ABOUT US
CELEBRATING OUR CORE VALUES
At co‑elevate, our core values are the essence of our weird, wonderful, and wildly effective team.
We believe people do their best work when they’re celebrated for being their true selves. Walk into any of our spaces and you're bound to hear laughter, witness a passionate nerd-out, or catch someone untangling a tricky problem with tremendous excitement.
We’re a group of authentic and personable professionals who not only bring engineering mojo to every project, but we bring curiosity, personality, and the kind of collaboration that makes the journey as rewarding as the outcome.
These core values capture our best stories, our daily rituals, and the culture we’re proud to build every day.
OUR PEOPLE
Adam Palmer, P.Eng.
Principal
Bill Fick, P.Eng.
Principal
Travis Parker, P.Eng.
Principal
Steve Desjardine, C.E.T.
Partner
Rachel Hawkins, P.Eng.
Partner
Dylan Dowling, P.Eng., MASc
Partner
Andrew Fisher, P.Eng., MASc
Partner
Kathi Lamprecht
Corporate Director
Rob Johnston, P.Eng.
Senior Civil Engineer
Trevor Williamson
Structural Technologist
Jason Kramer
Drafting Lead
Zak Louwahi, P.Eng.
Structural Engineer
Neda Kaddoura
Structural Technologist
Kyle Zehr, P.Eng.
Civil Engineer
Cassidy White, P.Eng.
Structural Engineer
Martin Mihov, P.Eng.
Senior Structural Engineer
Leo Rodhe, C.Tech.
Civil Technologist
Kyle Leskiw, P.Eng.
Senior Structural Engineer
Ryan Saunders
Structural Technologist
Sahar Bader
Structural Designer
Alireza Sarrafan, MEng
Structural Designer
Rana Karimi, MEng
Structural Designer
Jill Martin
Structural Designer
Ben Gibson, C.Tech.
Civil Technologist
Natasha Jackson
Agile Delivery Lead
Bradley Hawkins
Structural Technologist
Lyndon Murray
Structural Technologist
Julio Rodriguez, MEng
Structural Designer
Sommer Zebregts
Finance and Office Administrator
Sacha Adkins
Talent Specialist
Benjamin O'Callaghan, MASc
Structural Designer
Adam Fyfe, C.E.T.
Structural Technologist
Kepler, K9
Office Patrol
OUR HISTORY
Our humble story begins in 1973 when, under the banner of Fred Gray & Associates, Fred Gray founded what was to become co‑elevate. Fred promised to always design his buildings in the most cost-effective and efficient manner. In keeping with Fred's vision co‑elevate still pledges to deliver economical and practical design solutions.
Bill Fick joined Fred in 1985 and became a partner of the firm six years later. At that point, the firm changed its name to Gray & Fick. Bill's priority turned to developing a team of close-knit collaborative industry experts. While continuing to promote excellence in engineering, Bill also made sure the team had ample opportunities to bond and give back to the community. Our strong and vibrant culture is still influenced by these traditions.
Steve Desjardine joined Gray & Fick in 1999 and became partner one year later. Steve made it possible for Bill to focus on the craft of engineering while he oversaw the drawing development department. Steve and Bill made a formidable one-two punch that continued our already strong tradition of excellence.
Now as co‑elevate, our company has matured beyond the leadership of any one or two individuals. The company has grown into a medium-sized firm that benefits from the expertise of its practical, hands-on industry experts.
