Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Office (CEO), John Thwaites guides the overall strategic direction and growth of Remcan. He is responsible for sales of existing services as well as the development of new services, locations, and tactical acquisitions. John believes in delivering high quality, innovative and safety-enhanced services to railway track owners and operators across Canada and works directly with the COO to fully optimize operational performance.
Chief Operating Officer
With over 20 years of railway engineering experience in all disciplines, Jason Thomas is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Remcan. He is responsible for overseeing and managing all company operations, working directly on business development, and guiding research and development projects within the organization. With a background in Civil Engineering and Restoration of Natural Systems, Jason enjoys working with clients to find solutions to complex projects and emergent situations.
Senior Vice President
Tom Winters is the Senior Vice President at Remcan. He is responsible for managing Eastern Canada – including Manitoba, Ontario and the Maritimes, as well as South East BC Civil Operations and overall track construction. Tom has built deep knowledge and skill in the railway industry, working for CP Rail, BC Rail, and CN Rail over the last 30 years. For Tom, no two days are ever the same and he thrives on managing people and processes.
VP Finance
As VP Finance at Remcan, Chad Prokop provides leadership and coordination of company financial planning, debt financing, and budget management functions. He drives continuous improvement at Remcan, implementing strategic policies and cost-saving processes. Chad is also responsible for communicating with external stakeholders such as bankers, insurance professionals and the general public, in addition to reporting to the board of directors. He previously worked as Director, Business Development at Ledcor Group of Companies in Vancouver.
Vice President, Specialized Services
Patrik Eliasson is Vice President in charge of Specialized Services at Remcan, responsible for overseeing various divisions within the company, including Signals & Communications, Bridges & Structures and Civil works.
With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, including in project management and leadership roles, Patrik brings responsive communication, problem solving, safety and forward thinking to every project he works on. Prior to his current role, Patrik worked as the Operations Manager at PNR RailWorks, Pacific Region.
