Walker Construction Announces New Leadership to Support Growth
[Wednesday, June 24] NIAGARA, ON – Walker Industries Ltd. (Walker) announces new leadership for Walker Construction Ltd. (Walker Construction) operations as it prepares for growing infrastructure needs across Ontario.
Ben Dutchak has been appointed General Manager of Walker Construction South. Ben joined Walker in 2022 as Manager of Major Projects and brings more than 15 years of construction experience across the industry. Walker Construction operates across Ontario, with head offices in Niagara and Grey-Bruce (Kemble and Hanover). Walker Construction North is led by Jason Hamilton, General Manager.
As demand for new and upgraded infrastructure rises over the coming decades, Walker is well positioned to support these needs through its road construction capabilities and pavement preservation technologies. Walker supplies a full range of services and building materials, including site servicing and reconstruction, asphalt paving and supply, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, specialty stone, located near growing markets.
Additionally, Derek Nunn, P.Eng. takes on the new role of Director of Pavement Preservation. Derek has been instrumental in Walker’s growth of its emulsion-based products for construction across Ontario. Joining Walker in 2007, Derek is the leading industry expert in innovative technologies that support extending the life of municipal infrastructure.
“At Walker, we use innovative technologies, premium-quality aggregates, and asphalt emulsions to help municipalities preserve and extend the life of their road infrastructure—reducing costs for taxpayers and maximizing value for communities while supporting long-term sustainability.” said Ryan Wall, Executive Vice President, Aggregates and Construction Division.
This announcement follows the retirement of John Blake, longtime General Manager of Walker Niagara Construction, after 17 years. “John has been a respected leader in Niagara’s construction community and at Walker throughout his career, we thank John for his dedication and wish him a well-earned retirement,” said Stephen Mitchell, Vice President, Walker Construction
If you would like to learn more about Walker’s Aggregates and Construction division,
please visit www.walkerconstruction.ca
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About Walker Industries
Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company with over 139 years in business, operates from its base in the Niagara region with facilities across Canada and the United States. Walker employs more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsion chemistries. For more information, visit www.walkerind.com
For further information, please contact:
Cody Cabral, Communications Lead
M: 289-257-0528