John Pinder

Dennis Labay

Rick Caruso, C.E.T.

Jacques Chouinard, C.E.T.

From a very early age Terry followed his father around construction sites and developed a love for the industry and its operations. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Laurentian University in 1973 he began working for his father's company. Mike Rainone Trucking was a small trucking operation supplying sand, gravel and aggregates to many of Sault Ste. Marie's homebuilders and commercial construction sites. Under Terry's guidance the firm grew and in 1980 amalgamated with a sewer and water company to form what is now Rainone Construction Group Limited. It continued on a

growth pattern throughout the 1980's adding gravel pits, asphalt paving and steel fabrication to its operations. Terry sold the firm in October 1994. In November 1995 Kember Construction Inc. was incorporated as a General Building Contractor and in December 1995 Palmer Paving & Construction Ltd. was purchased in partnership with General Manager Brian Siddall.

Terry Rainone received his Master of Business Administration degree from Lake Superior State University in May 1992. Active in the community he has served as President of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce, Vice-Chairman of the Sault Ste. Marie General Hospital, Chairman of Finance of the Sault Ste. Marie General Hospital and Chairman of the Planning Committee of the Sault Ste. Marie General Hospital. He also served as Secretary of the Sault Ste. Marie Homebuilders' Association and was a Graduate Assistant for Dale Carnegie Training. Presently Chair of the Community Development Association of Sault Ste. Marie & Area Terry served as Executive Director for the organization from October 1995 until April 1996. During that period he facilitated the amalgamation of two organizations and developed a new board and by-laws for the non-profit corporation.

Terry has continued to upgrade his skills over the years taking courses in Construction Law, AutoCAD and several other computer training courses.

John has extensive experience in water and sewer projects, mining and industrial projects, building, commercial and government projects. He has developed a sound understanding of construction projects and methods and brings a practical and common sense approach to his work.

In his position as Chief Superintendent, John oversees the field operations of Palmer as well as being responsible for larger projects the company is involved in.

John has completed several courses in safety and management and is recognized as one of the leading Project Superintendents in Northern Ontario

Dennis is familiar face in the Sault Ste. Marie construction industry. Dennis studied Business Management in college and began his work career in the hospitality industry. Hired by Terry Rainone in 1986, he progressed through the ranks at Rainone Construction Limited and became Assistant Estimator to Terry Rainone in 1993. When Terry left the firm in late 1993, Dennis assumed the position of Chief Estimator. He held this position with that firm until July 2000.

In September 2000 he joined Palmer Construction Group Inc. We are proud to have Dennis as part of the team. His experience includes the estimating and project management of many Pre-engineered and conventional building projects, as well as sewer and watermain projects, asphalt paving and road-building projects. Dennis has developed a special knack for the design and implementation of many of our building projects.

A graduate of the Civil Engineering program at Cambrian College, Rick has spent several years in construction and engineering positions. The last seven years of Rick's career were spent with the City of Sault Ste. Marie Engineering Department.

Rick has extensive experience in project management, computer aided design and drafting, as well as layout and surveying using the latest techniques and instruments.

Rick has also completed the Level 1 Construction Supervisors Training Program.

Jacques (Jack) began his career with Palmer Paving in 1973 after graduating from Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology as a Civil Engineering Technician. Jack is responsible for much of the field layout and quality control on projects. He has held many positions at Palmer from estimating through to supervision of projects, both large and small. When Jack is involved in a project you can be assured that every detail is closely monitored.