Leadership Team

Joel M. Melloul

President, CEO

As a member of the founding family, Joel Melloul has been deeply immersed in the construction industry throughout his life. His trajectory took shape with summer employment and university co-op terms, progressing through junior roles to estimating, and ultimately, his leadership positions. This extensive hands-on experience, both in the field and the office, has equipped Joel with a comprehensive understanding of construction and business through a leadership lens.

Joel's competence, collaboration skills, and professionalism have distinctively played a hand in Melloul-Blamey's evolution through small renovation projects to $100 million plus state-of-the-art facilities. His unwavering commitment to innovation, transparent leadership, and continuous pursuit of excellence ensure that the founding values of honesty, integrity, and pride in workmanship are upheld.

Under Joel's stewardship, the second generation is poised to continue serving and prospering, maintaining the legacy established by the founding fathers.

Jeff Heimpel

Vice President, Business Development

An education in Construction Engineering Technology has led Jeff to many positions within this demanding industry. Part of the Melloul-Blamey team since 1993, Jeff has a strong working knowledge of development and has held many roles within the firm.

His soft-spoken manner, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and tremendous listening skills make him a natural at business development. These attributes set the wheels in motion for each project with incredible efficiency - and subsequently often result in substantial savings for clients/owners.

Jeff's easy rapport and professionalism have earned him great respect and many friends with cross-generational ease. He is also very well-known in his community as an active player in Rotary, tourism promotion, Chamber of Commerce efforts, and economic development through Canada's Technology Triangle. His many associations have allowed Jeff to assist clients with financing options, delivery methods, and connections to the real estate community, maximizing proper return on investment. His assistance has enabled many owners to develop their own pre-construction budgets and preliminary designs.

Jeffrey B. Shantz

Vice President, Project Development

Jeffrey B. Shantz understands the critical value of partnerships, respect, and education in the construction industry. With a steadfast commitment to these principles, Jeff provides clients with industry-proven methods and expert advice, effectively guiding and managing construction projects from concept to completion.

Drawing on over 35 years of experience in all aspects of the construction process, Jeff instills integrity and confidence into every agreement and project. His leadership has resulted in the successful completion of hundreds of thousands of square feet of high-quality structures across commercial, industrial, institutional, and high-rise residential sectors.

Jeff's approach is characterized by his transparent communication, visionary thinking, and unwavering dedication to project excellence. His ability to build strong, collaborative relationships and deliver exceptional results ensures that every client experiences project success.

Steve Hanley

Vice President, Construction

Like his partners, Steve has deep roots in the community and the construction industry. Since joining Melloul-Blamey in 1994, Steve has been personally responsible for over $1 billion in Construction and Development.

In addition to being a Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certified Project Manager, Steve holds a Construction Engineering diploma and was a multiple award-winner, including the highest academic honours award in his graduating year.

His 32 years in construction is utilized while overseeing the entire construction, legal and safety departments. This attention to detail isn't lost in his personal life, as he continues to volunteer and serve his community and other organizations being involved on many Boards, Associations, and Program Advisory Committees.

Bernard J. J. Melloul

Chairman, Founder

As founding President of Melloul-Blamey, Bernie Melloul has built a company with a 'Sterling' reputation. His vast experience has seen the construction of schools, hospitals, nursing homes, arenas and industrial facilities all over Ontario.

Bernie and David Blamey initially started out as a two-man shop, finding and completing multiple projects, while astutely growing a humble business into a major force in the construction industry.

Bernie adopts a management style that attracts quality, loyal employees - true experts in their respective disciplines - who develop longstanding careers. Many Melloul-Blamey employees are in their second decade with the company, which is a tremendous accomplishment for an industry rife with high employee turn-over rates and regularly in dire need of qualified, competent labourers and trades people.

Bernie has been recognized with many industry and community awards, primarily for his encouragement of expanding education within the industry. Most recently he has taken on the role of Honorary Colonel with the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada.