About ACL

Good people.
Solid ground.

From one excavator to the work
that moves Western Canada.

This is our story
ACL aggregate processing equipment and heavy machinery at a worksite in Western Canada

Built on experience.
Grounded in the North.

Fort St. John, BC · Since 1997

Our story

A strong foundation.
A bigger horizon.

1997Established

One excavator.
A commitment that still stands.

We started in Fort St. John with a single excavator and a belief in doing good work for the people around us.

Our beginnings were in oil and gas. Today, our work spans highways, civil construction, underground utilities and hauling, supported by a full fleet of heavy equipment.

Through that growth, our commitment has stayed the same: to our clients, our community, and the families who make ACL possible.

ACL crew installing underground pipe with an excavator at a civil construction site

Built for complex projects

The harder the ground,
the stronger the team.

Every site has its challenges. We assess the terrain, environmental conditions, utilities and resources before the work begins, bringing the right people, equipment and materials together.

We work collaboratively, solve problems practically, and focus on quality, reliability and delivering on our commitments.

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Our people

Experience at every level.

From the first conversation to the last pass on site, these are the people moving the work forward.

John McPherson

John McPherson

Chief Executive Officer & Director

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John brings more than 25 years of construction experience, with a background in road and lease construction and maintenance. His work includes the Site C dam, the Dawson Creek Processing Facility, and civil earthworks and underground services for the Fort St. John Hospital and Residential Care Facility.

A Registered Professional Forester, John combines hands-on project knowledge with extensive experience in tendering and regulatory requirements.

Thomas Hall

Thomas Hall

Chief Operating Officer

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Thomas grew up in the oil and gas industry, working alongside his father in road and lease construction across northeastern British Columbia. He brings more than 25 years of industry experience, including leadership roles at D. Hall and Associates and Petrowest Construction BC.

His experience spans Site C, oil and gas site maintenance, road maintenance, and the management of sandstone and gravel pits in the Peace Region.

Jason Baybutt

Jason Baybutt

Chief Financial Officer

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Jason brings more than 20 years of financial, operational, strategic and capital markets advisory experience with private and public companies.

His background includes leadership roles with PubCo Reporting Solutions, WB Associates and Artelo Biosciences, along with expertise in financial reporting, business combinations, acquisitions and regulatory filings.

Julie Durant

Julie Durant

Director of Marketing

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Over two decades in capital markets communications and C-Suite advisory. Founder of the C-Suite Concierge, advised hundreds of listed issuers across Canadian exchanges.

Worked with world-renowned economic geologist to produce Canada's first IIROC-accredited financial education program on the Business of Mining and Exploration for banks and brokerage houses across Canada and the UK; built some of Canada's first financial media channels and investment portals.

On the ground.

Local knowledge. Hands-on leadership.

Marko Pajor

Operations Superintendent

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Marko brings 25 years of construction experience, coordinating crews across multiple locations while overseeing fleet operations and equipment maintenance. His background in heavy-duty mechanics and safety leadership supports strong relationships with clients and employees.

Kyle Reierson

Field Superintendent

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Kyle brings more than 20 years of hands-on experience in earthworks and oilfield infrastructure. He has overseen multiple teams across civil and oilfield projects, combining practical site knowledge with safe, effective supervision.

Racheal Larson

Area Manager

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Racheal built her heavy equipment experience working alongside her father in his lease-building company for 15 years. Her background in accounting, analytical review and operations supports careful coordination and strong relationships throughout the Peace Region.

Board of directors

A clear view
of what’s ahead.

Experience in leadership, governance and long-term planning.

Sophie GalperChair of the BoardView bio

Sophie is a Canada-based executive, financial expert and strategy consultant with more than 20 years of corporate finance experience. Her work spans executive management, governance, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity solutions. She has served on the boards of public companies and financial institutions in Canada and Israel.

Rob SandbergBoard MemberView bio

Rob is a financial services professional with more than 27 years of experience advising business owners, executives and families across British Columbia and Alberta. His work focuses on long-term wealth preservation and succession strategies. He has served on numerous boards and advisory committees and sits on the wealth advisory board of Epiphany Group Management Company.

Anthony ZelenBoard MemberView bio

Anthony is an entrepreneur with more than 30 years of public markets experience across finance, investor relations, sales and corporate development. He is a co-founder of Mindshare Communications and has served as an officer and director of more than 18 publicly listed companies. His work includes co-founding and advising ventures such as BIGG Digital Assets.

Equipment operator wearing a hard hat, gloves and high-visibility vest

Safety first. Every day.

Good work starts
with getting
home safe.

Our people are our priority. We support our crews with the training, tickets and safety practices they need to work confidently and safely.

Diggin’ For Safety with ACL

Diggin’ For Safety

Our internal safety initiative is being developed to share practical safety guidance with our employees, clients, families and community.

Our safety credentials

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BCCSA Large COR

Certificate of Recognition

02

SAFE Companies

BC Forest Safety Council

03

WorkSafe accounts

British Columbia · Alberta · Yukon

Accountable on every project.

Active compliance accounts support accurate safety reporting for our clients.

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ACL transporting heavy equipment through a snowy mountain landscape in Western CanadaOur work. Our communities. Our responsibility.

Our responsibility

Care for the places
we call home.

Our work is rooted in Western Canada. Responsible operations and future-focused planning are part of how we build here.

Through a multi-year partnership with Karbon-X, we offset CO₂ emissions generated by company-owned equipment and vehicles, supporting verified clean energy initiatives.

Our carbon offsetting partnerKarbon-XOur Indigenous relationships

The next chapter

Let’s build
what’s next.

A challenging site. A growing community.
A project that needs the right team.
We’re ready to get to work.

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