
Ron Christman
President/Owner
With 40 years of experience in the plumbing industry in Alberta, BC and the Yukon. Former president and half owner of Strathcona Mechanical LTD, Ron Christman is committed to building solid relationships with chosen General Contractors and providing quality mechanical contracting specializing in educational and institutional facilities. Ron has a Gas, Steam and Plumbing ticket in B.C. and Alberta and is Gold Seal Certified.

Rob Christman
Manager/Procurement Specialist
Rob has over 20 years of experience in the Mechanical Industry. He started his career in the field and moved into the office where he now acts as Operations Manager and Project Manager for various contracts in BC and the Yukon. He also works closely with consultants and suppliers to provide the best products and services for all project. Rob holds a Business/Communications Diploma from BCIT and also has Red Seal Plumbing and Gas Trade qualification.

Shawn Parkes
Estimator/Project Manager
Shawn brings with him 20 years of experience in the Mechanical Trade, and an extensive experience in procurement and design build Partnership projects, water and wastewater treatment facilities, hospital projects and educational buildings. Shawn was also part of the design build Royal Inland Hospital CSB Building and the Kelowna Police Station Detachment P3 Kelowna General Hospital - Acute Care Centre ACC and the Clinical Support Building - CSB, as well as the first Design Build in the Yukon - FH Collins Secondary School. Shawn has Red Seal Plumbing and Gas Tickets and also RHWH Design Certificates.
Estimator/Project Manager
Shawn brings with him 20 years of experience in the Mechanical Trade, and an extensive experience in procurement and design build Partnership projects, water and wastewater treatment facilities, hospital projects and educational buildings. Shawn was also part of the design build Royal Inland Hospital CSB Building and the Kelowna Police Station Detachment P3 Kelowna General Hospital - Acute Care Centre ACC and the Clinical Support Building - CSB, as well as the first Design Build in the Yukon - FH Collins Secondary School. Shawn has Red Seal Plumbing and Gas Tickets and also RHWH Design Certificates.

Shaun Fischer
Project Manager/Estimator
Shaun brings 10+ years of experience in the mechanical industry with and extensive background in Commercial, Institutional, Health Care and Educational Facilities. Starting in the field from an apprentice to project lead, Shaun transitioned to the office as an estimator then moving into project management.
“As a Red Seal Plumber/Gas Fitter it gives me a strong understanding of the trade from the ground up which allows me to cultivate positive partnerships from the consultants to the field staff with the goal of turning over a successful project in a team atmosphere.”
Project Manager/Estimator
Shaun brings 10+ years of experience in the mechanical industry with and extensive background in Commercial, Institutional, Health Care and Educational Facilities. Starting in the field from an apprentice to project lead, Shaun transitioned to the office as an estimator then moving into project management.
“As a Red Seal Plumber/Gas Fitter it gives me a strong understanding of the trade from the ground up which allows me to cultivate positive partnerships from the consultants to the field staff with the goal of turning over a successful project in a team atmosphere.”

Derek Wong
Project Coordinator/Purchaser
Derek has been in the commercial construction industry for 5+ years and has developed product knowledge, organization and communication skills that aid in the success of the projects. He works closely with the project team to provide document control, material/equipment purchasing and delivery coordination to site.

Mary Baumgartner
Administrator
Mary brings to CPH decades of office experience. Along with reception, Mary is also responsible for accounts receivables, payables, and payroll as well as many other office functions. She is always there to lend a hand when needed in assisting the Management Team. Over the past several years, she has achieved numerous goals in making CPH an efficiently run office. Our apprentices rely on her to answer any questions or concerns regarding their ITA apprenticeship.