DMC Recruitment

When Stephen first stumbled across the building materials industry in 2012, he had over 15 years executive search experience across multiple industries and multiple continents. He quickly realized that the building supplies sector, one of North America’s largest sectors of employment, was sorely underserviced by the executive search and recruitment industry: less than a handful of industry-specialist recruiters truly understood the nuances of the sector. Since then, Stephen has devoted his career to addressing this void and has become one of Canada’s leading specialists in building materials recruitment. With over 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Stephen has developed an extensive network across North America and has been involved in more than 500 placements into the sector. Having worked with manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and buying groups in nearly every State or Province in North America, Stephen fully understands the demand for a high-quality recruitment service for the building supply industry. As a founding Partner of DMC Recruitment Group, Stephen is on a mission to meet this demand and make DMC the most successful building supply recruitment firm in North America. With his extensive executive search experience and his specialized knowledge of the building materials industry, Stephen is a trusted influencer in your passive candidate market. A proven headhunter of talent, having personally placed over 100 senior-level candidates into the North American building supply industry, Stephen utilizes his over 10, 000 LinkedIn industry connections along with propriety and third-party data sources to leave no stone unturned in his searches. Always keeping a finger on the pulse of the building materials industry, Stephen is a regular contributor to a variety of industry publications, an active member of multiple business material industry associations, and a frequent attendant of key industry trade shows such as WRLA, Construct Canada, Surfaces, and NAHB. Stephen firmly believes that staying ahead of industry trends is essential to providing the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and successful recruitment system. Stephen has a long history of engaging high-performing talent that other agencies can’t access. His outcome-driven focus ensures that he finds committed high performers that are invested in a company’s process. He is passionate about working with leadership teams across the industry and is thoroughly invested in ensuring that the leadership of today and tomorrow is equipped to continue the growth of the building materials industry.

Building Materials Recruitment Manufacturers | Distribution | Buying Groups | Private Equity | Retail Alex is a Founding Partner of DMC Recruitment and a highly specialized Building Materials industry recruiter. For over a decade, she has built an extensive industry network that spans the building materials supply chain, from manufacturers and distributors to specification channels, buying groups, and LBM retail across Canada and the US. Her deep understanding of industry dynamics, sales channel nuances, and client priorities has enabled 300+ successful placements. Built on credibility, reach, and long-standing relationships, Alex’s reputation has made her a trusted name across the building materials sector. Partnering with clients across Canada and the United States, including businesses reaching across either side of the border, Alex has led searches in over 32 U.S. states and all Canadian provinces and territories. Alex brings practical insight into both markets, and a consistent ability to access and secure top talent on behalf of her clients. Alex is known for her transparent, efficient, and hands-on approach. She builds relationships that last, often working with the same clients and candidates for over a decade. Her work spans a wide range of disciplines at the intermediate to executive level, including: • General Management • Executive Search • Sales and Business Development • Specification Sales • Marketing • Operations • Manufacturing • Procurement and Supply Chain • Finance and Accounting • Human Resources Outside of work, Alex is a mum to three young boys. When she’s not recruiting, she’s usually on the move with her family—playing, exploring, or planning their next adventure.

Craig is a people-focused Recruitment Operations Director at DMC Recruitment Group, with a passion for developing high-performing Recruitment Consultants and driving business growth. A strong focus on coaching and mentoring consultants at all levels, developing recruitment strategies and consultant performance while aligning recruitment operations with company objectives. Strong advocate for inclusive leadership, continuous improvement, and performance through empowerment. Outside of work, Craig spends his time with his wife, 2 kids and their Cocker Spaniel, Maverick. You can usually find them at the park, playing various sports or throwing a frisbee. During the hockey season, he is usually on the couch cheering on the Leafs. Craig is always open to discussing career opportunities at DMC, industry trends, or offering any advice he can. Feel free to connect! [email protected] 647.533.8538

Shawna has an experienced and proven track record recruiting within the Architecture, Design and Construction industry across North America. With a Master’s in Environmental Design and a well-developed network of industry professionals, she has both the technical understanding of the design and development process as well as an active network and deep-rooted connections within the market developing exceptional relationships with her clients and candidates throughout the industry. Shawna is a Founding Partner of DMC Recruitment Group and is focused in working with her clients and candidates in the Architecture & Design industry working with various search engagements of specific positions throughout North America including; Principal, Director, Senior Architect, Architect, Technologist, Designer, Project Manager and other positions within small to large architecture and engineering design firms within this discipline. The combination of Shawna’s education, experience and passion for design fuels her goals to develop further relationships with her clients and candidates and her focus on developing an educated and reliable recruitment agency specifically in the industries of architecture and design, building materials and construction. Shawna believes in the development of healthy environments and the design of human spaces as cohesive elements of our built environment and how we as humans can develop and build those spaces. She is passionate about design and spaces but is stronger at developing the relationships with the individuals that create those rather than being one herself. She is a past competitive triathlete and an avid believer in living a healthy and balanced life and wants to promote this in her business ethics and create a strong and safe environment for all of her clients and candidates to connect further.

Bilingual adventurer, Karine has charted an exciting and varied career path that has led her to the dynamic industry of recruitment. Before becoming the Manager for the Building Materials Division at DMC Recruitment, Karine pursued a professional career as a pilot with Air Canada and Porter Airlines, served in the Canadian Armed Forces, and was an expedition guide in Nunavut. With a diverse work experience, Karine brings her superior emotional intelligence, determination, and tenacity to the recruitment industry. Since 2015, Karine has managed a record of exceptional placements across North America in the building materials industry. She was the recipient of the trophy from the Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services(ACSESS) for the province of Quebec in 2023, and she has been standing out as one of the top performers within DMC Recruitment. Karine works closely with manufacturers, distributors, buying groups, and retailers in the building materials industry. She also seeks candidates for roles in architecture & design and construction. With her ability to work across Canada and the United States from coast to coast, she brings a unique capability to access the Quebec and Francophone markets. Outside of work, Karine is a busy mom. When she's not chasing after her two very active children, she dedicates her time to creativity of all kinds and sports

Mark has over 20 years of recruitment experience and has worked and led teams in the UK, Asia, and North America. His experience leading diverse teams has taught him that successful people management is about more than achieving results—it's about listening, coaching, providing clarity, and creating opportunities for growth. He is passionate about helping individuals recognize their strengths, navigate challenges, and reach their full potential while building collaborative, accountable, and high-performing teams. Outside of work mark enjoys spending time with his family, horse riding, paddle boarding and is a junior development sprint & hurdles coach.