Board of Directors
Leadership Behind Ontario’s Construction Community
At the Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA), strong leadership is the foundation of everything we do. Our Board of Directors and professional staff work together to represent, support, and advance Ontario’s construction industry, helping our members succeed while building better communities across the region.
With decades of combined industry experience, GVCA’s leadership brings strategic direction, operational expertise, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing today’s construction sector.
Executive Committee
Blake Scherer - Chair of the Board
Conestogo Mechanical Inc.
Phone: 519-579-6740
Email: bscherer@conestogomech.com
Rod Aitken - Past Chair
Ball Construction Ltd.
Phone: 519-742-5851
Email: raitken@ballcon.com
Patrick Fitzgibbons - Vice Chair/Secretary Treasurer
ComTrade Ltd.
Phone: 519-650-5608
Email: pfitzgibbons@comtrade.ca
Board of Directors
GVCA’s Board of Directors is made up of respected leaders from across the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) construction industry. Representing contractors, trades, suppliers, and allied services, the Board provides governance, strategic oversight, and industry insight to guide the association’s long-term vision.
Together, the Board helps ensure GVCA remains a strong advocate for its members, driving policy discussions, supporting workforce development, and strengthening the construction industry throughout Southwestern Ontario.
Jim Blair
Michael + Clark Construction
Phone: 226-271-2226
Email: jim@michaelclark.construction
Georgia Cunningham
S.G. Cunningham Ltd.
Phone: 519-886-2730
Email: georgia.cunningham@cunningham.on.ca
Mark Mollison
Conestoga Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.
Phone: 519-623-7411
Email: mmollison@conestogaroofing.com
