Senior Leadership Team

Andrew Dalton, Chief Executive Officer

As Dalton's Chief Executive Officer, Andrew is committed to the vigorous pursuit of the company's vision and high standards.

Andrew is actively involved in creating strong client relationships and helping clients find the best building solutions to meet their specific needs and increase their opportunities for a successful project.

Andrew values his personal volunteer and leadership work with various community organizations.

Randy Dalton, Chief Operating Officer

Randy was born and bred into the construction business and learned through his father, who created Dalton's original formula for success.

A part of the organization for nearly 25 years, Randy is a partner for the corporation with his brother, Andrew. His motivation in the business is to exceed customer expectations, which fosters repeat and referral business. Randy's ultimate goal is to have a project team meet a "Definition of Success" that instills pride in the end result and enables team members to feel personally fulfilled with their contribution.

Randy is the president of the University Club of Toronto and an avid skier and member of Craigleith Ski Club. He is also a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society and an avid supporter of Princess Margaret Hospital.

William (Bill) Bezanson, Vice President, Operations

As the Vice President of Operations, Bill strives to set Dalton apart from its competitors through his dedication to operational efficiency. Primarily responsible for leading all aspects of the construction processes, Bill is a 30-year veteran of the industry and draws on his experience with overseeing and successfully motivating multifunctional groups and project teams.

Through his work with large-scale public and private sector projects, Bill is accustomed to accelerated schedules. He participates in early design and constructability reviews and conducts project status meetings to keep clients and the design teams actively involved in assessing project performance. Bill also maintains strong client and subcontractor relationships. As top priorities, Bill has a passion for safety and training.

Bill is a member of the Islington Golf Club, a member of the Board of Directors for Carpenters Local 27 Joint Apprenticeship & Training Trust Fund Inc., and a member of the Provincial Advisory Committee for The Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities.

James Muir, CFO and HR/Employee Development

A Chartered Accountant, James is Dalton's single source advisor for overall financial activities and planning, including client cash flow scheduling, subcontractor contracts and construction insurance and bonding. He also oversees Employee practices including benefits administration and 360 degree feedback.

James is a graduate of the University of Toronto and came to Dalton nearly 20 years ago from PriceWaterhouseCoopers, where he worked in the Audit and Business Valuations divisions.

James brings the highest level of accountability to his responsibilities and has developed a high degree of trust in his working relationships with staff and business associates.

James is a Director of the Rosedale Golf Club and has been a volunteer at Bedford Park Public School and is a former Treasurer of the Ontario Badminton Association.

Rick Gosine, Vice President, Project Development and Marketing

Rick has been with the firm since 1992, beginning his career with Dalton as a project coordinator/estimator. His hands-on experience has given him a special expertise and understanding of the the construction industry.

Rick possesses a wealth of executive construction experience with contract procurement methods and is highly skilled at developing productive relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels. Rick not only consistently delivers successful projects but also builds "alliances" through his dedication to client expectations, personal integrity and professional work ethics.

In his role as Vice President of Project Development and Marketing, Rick has responsibility for all strategy, development, partner relationships and go-to-market activities for Dalton's portfolio of services. He is also responsible for the business development of building opportunities within institutional, public and commercial projects. Creating and sustaining close, valued client relationships is one of his primary goals.

Ravi Rajpal, Vice President, Estimating

Ravi has over 20 years of experience in the industry. He began his career in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to Ontario 7 years ago.

As Vice President of Estimating, Ravi is responsible for all project budgets and construction estimates. His duties include negotiations with clients and architects, drafting of subcontracts, and overall management of several ongoing projects.

Ravi has experience in all aspects of commercial construction estimating and is particularly skilled in the area of value engineering. In addition to his detailed knowledge of the construction market and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, Ravi stays abreast of the latest estimating software and tools.

Ravi is a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and the Ontario Institute of Quantity Surveyors. He has a Gold Seal Certification.