Our Team

Meet Varcon’s Team

Dave Lewis

Chief Executive Office, co-owner

Dave is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the company, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring alignment across all departments. He works closely with the executive team to drive business development, foster client relationships, and identify opportunities for growth.

Dave brings over 12 years of experience in marketing and business development, primarily in the software and technology industries. His background has equipped him with a wealth of expertise in driving growth, fostering client relationships, and implementing innovative strategies.

Sean Hayman, P.Eng., PhD., MScE., BScE.

Chief Operating Officer, co-owner

As COO, Sean’s role includes managing skills development, training programs, quality control, project execution, marketing, and client relations. Sean’s leadership ensures Varcon delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to its clients.

With over 12 years of engineering experience in telecommunications tower projects and more than 20 years specializing in concrete materials and structures, Sean brings extensive expertise to his role. He previously worked with the Federal Highways Association on a five-year project focused on implementing and testing concrete structures across the United States.

Sean earned his Ph.D. in engineering from the University of New Brunswick in 2013. Since joining Varcon, he has contributed to numerous projects, including construction drawings, structural analyses for thousands of towers, reinforcement designs, and unique initiatives like rehabilitating a concrete tower. He is a registered professional engineer in multiple provinces across Canada.

Trevor Bolt, P.Eng., FEC

Chief Technology Officer, co-owner

Trevor brings over 25 years of engineering expertise to the telecommunication tower industry. His role includes leading complex tower projects, performing structural analysis, designing reinforcements, and managing large multi-scope assignments. Trevor is also deeply involved in overseeing CSA maintenance and post-construction acceptance inspections, ensuring projects meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Trevor’s extensive career has spanned a wide range of industry challenges. He has completed hundreds of CSA maintenance inspections, designed towers, mounts, and foundations, and developed technical specifications, cost estimates, and scope of work documents. His experience also includes managing large-scale projects that require coordination across multiple disciplines.

Trevor holds professional engineering registration in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and the Yukon. He is also an active member of the CSA-S37 technical committee, contributing to the development of Canadian standards for communication towers.

Nick Sutherland, CPA, CA

Chief Financial Officer

In his role as CFO, Nick has oversight and responsibility for the finance function of Varcon. This includes accounting, taxation, budgeting, planning, performance management, investor relations, and strategy.

Nick has 15 year’s experience in finance and leadership roles in a variety of industries including professional service firms, telecommunications, utilities, technology, and startups. Prior to Varcon, he ran his own professional services firm.

Nick is a graduate of Acadia University with a degree in Business Administration, and he received his CA designation in 2014.