Executive Team

Mr. James Paul – President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Paul was appointed to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer in September 2009. He is a Canadian technology industry veteran, with a career spanning almost 30 years in a variety of international companies, including as founder and president of Impath Networks and in senior management roles with Newbridge Networks, Mitel and Nuvo Network Management. Prior to his appointment with DCC, Mr. Paul served as Chair of the Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation. An Ontario lawyer, he earned a law degree from the University of Ottawa after studying in the business program at Carleton University.

Mr. Ronald de Vries, P.Eng. – Senior Vice-President, Operations
Since joining DCC in 1983, Mr. de Vries has led a variety of corporate and industry related initiatives, contributing to the development of DCC’s service delivery capability and sound procurement practices. He has been involved in all aspects of DCC’s business, from contracting and contract management to project management and environmental services. Mr. de Vries earned a Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) from Queen’s University. He is currently active on several industry and government procurement committees.

Mr. Steve Irwin, P.Eng. – Vice-President, Operations
Mr. Irwin joined DCC in 2006 after a brief but influential period as CEO of the Canadian Forces Housing Agency. Mr. Irwin graduated from the Royal Military College in 1973 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree. He served in many military engineer and army positions in Canada and abroad before ending his service at the rank of Brigadier General as the Chief Engineer at the Canadian Forces.

Ms. Alison Lawford, LL.B., LL.M. – Corporate Secretary
Ms. Lawford joined DCC in the summer of 2008 after having worked a number of years at Export Development Canada as the Compliance Officer and as part of the Corporate Secretariat. She is a lawyer and also has a masters of law degree from the University of Ottawa. At DCC, Ms. Lawford is responsible for all Corporate Secretariat matters including corporate governance.

Mr. Randy McGee, P.Eng., GSC – Vice-President, Operations
Originally with DCC from 1984 to 1998, Mr. McGee rejoined DCC in 2001 as the Western Area Engineer, after three years in the private sector running his own project management firm. He has extensive experience in managing construction and consultant projects as well as design-build and construction management projects. Mr. McGee earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil) degree from the University of Manitoba, and is a Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certified Project Manager.

Mr. Angelo Ottoni, CA – Vice-President, Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Mr. Ottoni joined DCC in 2001 and manages five departments, which are responsible for human resources, information services, finance, communications, and administration. Before joining DCC, he worked for nine years in the technology industry and for 15 years with a major international accounting firm. Mr. Ottoni earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University as well as a Public Accountancy diploma from McGill University. Mr. Ottoni received his Chartered Accountant Designation in 1978.