MEET THE TEAM

Glen Shaw is the co-founder and CEO of Shaw Steel Services.  His expansive knowledge and experience along with his fearless commitment to lead by example has become the bedrock Shaw Steel is built on.  His steadfast leadership and entrepreneurialism has planted the seed for our growth and development.  Glen oversees all operations and aspects of the business,  supporting and nurturing his company's vision to reality.   His unwavering enthusiasm to always place our clients needs first has become the standard for our company's culture.

Glen's greatest reward has become his treasured relationship with his wife, best friend and business partner, Christine.  Father of two sons, he has found his purpose and been given his life's greatest gift.

Glen's dedication to his business is unmatched but finding time for a golf course, curling rink, social gatherings with friends, family or working around the house is what keeps his life grounded.  

Darin Shaw is co-founder of Shaw Steel and operates B.A.R. Placers as the company's placing service.  Darin's relentless work ethic and client first relations set the precedence for our placing service.  His can-do attitude and leadership sets the benchmark for the placing industry.   

The rebar industry has been woven through Darin's DNA from his early beginnings, shaping his vast knowledge and skills.  Darin has been leading placing crews since he was 19 years old and has evolved his experience through working all across North America.

Darin, a devoted father of three has discovered the value of life outside rebar and enjoys time with his family and driving his hot rod through the open road. 

Christine Shaw, unequivocally, is the tie wire which gives Shaw Steel its strength.  Tying together all aspects of the company, giving it shape, structure, purpose and a grounded perspective.   Christine is our Office Manager, although to submit she is a single entity to the company would be considerably erroneous to her contribution and merit.  Christine supports and strengthens every aspect of our company with unwavering love and enthusiasm, doing the unseen, thankless tasks tirelessly and without recall.  

Christine is a devout and warm hearted mother of two boys and a steadfast, supportive wife to her husband Glen.  Her true reward in life is carrying these duties as mother and wife, however beating Glen in the occasional golf game has its virtues.

 For 19 years Gayle Hopkins has dedicated her life to the steel business as a supportive wife and since 2017 has taken on the role of our Safety Manager.  Since then Gayle has  immersed into furthering her education along with a new working environment, a change from her devoted role as a mother of three.  Gayle manages and executes Shaw Steel & B.A.R. Placer's safety culture, program and daily tasks.  From site visits and inspections to sustaining  the companies COR certification, her contributions are profuse.  As Gayle puts it, “multitasking is my thang”.

Gayle enjoys the outdoors with summer adventures usually spent in Manitoba with her close family and friends. Gayle enjoys being active whether it’s working out, creating art, longboarding, bike riding, strumming the guitar, gardening, soap making or hosting family and friends for dinner parties. If there’s one thing for sure there is always people around her. 

Al Shaw, the patriarch of the family and the beginning of our story, continues to be an integral part of our company.  Al's fingerprint on the rebar world is difficult to rival however his unwavering devotion to the industry is why he's become our guiding light.   Al is a mentor, helping out in all aspects of the company at whatever capacity is called upon him.

After raising their 5 kids, Al and his wife Pat now devote their time to their 9 grandkids, energetic pups and making homemade wine.  During the summers they enjoy trips in the camper or out on the boat fishing.

Jeff Goodwin has worked for Shaw Steel since 2018.  Jeff has been in the construction industry since 1996, working for numerous general contractors.  Through this experience Jeff has honed his skills in logistics, planning and personnel management.  Jeff oversees the entire production process at Shaw Steel, from shipping/receiving to fabrication & yard activities, he is the heart beat of the company.

Jeff enjoys his time away from the business with his wife and children camping or traveling.  At times, he can be found searching through dense forest, or shallow lakes looking for his golf ball however you may spot him on his Harley cruising the open road, breeze blowing through his hair. 

Ryan Corby joined the team at Shaw Steel Services in 2020.  Since 2009, Ryan has been working in the construction industry over a wide variety of commercial & residential construction projects.  He currently helps manage and execute daily tasks at Shaw Steel, from estimating, business development, marketing and client relations.

Ryan is a devoted husband and father who enjoys time in the mountains on skis or mountain bike.  Today his moments are dedicated to his young, energetic family who have become the focal point of his life. 

Jackie Dalstra is our most recent addition, joining the team in 2021.  Jackie brings with her 25 years accounting experience, in both private and public sectors.  Jackie leverages this experience within our team, managing all accounting, data management and payroll needs.  She has been friends with the Shaw family for more than 15 years, making her career transition seamless.

Jackie has lived in Strathmore for more than 21 years.  She is a dedicated wife and mother, currently navigating her new lifestyle as an empty nester.  Jackie spends much of her time wedding planning with her daughter or running between Red Deer and Lethbridge visiting her two sons, attending university.   If there is any time left, you will find her working on her many hobbies.  

Akshat joined the Shaw Steel team back in the spring of 2021 after achieving his Masters of Engineering degree at the University of Calgary.  With  a strong combination of engineering acumen, project management skills and design proficiency, he has proven to be a key asset and a dynamic contributor to the team. 

Akshat is a well rounded individual who enjoys perusing his passions outside of work.  He loves playing guitar, cooking delicious meals, sketching  landscapes and gazing stars while camping. Always eager to learn new skills and explore new places, he believes life is an adventure and every day is an opportunity to grow and have fun.