New GVCA president to focus on technology, education and sustainability

CAMBRIDGE, ONT. — Jeff MacIntyre has been appointed the new incoming president of the Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA).

MacIntyre is taking over from Martha George, who has served as president of the association since 2006. 

George will continue on to mentor MacIntyre until Oct. 31. The two spent six years as founding board members of the Waterloo Economic Development Corporation.

MacIntyre is a community builder and connector who has experience with organizations and businesses that focus on continued growth through innovation, indicates a release. He has held numerous leadership roles in both the public and private sectors and he is past chair of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and served on its board for more than 15 years.

He is also a former board member of the Grand River Hospital Foundation, spearheaded the Small Business Ventures Program at Conestoga College, and founded several small businesses. He also has experience in the insurance industry. His focus through all has been on business development.

“I look forward to continuing to enhance the value of participation and raising GVCA’s profile,” said MacIntyre in a statement. “Technology, talent, education, government relations, a focus on sustainability and continually finding new opportunities will keep the association relevant and allow it to continue to grow and thrive.”