Governance

An essential element of COCA’s blueprint for success is the direct involvement of Ontario’s industrial, commercial and institutional construction industry leaders. These dedicated individuals contribute their time, knowledge and insights to identify opportunities, overcome obstacles and inspire the path forward for our association, industry and province.

Executive Committee | Board of Directors | Committees

Executive Committee

TED DREYERChair

Bennett Grant LLP, Grand Valley Construction Association

ROMEO MILANOPast Chair

Safetech Environmental Limited, Toronto Construction Association

DAN LANCIAVice Chair

Holaco Installations, Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario

MIKE REASBECKVice Chair

Reasbeck Construction Inc.
Northeastern Ontario Construction Association (NOCA)

ANITA STACEYVice Chair

Cowden Woods, Barrie Construction Association

ROGER HUBBARDTreasurer

AMJ Enterprises Ltd.
Reinforcing Steel Institute of Canada

PAUL GUNNINGDirector

Acoustical Association of Ontario

RON JOHNSONDirector

Interior Systems Contractors Association

MARGARET TAYLORDirector

Ontario Association of Demolition Contractors

Board of Directors

Paul Gunning	Acoustical Association Ontario	Patricia Penney-Rouzes	Association of Millwrighting Contractors of Ontario
Anita Stacey	Barrie Construction Association	Brian Brubacher	Canadian Farm Builders Association
Jason Adams	Concrete Floor Contractors Association	Suja John	Canadian Institute of Steel Construction – Ontario Region
Christopher McLeod	Construction Association of Thunder Bay	Dan Lancia	Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario
Ted Dreyer	Grand Valley Construction Association	Ryan Kneisz	Hamilton-Halton Construction Association
Steve Dietrich	London and District Construction Association	Kelly Frechette	Niagara Construction Association
Mike Reasbeck	Northeastern Ontario Construction Association	Margaret Taylor	Ontario Association of Demolition Contractors
Jack Mesley	Ontario Erectors Association	Don Marks	Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association
Sandra Skivsky	Ontario Masonry Contractors' Association	David St. Louis	Ontario Painting Contractors Association
Tony Morganelli	Ontario Sheet Metal Contractors Association	Zoran Radonjic	Ontario Structural Steel Fabricators Association
Roger Hubbard	Reinforcing Steel Institute of Canada	John Pilat	Sarnia Construction Association
Romeo Milano	Toronto Construction Association	Jeff Brown	Utility Contractors' Association of Ontario
Derek Smith	Walls and Ceilings Contractors Association	Gary Anderson	Windsor Construction Association

Director at large: Ron Johnson — Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario

COCA Committees

WSIB/OH&S Committee | Chair: Paul Gunning

Mandate

The WSIB/OH&S Committee is mandated to review public policy issues relating to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) and occupational health and safety that impact the construction industry. The committee identifies those issues that are of greatest importance to the membership and to conduct research and develop positions, recommendations and alternatives for approval by the Board of Directors.

Construction Act Task Force | Chair: Ted Dreyer

Mandate

The Construction Act Task Force is charged with ensuring that the Construction Act is implemented as intended and to support the passing of federal prompt payment legislation.

Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Committee | Chair: Ted Dreyer

Mandate

The Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Committee monitors Skilled Trades Ontario’s (STO) role in apprenticeship registration, completion, and certification, and advocates for fair funding and stronger completion outcomes on members’ behalf.

Procurement Committee | Chair: Ryan Kneisz

Mandate

The Procurement Committee provides leadership on key procurement issues by concentrating on high‑impact priorities, aligning longer‑term strategic objectives with near‑term opportunities to deliver practical value to member associations and their contractor members.

Chief Operating Officers Committee | Chair: Vacant

Mandate

The Chief Operating Officers Committee was created as part of COCA’s Strategic Plan in 2003 to provide a forum for exchanging information and discussing common opportunities and challenges among the Chief Operating Officers of member associations.