Our Leadership Team

Scott is Pinchin’s Chief Operating Officer and leads day-to-day business operations. Scott is focused on securing the functionality of the business and driving continued growth (organic and acquisition) in line with the company’s strategic plan.

Scott has over 25 years of history with Pinchin and was formerly the President of Pinchin LeBlanc Environmental Ltd. He has led initiatives and implemented processes and systems for business development, client management, project delivery, quality management and health & safety.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Waterloo, is a Professional Geoscientist, and in 2015 was named a Fellow of Geoscientists Canada.

As a member of the executive team, Laura collaborates with all areas of our business to bring consistency to our People practices, develop our Culture, and support our growth strategy. Over the last 20 years, Laura has held leadership positions in Human Resources and operations management spanning industries including defence, R&D, manufacturing, sales and professional services. Laura joined the Pinchin Group in 2012 with Pinchin LeBlanc Environmental where she held the position of Director, Operations & Human Resources when the companies merged in 2019.

Laura is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations, as well as a Certificate in Human Resource Management, from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, NS.

Mark is the Executive vice President for Pinchin's North Eastern Ontario Region and Atlantic provinces.  He is responsible for the operational management, strategic growth and ensuring service line continuity within these regions. With 25 years of consulting experience, Mark oversees and provides mentorship to other senior leaders to ensure organization goals are met. With roots starting in the hazardous materials area, Mark developed Pinchin's Hazardous Materials Inventory System (HMIS) and continues to play a key role in the managerial oversight and technical leadership of Pinchin's involvement in the buildings and real estate, government and institutional, insurance, infrastructure, resources, and industrial markets. Mark received a diploma as a Construction Engineering Technologist from Conestoga College and has an Executive Masters of Business Administration.

Stephen has been employed by Pinchin Ltd. since 1993. Stephen holds a Diploma in Architectural Technology from Centennial College. Stephen is a Certified Engineering Technologist and LEED and RESET Air accredited professional. Stephen has more than 25years of environmental consulting experience and has managed hundreds of projects on behalf of Pinchin Ltd., including mould assessments, hazardous building materials surveys, along with complex abatement projects. This experience extends to industrial, commercial and government projects. Stephen has managed multiple whole building abatement projects for lead, mould, asbestos, and clandestine drug laboratories.

Greg is responsible for the operational management, strategic growth and business enhancement from Alberta to Northwestern Ontario, encompassing approximately 125 employees. With close to 15 years of industry experience, Greg has been participating in the managerial oversight and technical leadership of Pinchin’s involvement in the real estate, property management, institutional, government, insurance and industrial sectors. With roots starting in the Environmental sector, Greg received a B.Sc. in Geography from the University of Calgary and is a registered Professional Agrologist in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Chris is responsible for the strategic growth and development of our GTA region. He also plays a role developing and expanding new practice areas and driving innovation and technical enhancement in our existing practice areas to increase the value Pinchin offers our clients and community. Chris has extensive environmental and engineering consulting experience and works with a wide array of clients in real estate, institutional, and infrastructure sectors. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto and is a Professional Engineer in British Columbia and Ontario.

Andy Vanin is Executive Vice President for Pinchin Ltd.’s Southwestern Ontario region. He is responsible for the strategic development and management of offices in Barrie, London, Tilbury, St. Catharines, Waterloo and Hamilton, including over 100 staff. Andy has almost 30 years of experience covering a wide spectrum of projects involving environmental due diligence reviews for financial, insurance, real estate and legal clients across Canada, United States, Mexico and Europe. Andy is registered with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) as a Qualified Person under O.Reg. 153/04 (as amended). Andy has also served as an expert witness on Phase I ESAs and Phase II ESAs. He is a graduate of McMaster University with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and is a member of Professional Engineers Ontario.

Vanessa is responsible for the day-to-day business operations of the BC region and is responsible for developing the growth strategy for the region, local staff and client base. Vanessa manages a team of environmental and engineering experts who deliver services to a wide range of clients from the public and institutional sectors, to commercial and corporate real estate. Vanessa takes pride in providing solution-focused outcomes for clients and positive impacts for the community. Vanessa holds a degree in International Relations from the University of Calgary, is a LEED Accredited Professional, a Project Management Professional, and a member of the Applied Science Technologists of BC.