Allnorth Americas

Allnorth is pleased to announce the appointment of Kris Kotzer as Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO, Kris provides leadership to our Operations, Project Management Office, Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Information Systems teams. He oversees day-to-day operations, advance strategic initiatives, and ensures operational excellence across all departments. Since joining Allnorth in 2012, Kris has been instrumental in our growth, holding progressive leadership roles across Shared Services and Operations and collaborating with every business unit. His deep understanding of our business, commitment to our teams, and passion for continuous improvement make him ideally suited for this key leadership role. In his new role, Kris will continue to build on our shared vision of operational excellence and sustainable growth across all areas of the business. https://hubs.la/Q03NNVqM0 #Allnorth #OneTeam #OperationalExcellence #ContinuousImprovement

🔙 #FlashbackFriday We’re looking back at the award-nominated Commotion Creek Bridge project near Chetwynd, BC—a standout example of complex bridge design driven by urgency and collaboration. After a 2016 rain event caused a major washout of Highway 97 and adjacent railway infrastructure, Allnorth was engaged by the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) to lead the replacement of damaged culverts with a permanent crossing solution. Our team led conceptual and detailed design, exploring multiple bridge options and delivering a 38.4 m clear-span, joint-free bridge structure that minimized future maintenance and construction disruption. With deep coordination across disciplines, we also provided cost estimating, tender documentation, and served as MOTI’s on-site Ministry Representative throughout construction. This technically challenging project was nominated by MOTI for an ACEC-BC award in recognition of design excellence and effective delivery under demanding conditions. Read more about the project here: https://hubs.la/Q03Nb7Dj0 #Allnorth #BridgeDesign #TransportationInfrastructure #CommotionCreek #FlashbackFriday #ACECBC #EngineeringExcellence #Highway97 #BCInfrastructure

There’s no shortage of team spirit in our Prince George office! Team members marking their 10, 15, 20, and 25-year anniversaries this year gathered to be recognized, proudly holding their commemorative plaques and engraved travel mugs—symbols of dedication, excellence, and years of contribution to our shared success. 🎉 Congratulations to: Steve Pereira, Don Williams, Louis Garant, Wendy Sladeczek, Lia Bernat, and Craig Ward, who were present for this celebratory photo. Also celebrating 15 years of service are Greysen Aby and Ryan Monsees (not pictured). Each of you represents what makes Allnorth special—longstanding commitment, deep expertise, and a shared pride in our team. Thank you for your dedication! 👏 #Allnorth #MilestoneCelebration #PeopleFirst #PrinceGeorge #EngineeringExcellence #OneTeam

We’re pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Neurauter to Vice President, Construction Services at Allnorth. Scott recently celebrated 10 years with Allnorth and brings more than 23 years of consulting experience to his new role. Over the past decade, he has earned a reputation as a change advocate, team builder, and client-focused leader, consistently guiding strong teams through complex challenges and driving growth across our Construction Services group. In this role, Scott will continue to lead the evolution and growth of our Construction Services, strengthening our Geomatics, Materials Testing, and Environmental services to enhance collaboration and deliver even greater value to our clients. Please join us in congratulating Scott on this well-deserved promotion and in celebrating the impact his leadership continues to have at Allnorth. https://hubs.la/Q03Mb_bY0 #Leadership #OneTeam #Allnorth #ConstructionServices #Growth

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Deanna Chala as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Allnorth. With a career spanning more than 25 years, including two decades in the mining sector, Deanna brings deep expertise in strategic transformation, systems modernization, organizational development, change management, and talent optimization. In her role as CHRO, Deanna guides Allnorth’s people strategy to align talent management with our strategic objectives. Known for her collaborative approach and business acumen, she is passionate about fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and performance excellence that enables people and organizations to thrive. As part of our executive leadership team, Deanna partners closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and leaders across the company to ensure that people and culture remain at the heart of Allnorth’s success. https://hubs.la/Q03MbZwr0 #CHRO #PeopleAndCulture #OneTeam #Allnorth #Leadership

We’re excited to share that Nick Nazar, P.Eng. has been appointed Chief Corporate Development Officer (CCDO) at Allnorth. Over his 17 years with Allnorth, Nick has made significant contributions to our growth, first as a Mechanical Engineer, then in Business Development across multiple regions, and as Account Manager for several key clients. In his role as CCDO, Nick leads Business Development, Marketing, and our Proposal Office teams, guiding strategies that strengthen client partnerships and position Allnorth for future growth. Nick’s strategic mindset, dedication to building strong client relationships, and collaborative leadership style are instrumental to our continued success. #OneTeam #Allnorth #ClientGrowth #BusinessDevelopment #Leadership

Paddles Up! 🌊🛶 What better way to strengthen team connections than with a bit of salt air and shared adventure? Our Nanaimo team and their families recently set out on their 4th annual kayaking trip, circumnavigating Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine Park) and Protection Island in Nanaimo Harbour. This year’s paddle served up a few extra challenges with higher winds and rollers, plus a super low tide that offered plenty of tidepools and beach to explore. The crew opted to portage between the islands for some welcome relief—proof of just how low that tide was! With paddlers ranging from first-timers to seasoned pros, everyone had a blast spotting wildlife, soaking in the coastal scenery, and enjoying a delicious BBQ lunch served up by our very own Ryan Sinclair. (Word is Ryan’s wife’s co-workers want in next year—she’s also an engineer, so we say bring it on!) Here’s to team spirit, tidal adventures, and a tradition that keeps getting better every year. #Allnorth #OneTeam #AllnorthAdventures #KayakLife #NanaimoHarbour #EmployeeExperience #NewcastleIsland #Saysutshun

After 30 incredible years, Allnorth’s Founder and CEO Darby Kreitz is stepping down to focus on his other venture, Red Leaf Pulp. We are deeply grateful for Darby’s visionary leadership and proud to welcome Robert (Bob) Kroeger as our new CEO. With over three decades of global experience in engineering and environmental consulting, Bob has already been working alongside our senior team and is well-positioned to lead Allnorth into our next chapter. Grounded in our core values laid out over the past three decades we will continue to deliver value to our clients, opportunities to our team and positive impact to the communities we serve. Read more about this leadership evolution: https://hubs.la/Q03J6zqy0: #Leadership #Engineering #Allnorth #OneTeam #NewCEO

🔙 #FlashbackFriday In 2004, Allnorth was called to support development of the Pogo Mine in Alaska, then owned in part by Teck. What began as an urgent border scramble facilitated by CEO Darby Kreitz to secure work visas quickly turned into months of boots-on-the-ground engineering in some of the harshest conditions imaginable. The team—Richard Fairservice (Civil Designer), James Hepburn (Survey Project Manager), and Brad Smith (Surveyor), all still with Allnorth today—arrived on site to take over survey and design responsibilities from a previous firm. Starting with layout and design of a 50-mile access road, they worked rapidly, with road alignments being designed overnight and staked the next day. As confidence in Allnorth grew, so did our role. We went on to perform: • Powerline staking • Plant site and permanent camp layout • Design of the treatment plant pad and diversion ditch • Volume tracking to monitor contractor progress • QA of critical infrastructure, including foundations for the ball mill (anchored with 2.5” diameter bolts up to 8’ long on foundations as high as 20’) The worksite presented unique engineering challenges—from permafrost heaving beneath drilling rigs to the need to bolt equipment directly to the frozen ground just to keep it functioning. This project marked the start of many “remote adventures” for our team—what Richard affectionately calls “part of the Allnorth vacation plan.” Photos courtesy of Richard Fairservice. #Allnorth #PogoMine #EngineeringInTheNorth #FlashbackFriday #RemoteEngineering #PermafrostChallenges #SurveyLIfe

Last night, Ryan Buye and Scott Neurauter (pictured with Allison Daniels, Council Member of Whitecap Dakota Nation) were proud to represent our team as dignitaries in the grand entry at the 2nd Annual Whitecap Dakota Nation Powwow. Being invited to participate was a true honour and a reflection of our strong, 10-year partnership with the community. Congratulations to Chief Darcy Bear, Councillors and everyone involved in organizing another incredible celebration of culture, tradition, and community. We’re grateful to be part of it. The event can be viewed on YouTube: https://hubs.la/Q03G5k2C0. #WhitecapDakotaNation #PowWow2025 #CommunityPartnership #IndigenousCulture #HonouredToAttend