that is interested in sharing in their success and growing together.
What do you hope to bring to Aries in terms of leadership and company culture?
Canada has been a challenging market over the last 4 years. I hope that our existing clients continue to see the quality and commitment to our brand and to their success and that potential clients understand that they have a competitive, viable option from a company that will work relentlessly on their behalf.
If you weren’t working for Aries, what job would you probably have?
Haha, I don’t think an 18 handicap would put me on the PGA tour so I’m probably exactly where I should be!
What do you think the future holds for Aries?
I believe that the modular business in North America is poised to grow as costs to build permanent structures increase and skilled labour becomes tougher to keep. Institutional, construction and the resource sector are all growing and relying on relocatable structures more and more as a means to save on large capital expenditures and meet tough time constraints. Our business model allows Aries to take on these burdens for the client so they can focus on their core competencies.
Link with Jim Benedict or RAM Modular Canada on LinkedIn. You can also check us out on our website: rammodularcanada.com – and see why Aries is the perfect commercial design, manufacture, transportation, construction and financing partner you need to make every project a success.
