New Executive Position Continues Leadership in Mass Timber Products and Services
December 11, 2024 – Vancouver, BC — Kalesnikoff Mass Timber is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Stiffman to a newly created role of Vice President, Construction Services.
In this new role, Andrew will be responsible for leading the lifecycle of all projects from initial discussions, planning and contracts with clients to ensuring the successful delivery and completion of projects. With the support of an exceptional team, Andrew will ensure that projects meet client expectations and company standards from start to finish. He will continue to report to Chief Operations Officer, Chris Kalesnikoff, in preparation for and beyond the launch of Kalesnikoff’s newest 100,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility that will open on the airport lands in Castlegar in early 2025.
“We are excited that Andrew will continue to lead our mass timber construction services which includes our expanded product offerings of volumetric modular mass timber, and light frame custom-installation-ready components,” said Chris Kalesnikoff, Chief Operating Officer of Kalesnikoff Mass Timber. “These sustainable and durable products are ideal solutions for new construction and can be utilized for schools, residential and commercial construction saving time and labour on the job-site while creating efficient, attractive and functional spaces.”
Andrew joined Kalesnikoff in 2019 as Senior Business Development Manager. Through his exceptional understanding of construction and customer needs as Kalesnikoff expanded their mass timber offerings, he progressed to Director of Design and Construction before assuming the new Vice President position. Prior to joining Kalesnikoff, Andrew gained experience in real estate development, construction, and building science to achieve a fully rounded understanding of how building design and construction can be improved.
“I am inspired and humbled by the opportunity to further grow Kalesnikoff’s leadership and innovation in meeting industry needs with mass timber and prefabricated solutions. Our team embraces complex problem-solving; designing and delivering diverse solutions and addressing some of today’s critical challenges including labour shortages, sustainability, and housing supply,” said Andrew Stiffman, Vice President, Construction Services.
Kalesnikoff, which is a fourth-generation, family owned company celebrating its 85th year, opened its first mass timber facility in 2019. Kalesnikoff Mass Timber added further mass timber manufacturing capacity again in 2022, and now continues to expand its products, services and offerings with a new, third facility.
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About Kalesnikoff Mass Timber:
Kalesnikoff is a fourth-generation, family-owned, West Kootenay based company founded 85 years ago. Kalesnikoff Mass Timber is North America’s most advanced, vertically integrated, multi-species mass timber manufacturer offering construction-industry customers a high degree of flexibility in products and services. The Mass Timber division was launched in 2019 with 60 new full time positions at the time, which has grown to over 150 today.
Kalesnikoff Mass Timber leverages decades of expertise in timber with cutting-edge technology to pioneer sustainable construction solutions. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability is evident in every product we craft, from Glulam beams to Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), all sustainably sourced from the heart of British Columbia’s forests. As North America’s leading provider of mass timber solutions, we are dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of construction, collaborating closely with architects and builders to create eco-friendly, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing buildings.
Kalesnikoff Mass Timber is not just manufacturing timber products: we are building a more sustainable future, one project at a time.
