Senior Leadership Team

Andrew Dalton, C.E.O.

Andrew oversees the Dalton Company as the CEO and provides the catalyst and commitment to the vigourous pursuit of the company's vision and provides the stimulus for the company's high standards.

Andrew is actively involved in creating strong client relationships and helping clients to find the best building solution to meet their specific needs and increasing their opportunities for a successful project.

Andrew values his personal volunteer and leadership work that he provides to various organizations and institutions in the community.

Randy Dalton, Chief Operating Officer

Randy was born and bred into the construction business and learned by attrition through his father who created the original formula for the success of The Dalton Company.

Randy has now been working full time within the organization approaching 25 years. Currently, he is acting as partner for the corporation with his brother Andrew.

Randy's motivation in the business is to complete work to the satisfaction of our customers, which fosters repeat and referral business. This definition of success is for everyone involved with a project is to have them proud of the end result and feel personally fulfilled with their contribution.

With respect to outside interests, Randy is currently the acting President of the University Club of Toronto and an avid skier and member of Craigleith Ski Club. He is also a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society and an avid supporter of Princess Margaret Hospital.

William (Bill) Bezanson, V.P., Operations

As the V.P. of Operations, Bill brings Vision and Mission to operational efficiency across all of Operations; of which sets Dalton apart from its competitors. Bill is a 30-year veteran of the industry and draws on the technical and administrative experience gained throughout his career overseeing multiple projects. Bill has an exceptional depth of construction exposure providing him the talent to successfully lead and motivate multifunctional groups and project teams.

Having gained a tremendous amount of experience from large-scale public and private sector projects, Bill is accustomed to accelerated schedules and is charged with the primary responsibility for overseeing the performance of all aspects of the construction processes of operations. Bill participates in early design and constructability reviews, conducts project status meetings to provide interfacing with Owners and design teams to monitor project performance, and maintains strong owner and subcontractor relationships. As a top priority, Bill has a passion for safety as not only a commitment but as an on-going training mission.

Bill is a standing member of the Islington Golf Club, a member of the Board of Directors for Carpenters Local 27 Joint Apprenticeship & Training Trust Fund Inc., and Provincial Advisory Committee for The Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities.

James Muir, CFO and HR/Employee Development

James is a graduate from the University of Toronto and came to The Dalton Company 18 years ago from PriceWaterhouseCoopers where he worked in the Audit and Business Valuations divisions and obtained his Chartered Accountant designation.

James is our single source advisor for the Company's overall financial activities and planning, including client cash flow scheduling, subcontractor contracts and construction insurance and bonding. He also oversees our Employee practices including benefits administration and 360 degree feedback.

James brings the highest level of accountability to his responsibilities and has developed a high degree of trust in his working relationships with our staff and business associates alike.

James has been a volunteer at Bedford Park Public School and is a former Treasurer of the Ontario Badminton Association. He is currently a Director of the Rosedale Golf Club.

Rick Gosine, Vice President, Project Development and Marketing

Rick has been with the firm since 1992, beginning his company career as a project coordinator/estimator. His hands-on experience has given him special expertise, and he understands the construction industry intimately.

Rick possesses a wealth of executive construction experience and contract procurement methods with a strong ability to develop productive relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels. Rick not only consistently delivers successful projects but also builds "alliances" through his dedication to client expectations, personal integrity and professional work ethics.

In his role as Vice President of Project Development and Marketing, Rick has responsibility for all strategy, development, partner relationships and go-to-market activities for Dalton's portfolio of services, as well as the business development of building opportunities within institutional, public and commercial projects. Creating and sustaining close, valued client relationships is one of his primary goals.

Ravi Rajpal, Vice President, Estimating

Ravi has over 20 years of experience in the industry. He began his career in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to Ontario 7 years ago.

As Chief Estimator, Ravi is responsible for all project budgets and construction estimates. His duties include negotiations with owners and architects, drafting of subcontracts, and overall management of several ongoing projects.

He has experience in all aspects of commercial construction estimating and is particularly skilled in the area of value engineering. In addition to his detailed knowledge of the construction market and maintaining strong relationships with our subcontractors, he stays abreast of the latest estimating software and tools.

He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, a member of the Ontario Institute of Quantity Surveyors and has a Gold Seal Certification.