Almita's track record of success is made possible by a multidisciplinary team of professionals striving for the highest level of quality and service.
Larry Kaumeyer
President
Larry Kaumeyer possesses 15 years of experience building, developing and leading high performing teams. Larry has a passion for helping teams achieve excellence and since joining Almita as President in September 2006, he has focused on helping Almita's talented team achieve its full potential.
Prior to joining Almita, Larry held three senior executive roles at ATB Financial where he oversaw the expansion of Business Lending, Channel Development and Marketing and Product Development. Larry's other work experience includes the financial services, government and investment banking sectors. Larry is a graduate of the University of Alberta. Larry is a Director of Delta Waterfowl and is actively involved in wetland conservation in Canada.
Terry Cole
Finance and Administration Director
Terry manages all aspects of Almita's finances, from accounting and financial reporting to budgeting and planning. A people person with an analytical mind, Terry is also responsible for human resources at Almita.
Prior to joining Almita in the spring of 2007, Terry worked at the Camrose Pipe Company for 15 years, where he was responsible for managing all aspects of finance and accounting. Terry holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan, an Executive MBA from Athabasca University and is a Certified Management Accountant.
Mohammed Sakr
Lead Geotechnical Engineer
Dr. Sakr has joined Almita in February 2007. As the Lead Geotechnical Engineer, Mohammed contributes great experience to the engineering team and uses his advanced knowledge and experience in deep foundations, slope stability, machine foundation design, soil dynamics, construction management and structural rehabilitation to develop innovative design solutions.
Mohammed received his Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering (Hons.) from Alexandria University in Egypt. He also received his M.E.Sc. and his Ph.D in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario. The author of a number of published articles, Mohammed is also the recipient of several scholarships and awards including the NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship, Industrial NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship, and Milos Novak Memorial Award.
Prior to joining Almita, Mohammed was a Project Engineer at Thurber Engineering Ltd., where he provided geotechnical recommendations for a variety of projects in Alberta including bridges, oil facilities, schools, residential developments and industrial facilities.
Richard Schmidt
Engineering Manager
When Richard joined Almita in 1998 he was the first engineer on the team. Since then Richard has been influential in building the engineering team and developing Almita's reputation for innovative engineering solutions. Richard plays a key role in the overall design of foundation systems and was instrumental in developing the Almita Screw Pile Design Manual offered by Almita to its customers. Committed to quality, Richard is also responsible for the overall implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvements of the company's ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Program.
Prior to joining Almita, Richard worked at EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., where he performed soil and material testing in a geotechnical lab facility. A P.Eng., Richard is registered in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. He holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Co-op) from the University of Alberta as well as a Diploma in Civil Engineering and Technology from Okanagan College.
Allan Prediger
Sales Associate/Technologist
Since joining Almita in 2004, Allan Prediger has diligently worked behind the scenes to support Almita's engineering team. In his role as an engineering technologist, Allan assists with the custom design of screw piles and produces engineered drawings for all of Almita's projects.
Prior to joining Almita, Allan worked for Stantec, a civil engineering firm, where he honed his drafting skills working on a variety of civil engineering projects. Allan holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Ken Stebner
Director of Capital Development
As the Director of Capital Development and offering over 20 years of experience in the screw pile industry, Ken is responsible for ensuring the team at Almita is equipped with up-to-date tools, equipment, and facilities. Also, Ken is involved in the direction of research and development of the company’s ever evolving products, fabrication, and installation equipment. Ken is always looking for new products, processes, and innovations to better serve Almita and their customers.
Starting work with Almita’s parent company in 1986 as an apprentice welder, Ken has been around since inception. Working and growing with the company, Ken has held positions including Equipment Fabricator/Operator, Production Manager, Installation Manager, and Operations Director. These experiences make Ken a valuable resource for the rest of the team by providing insight into the daily operations and strategic direction of the company.
Colin McCann
External Sales Representative Power Transmission & Telecommunications
Colin brings to Almita nearly nine years of sales and customer service experience.Since starting with Almita as an external sales representative in 2002 Colin has gravitated towards a specialization in transmission line projects.
As a sales representative, Colin is responsible for building customer relationships, developing estimates and general project management. Colin takes an analytical approach to problem solving, ensuring that his customers receive the right solution at the best price possible.
Prior to joining Almita, Colin worked as a technical sales representative for FSI Culvert. Colin holds a B. Comm. from the University of Northern British Columbia with a major in international business.
Patrick Lentz
External Sales Representative: Industrial & Camps
Since joining Almita over 13 years ago as a welder, Patrick has branched out into many other areas of Almita's operations. After completing his apprenticeship and becoming recognized as a journeyman welder, Patrick learned the installation process as a field operator and later took on the dynamic role of Field Foreman and Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Assurance Coordinator. Truly passionate about the screw pile industry, Pat spent six months in 2002 working for Piletech New Zealand, a screw pile provider in the southern hemisphere. The unique experience provided Pat with new insight into the screw pile industry.
Recently, Patrick has changed positions from many years as Installation Manager. Patrick was responsible for ensuring the installation teams meet all of Almita's high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency. Patrick's wealth of first hand experience and his extensive knowledge of the screw pile industry make him an invaluable trouble shooter and problem solver for Almita. He has now taken that experience to a new focus in the sales team, bringing a strong level of customer service to the external installation network as well as additional portfolios including Industrial and Camps.
Eric Bloomquist
External Sales Representative: Oil and Gas
Eric joined Almita's sales team in May 2007 in a sales quoting role. Since then Eric has moved into an external sales role specializing in the oil & gas industry. Eric's previous sales experience in the energy services industry made him a natural fit for this role.
Eric is responsible for shepherding projects from the initial client contact all the way through to installation. He coordinates with the engineering, fabrication and installation teams to ensure that each customer is provided the right solution for their needs.
A true "people person", Eric brings to Almita nearly six years of sales experience. Most recently, Eric was employed by Alberta Flares Energy Services in a sales role. Prior to that, Eric worked in sales in the financial services industry.
Tyler Wilbur
Health, Safety & Environment, Quality Assurance & Lean Manufacturing Coordinator
In December 2006 Tyler joined Almita on one of the installation teams. This experience equipped Tyler with a thorough understanding of Almita's installation procedures and prepared him for his next role as HSE, QA and Lean Manufacturing Coordinator.
In his new role Tyler liaises with key organizations such as the WCB and MHSA and ensures that project teams follow Almita's safety procedures. He is also responsible for documenting quality control procedures and ensuring that Almita complies with all ISO 9000 regulations. Tyler is also a key player in Almita's implementation of the Lean Manufacturing Program.
Prior Almita Tyler worked for a marine manufacturing company as a draftsman. In this role Tyler was an active member of the health and safety team and gained his first exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and the implementation process.
Carna Faubert
Safety Advisor
Carna joined Almita in November 2008 as a Safety Advisor. Her expertise in safety and quality assurance is helping Almita to maintain its commitment to the highest standards and protocol for its staff, partners and clients.
Equipped with expertise in safety best practices, Carna helps to maintain Almita's vision of safety excellence. In her role, Carna is responsible for ensuring that Almita's core safety and quality assurance initiatives remain a focus for all activities.
Prior to joining the Almita team, Carna worked for a pipeline and facilities company. In this role she was responsible for maintaining safety standards, as well as providing medical response in the case of an incident or emergency. She has also achieved her recognition as a certified NCSO and continues to take ongoing training to further her knowledge and skills.
Vince Pettinger
Purchaser
Vince Pettinger joined Almita in February 2009 in the role of Purchaser. With close to 20 years experience and an extensive background in purchasing management and the entire Supply Chain field. Vince is contributing to Alimta's success through his keen eye for detail and commitment to sourcing the best materials at the best value. As an Almita Purchaser Vince will be responsible for all procurement of materials and services, managing the supply chain and inventory management and planning.
Prior to joining Almita, Vince was the Supply Chain Manager for Forum Pipe Wranglers, where he was responsible for procurement, inventory, and warehouse management. In this role he also helped to instill a cooperative working environment between Company departments, which allowed Forum to achieve greater continuity in their operations and eliminate penalties for late deliveries.
Vince holds a Certified Professional Purchaser designation, is an active member of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) and currently sits on the Alberta Chapter's Board of Directors.
Charlie Street
Internal Sales Representative: Municipal, Residential, & Commercial
Charlie is our Internal Sales & Estimating Representative that deals with Municipal, Residential, and Commercial projects. Charlie has been with Almita for eight years, the first four years being in the fabrication shop and installation department. He then moved to shipping and receiving. This experience has provided Charlie with a thorough understanding of Almita's operations. He has spent the last two years in his current role in estimating and sales. He is looking forward to helping you with all of your upcoming construction projects.
