Team
LED BY EXPERIENCE
Our combined experience, in all aspects of the modular building industry, is truly what sets FORT apart. Still committed to the same old school, hard working, and humble approach we started with in 2013, we are now a diverse team of modular construction experts offering unprecedented industry experience. Learn more about the FORT team below.
Founders & Owners
Modular Construction Division
Rentals & Fleet Division
Indigenous Relations
Operations
Security
Sector Expertise
Sales & Client Development
- Creates and executes targeted sales strategies to capture new markets and grow key accounts.
- Develops lasting partnerships across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors.
- Identifies and closes new opportunities in modular construction and development.
- Aligns client goals with internal resources for seamless, end-to-end delivery.
Project Management & Field Execution
- Extensive project management experience in modular construction.
- Hands-on background building, installing, and commissioning modular units.
- Managed multi-family housing developments, commercial facilities, and specialized modular builds.
- Consistently delivers projects on time, on budget, and to strict quality and safety standards.
Leadership and Impact
- Proven track record in securing and delivering multi-million-dollar modular contracts.
- Experienced in guiding diverse modular projects from concept through completion.
- Blends client-facing acumen with operational insight to deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions.
Colin Kind
Sr. Project Manager
Sector Expertise
Experience
- Colin is an experienced construction professional with more than 20 years in the industry and a strong background in modular project delivery. Beginning his career as a Red Seal carpenter, he advanced through roles in project coordination and management across residential, commercial, and modular sectors. At FORT, Colin oversees projects from planning through turnover, coordinating design, manufacturing, transport, and installation. With Gold Seal Certification in Project Management and a Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management, Colin brings technical expertise, leadership, and a collaborative approach to ensure projects are delivered with quality and precision.
Lisa Dickson
Jr. Project Manager
Sector Expertise
Role
- Planning and executing the work, following the principles of PMI. Organizing and coordinating business units, including Desing & Engineering, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Site Installation. Coordinating with authorities, consultants, and required inspections
Experience
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14+ years construction experience (Estimating, QA/QC, Project Coordinating, Project Management). Diverse project experience including healthcare, education, hospitality, residential & commercial. Extensive experience in Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Decision Making and Conflict Resolution
Lisa Dickson
Jr. Project Manager
Sector Expertise
Role
- Planning and executing the work, following the principles of PMI. Organizing and coordinating business units, including Desing & Engineering, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Site Installation. Coordinating with authorities, consultants, and required inspections
Experience
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14+ years construction experience (Estimating, QA/QC, Project Coordinating, Project Management). Diverse project experience including healthcare, education, hospitality, residential & commercial. Extensive experience in Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Decision Making and Conflict Resolution
Sam Brezden
Indigenous Relations & Business Development Manager
Sector Expertise
Role
- Indigenous Relations: Supports Fort Modular in engaging with Indigenous communities to identify potential partnerships and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements. Helps identify opportunities where Fort Modular can support and drive reconciliation within the industry.
- Business Development: Identifies and pursues new market opportunities, drives marketing strategies, and supports community engagement initiatives.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in Indigenous Relations and Public Relations.
- Experience in custom home building and design and commercial development sector, specializing in Indigenous Relations and Public Relations.
Corey Janvier
Indigenous Relations & Business Development Manager
Sector Expertise
Role
- Indigenous Relations: Supports Fort Modular in engaging with Indigenous communities to identify potential partnerships and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements. Helps identify opportunities where Fort Modular can support and drive reconciliation within the industry.
- Business Development: Identifies and pursues new market opportunities, drives marketing strategies, and supports community engagement initiatives.
Experience
- 15+ years of extensive experience in Indigenous Relations & Business Development, specializing in community development projects, major initiatives, and the energy industry, focusing on Western Canada.
- MBA (Thompson Rivers University/2024 Completion).
- Social Work Diploma (Maskwachees Cultural College).
Janelle LeBlanc
Sales & Project Coordinator
Sector Expertise
Role
- Maintaining detailed and accurate project records, including revision controls.
- Coordinating, tracking, and organizing meetings.
- Coordinates communication and reporting for the organization and customers.
Experience
- 15+ years in the modular industry (Sale Coordinator, Project Development Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator).
- Proficient in various CRM systems and programs, including Procore, Salesforce, Monday, Adobe, Bluebeam, Maestro, and Concur.
- Project experience includes workforce housing projects.
Greg Govett
Project Manager
Sector Expertise
Role
- Planning and executing the work, following the principles of PMI.
- Organizing and coordinating different business units, including Design & Engineering, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Site Installation.
- Coordinating with the Owner, authorities, consultants, and required inspections.
- Communicating with and reporting to owners, including Change Management Controls.
Experience
- 20+ years construction experience (Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Carpenter).
- 2+ years in the modular construction industry.
- Successfully completed multiple multi-storey modular housing projects in B.C.
- Project Management Professional certified (PMI).
- Gold Seal Certified Project Manager
- BA Econ UNBC, 2003
- Carson Dunlop certified home inspector
- Red Seal Carpenter Certification.
Reese McNaughton
Project Manager
Sector Expertise
Role
- Planning and executing the work, following the principles of PMI.
- Organizing and coordinating different business units, including Design & Engineering, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Site Installation.
- Coordinating with authorities, consultants, and required inspections.
- Communicating with and reporting to owners, including Change Management Controls.
Experience
- 30+ years construction experience (Site Superintendent, Construction Estimator, Project Coordinator, Project Manager).
- 10+ years in the modular construction industry.
- Successfully handed over multiple workforce and supportive housing projects in B.C.
- Red Seal Carpenter Certification.
Colin Kind
Project Manager
Sector Expertise
Role
- Planning and executing the work, following the principles of PMI.
- Organizing and coordinating different business units, including Design & Engineering, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Site Installation.
- Coordinating with authorities, consultants, and required inspections.
- Communicating with and reporting to owners, including Change Management Controls.
Experience
- 20+ years construction experience, including 2+ years as Project Manager in modular construction.
- Bachelor of Technology Construction Management (BTech CM).
- Gold Seal Certified Project Manager (GSC).
- Red Seal Carpenter Certification.
Mark Depedrina
Owner/Founder
Sector Expertise
Role
- Committed to timeless, common sense business values.
- Maintaining a positive work environment for our staff and clients. Strategic business leadership and sound fiscal management.
- Leading corporate values based on humility, accountability, responsiveness, and trust.
Experience
- 20+ years of experience in modular construction each. Bringing second generation expertise in all facets of modular construction and experience with numerous large school projects, including Surrey College, Simon Fraser University, and the Full-Day Kindergarten Classroom program.
- Both are community minded and actively engaged in the community, bringing and building meaningful connections.
Bryan Depedrina
Owner/Founder
Sector Expertise
Role
- Committed to timeless, common sense business values.
- Maintaining a positive work environment for our staff and clients. Strategic business leadership and sound fiscal management.
- Leading corporate values based on humility, accountability, responsiveness, and trust.
Experience
- 20+ years of experience in modular construction each. Bringing second generation expertise in all facets of modular construction and experience with numerous large school projects, including Surrey College, Simon Fraser University, and the Full-Day Kindergarten Classroom program.
- Both are community minded and actively engaged in the community, bringing and building meaningful connections.
Rick Welch, PMP, CIHCM
VP Modular Construction
250.319.0757
Rick Welch is a pioneer and thought leader in the modular construction industry, with over 30 years of experience delivering innovative modular construction projects across Canada. His expertise has shaped the industry’s evolution—steering some of the largest and most complex modular programs in both the public and private sectors.
Sector Expertise
Housing
- Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Housing Canada (CIH Canada), advancing housing solutions that address affordability and social needs.
- Directed the pilot program delivery for BC Housing’s Rapid Response to Homelessness Initiative.
- Led +40 low-rise rapid response projects in partnership with provincial and municipal governments and First Nations.
- Directed the Vancouver Affordable Housing Supportive Housing Initiative (Standardized design program, fast-tracking municipal approvals and project delivery).
- Proven track record in low-rise and mid-rise modular (up to 6 stories), as well as single-family and multi-family formats.
- Successfully led projects exceeding $120 million, from concept through completion.
- Project experience from Haida Gwaii to Baffin Island, and managing remote transport logistics including helicopter access, ice roads, rail transport, barging, and sea lift deployment.
Education & Childcare
- Active member of the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), supporting the creation of innovative, modular learning environments across communities.
- Led successful pilot projects for single and multi-storey school projects for BC’s current Ministry of Infrastructure initiative – leading to multiple fast-tracked project partnerships with other School Districts.
Leadership and Impact
- 30+ years in modular construction
- 14 years in Construction Management
- 12 years in Project Development
- 4+ years in Executive Leadership
Sherry Sanderson
Sales & Project Development Manager
250.819.1550
Sherry Sanderson is a senior leader in modular construction with over 21 years of experience delivering high-impact projects across Western Canada. She has worked across nearly all modular sectors, guiding early-stage planning and design to ensure feasibility, regulatory fit, and successful execution. Her background spans coordination, proposals, project management, and business development, giving her a well-rounded perspective and practical edge.
Sector Expertise
Housing
- Delivered modular housing up to 5 storey’s across workforce, student, market, social, and seniors’ sectors.
- Led project development for government, Indigenous, non-profit, and private sector clients.
- Skilled in aligning scope and design with funding requirements and jurisdictional regulations.
Education & Child Care
- Delivered modular classrooms, early learning centers, and full school expansions.
- Supported districts and community groups on fast-tracked projects with evolving needs.
- Experienced in permitting, grant coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
Commercial, Industrial & Remote
- Managed modular builds for health clinics, hotels, offices, and industrial infrastructure.
- Supported programs in mining, utilities, and remote infrastructure development.
- Navigated logistics and delivery in remote and resource-based communities.
Experience
- 21+ years in Modular Construction
- 5 years with Fort Modular
- Accounting and Business Management background
- Completed CAPM and PMP coursework
Ingerlisa Hansen, PMP
Sales and Project Development
778.220.1023
Ingerlisa Hansen is a seasoned project development specialist with over 25 years of experience in construction, design-build, and tenant improvements. She has led development teams on supportive housing and child care initiatives across BC, with a strong focus on regulatory alignment, funding strategies, and modular design.
Sector Expertise
Housing
- Led project development for 29+ supportive housing initiatives under BC Housing’s RRHI and CMHC’s RHI programs.
- Delivered modular housing up to 5 storeys in collaboration with non-profit, government, and Indigenous partners.
- Experienced in multi-format modular housing including single-family, semi-detached, row, and multi-family buildings.
- Skilled in structuring project funding using federal, provincial, and Indigenous grants.
Education & Child Care
- Developed 10+ modular child care facility applications for 2024/2025 New Spaces Fund intake.
- Well-versed in Ministry of Education and Child Care funding programs for non-profit and community partners.
- Applies early childhood learning principles to support child-focused indoor and outdoor design.
Experience
- 25+ years in Project Development, Design-Build and Construction Management
- 10+ years in Modular Construction
- Professional Project Management Certificate – UBC Sauder
- Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts
Calvin Benson
Director Design & Engineering
Calvin brings over 30 years of architectural design experience to modular construction, with deep expertise in design integration, technical documentation, and building performance. He leads design and engineering coordination from preconstruction through project close-out, ensuring quality, compliance, and value throughout the process.
Sector Expertise
Core Responsibilities
- Leads integrated building design for modular housing, community, and infrastructure projects.
- Oversees engineering coordination, document control, and quality assurance throughout all phases.
- Provides design input on constructability, value engineering, and alternative solutions.
- Ensures compliance with code, owner standards, and third-party performance requirements.
Project Experience
- Led the design for modular housing projects for CMHC, First Nations, and remote communities across Western Canada.
- Experience spans multi-family housing, hotel developments, educational facilities, and community infrastructure.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on complex, fast-tracked modular programs with diverse stakeholder groups.
Training & Certifications
- Architectural & Civil Drafting – University of the Fraser Valley
- AutoCAD & Architectural Desktop – UFV & Accent Centre for Technical Knowledge
- HVAC Design – Quality First, HVCI Association of BC
- Member – Association for Learning Environments (A4LE)
Argon Robinson
Construction Manager
Argon is a seasoned construction leader with over 20 years of modular experience, including roles as Site Supervisor, Project Manager, and Director of Projects. He leads field execution on complex modular builds, overseeing constructability, safety, and coordination from mobilization through turnover. Known for his hands-on leadership and technical fluency, Argon ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to spec.
Sector Expertise
Core Responsibilities
- Leads site planning, coordination, and execution for modular scopes of work.
- Oversees constructability reviews, value engineering, and design integration during execution.
- Manages reporting, communication, and field controls on major projects.
- Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs and reporting protocols.
Project Experience
- 20+ years in Modular Construction
- Delivered over $32M in CMHC and First Nations multi-family housing projects.
- Led delivery of multiple hotel developments and hundreds of modular residential units.
Training & Certifications
- CAB Certification
- SEFSAM – Safety Essentials for Supervisors and Management
- Certified in Aconex, Cube, Procore, FTQ, Citrix, SharePoint, Kwiktag, and other project management platforms
Sector Expertise
Leasing
- Grown local rental fleet from 600 to over 1200 buildings, including container offices, walkways, washrooms, site offices, and office complexes
- Worked on major infrastructure projects that include Sea to Highway, Canada RAV line, and New St. Paul’s Hospital, New Surrey Hospital & BC Cancer Centre, and the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.
- Various 2-storey office complexes, locker rooms, and lunch rooms.
- Sold one of the first modular homeless shelters to the City of Abbotsford
- Have years of experience in project management, working with the end client, yard crew, and subcontractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Adding VAPS for additional revenue
Work Experience
- 20+ years in the Modular Industry that includes project management, new design-build, and used sales
- Worked with multiple local First Nation Partners
- MBI – 2020 First Place Winner, relocateable building
- MBI – 2019 First Place Winner, Relocateable building
- Organized and participated in fundraisers such as the Scotiabank Alzheimer’s Society Hockey Tournament and the Cypress Challenge