Leadership

Ryan Haskey

CEO

Ryan Haskey has dedicated 29 years of his career to CEL Electrical Contractors. He started as an Apprentice and worked his way up to become a Journeyman, demonstrating exceptional passion and skills along the way. Ryan has held various significant positions in the company, such as Superintendent, Estimator, Project Manager, and General Manager. Ryan thrives on tackling challenging projects and takes great pride in his remarkable team’s accomplishments.

When he’s off the clock, Ryan gets his adrenaline pumping on the ski slopes and mountain bike trails, and volunteers with the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Kevin Heilman

Vice President Operations

Meet Kevin – the go-to person for all operations matters.  As an experienced Red Seal Electrical Journeyman with over two decades of industry experience, Kevin has served in various roles such as Service Tech, Superintendent, Service Manager, Project Manager, and Operations Manager. He understands the challenges that his teams face in the field, the expectations of clients, and the key factors required to deliver safe and successful results. Kevin and his team are dedicated to completing projects of any size or complexity to your complete satisfaction.

Kevin is a proud Calgarian who has chosen to raise his family in the same community. He actively supports his kids’ passion for sports and is actively involved in local community activities.

Ramya Sasidharan

Finance

Ramya has gained experience in a variety of industries such as oil and gas, construction, investment banking, and retail throughout her 15-year career in Asia and Europe. She specializes in financial accounting, reporting, and analysis. Additionally, she holds a double Master’s degree with a focus on Accounting and Finance. Recently, she has relocated to Canada.

Greg Anaka

Branch Manager

Greg Anaka started his journey with CEL in 2011 as an apprentice electrician. He worked on various industrial projects in Western Canada and showed exceptional leadership skills. Throughout the years, he has developed alongside the company, fulfilling various roles including Journeyman, Superintendent, Project Manager, and now holds the position of Branch Manager at CEL Langley.

Apart from work, Greg loves spending time outdoors. He enjoys hiking, biking, fishing, and spending quality time with his family at beaches and parks. He is a proud father of two boys who are always on the lookout for an adventure.

Ernest Martens

Vice President Strategic Growth

Ernest Martens embarked on his journey with CEL Electrical Contractors in 2019, diving into the realm of Industrial Electrical Construction in Winnipeg, Manitoba. With an extensive background as a Journeyman Electrician, his expertise expanded into Estimating, Project Management, and Regional Management roles. Ernest’s commitment to client satisfaction and project excellence spans projects of all scales, shaping his current role as VP of Strategic Growth at CEL.

Beyond the confines of work, Ernest finds solace in the great outdoors. Sailing with his family on Lake Winnipeg and traversing the landscapes of North America fuel his passion for adventure and exploration.

Wayne Shutra

Branch Manager

Wayne Shutra began his career at CEL more than two decades ago as an Estimator after completing his Electrical Engineering Technology degree.  Wayne quickly worked his way up to Project Manager looking after a variety of industrial and commercial projects across Western Canada. In 2020, he became the Branch Manager in the Saskatoon office leading up CEL Operations in Saskatchewan.

Outside of work, Wayne likes to engage in sports and spend quality time with his family.

Brent Doerksen

Branch Manager

Meet Brent Doerksen, a Branch Manager at CEL Electric who has been in the electrical construction and maintenance industry since 2008. With his expertise, he has been helping the agriculture sector and process facilities enhance their operations by providing timely and efficient solutions.

Brent strongly values customer relationships and uses his Red Seal electrical ticket to deliver quality projects that meet tight timelines. He has gained recognition for his exceptional work and has been an asset to CEL’s success. Brent may spend his days at CEL in Winnipeg, but working together with the CEL branches across the country gets him up in the morning.

Brent loves to cycle and volunteers with children’s programs at his church when he is not at work.