Our Team of Directors
STEVEN RINGLER
OGMA President
Steven Ringler entered the Glazier & Metal Mechanic trade in 1986 and received his Red Seal qualifications in 1990. He has over 30 years of experience in the glazing industry. In 2019, Steven joined Alumicor Limited and is now Client Development Manager for the GTA. Prior to that, was CEO of Oakville Glass & Mirror Ltd. Steven’s volunteer activities include acting as a Director for OGMA since 2010 and as OGMA President in 2013/2014. From 1995 to 2011, Steven was a Program Committee volunteer for the Hamilton Halton Construction Association, where he also served as Director/Board Member in 2003/2004.
ANDREW DOLPHIN
OGMA Past President
Andrew Dolphin has worked for over 20 years in the Glass and Metal Industry. Currently employed as General Manager of BVGlazing Concord, Andrew has also worked at Trulite Industries and Sherwood Windows. Andrew has been on the OGMA Directors Board for seven years and is currently serving his first term as President. Andrew graduated from the University of Guelph with a BA in Economics and has earned a Certified Technical Representative (CTR) designation from the CSC Toronto Chapter.
STEVE GUSTERSON
OGMA Vice President (Acting)
For more than 40 years, architects, contractors and installers have turned to Steve Gusterson for support with their architectural aluminum product selections and specifications. He has held numerous roles in his many years with Alumicor, and currently serves as VP, Pre-Construction, Canada. Based in Toronto, he works most closely with design teams and customers located in Ontario, helping them with their commercial building projects. Steve assisted with the creation of the Ontario version of the “British Columbia Glazing Systems Specifications Manual,” which became the basis of the 2010 national version that is still referenced today.
KEITH ELMER
OGMA Treasurer
Keith has served as an OGMA Director since 2010. His career in this industry started with commercial aluminum in 1977, and his accumulated work experience includes Kawneer, Zimmcor, Indalglass, Canadian Glass, and Commdoor Aluminum. He is currently employed with Harding Glass & Mirror where he has worked as a Project Manager for over 15 years.
BLAKE SANDERS
OGMA Secretary
Blake Sanders heads the Contract Administration Department, Joint Health and Safety Committee and often assists in managing the overall operations of Spandrel Tech Ltd. Having grown up working in the fabrication plant, gaining years of experience and knowledge of product data, application, and construction, Blake moved up within the company to one of the top management roles. While some may say they have a “lifetime of experience,” being the third generation in the family business, Blake has spent his entire life in the metal manufacturing field. In his spare time, Blake continues to use his Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree (HBK) to work as a Rehab Therapist, as well as being actively involved in sports, but his main focus is in growing the business.
Frank Fulton
OGMA Board Member
Frank Fulton spent the better part of his career leading the operations at Fulton Windows. He has served terms as president for both the OGMA and it’s predecessor, the MTGA. Frank has been a member of the CSA A440 Windows standard technical committee since 1985 and is a columnist for Glass Canada magazine. He currently operates Fultech Fenestration Consulting offering technical, project, improvement, and operational support to companies involved in the architectural glazing industry.
BRIAN WILES
OGMA Board Member
Brian Wiles has been in the glass industry since 1975. He has worked with Indal Products, Armourguard, Richmond Hill Glass, Protemp, and Walker Glass. Brian is currently employed by BV Glazing. In addition, Brian has been involved with the OGMA and its predecessor, the Metro Toronto Glass Association, for the past 30 years.
Greg Parkin
OGMA Board Member
Greg Parkin worked summers and weekends from age 13 to 19 at Brampton Glass and Mirror. In 1981, Greg started working with Burlington Glass and Mirror, the family business, where he is now the President and majority shareholder. Greg has been involved with the OGMA for over five years.
Steve Peso
OGMA Board Member
Steve Peso is a Technical Sales Representative with the Tremco Construction Products Group, with over 12 years of sales and management experience within the coatings and building envelope industry. Steve started his career at Sherwin Williams Paint Company and moved through various positions and progressive levels of responsibility. Ready to expand his knowledge into the broader coatings and construction business, Steve was drawn to the enthusiasm and camaraderie at Tremco. Steve obtained his Bachelor’s degrees in both Business Administration and Communications from Brock University and continues his lifelong learning through ongoing professional development within the company. When not at work, Steve enjoys spending time with his family and friends and completing many DIY projects around the home.
APRIL DONVITO
OGMA Board Member
April has been bringing her passion and enthusiasm to the architectural glass industry for over 25 years. She has worked for Armourguard, Oldcastle, Trulite, Richmond Hill Glass, Glastek, ProTemp, and since 2017 has worked for Imagic Glass. She started in the industry at the young age of 14, working summers while at school and gaining extensive knowledge of the products, the business, and the market. Selling architectural and decorative glass solutions aligns well with her passion for interior design and home staging. She prides herself in the long-lasting relationships she has made over the years. Each day she looks forward to working with Imagic’s clients to bring their project ideas to life and deliver nothing but the highest level of customer service available. When April is not working, you can find her shuffling her two boys to and from their competitive hockey events, working on home décor projects, and spending quality time with her family and girlfriends.
ERIC DIOTTE
OGMA Board Member
Eric has a science background from Carleton University but spent one-third of his life as a restaurateur, owning and operating DiVino Wine Studio in Ottawa, Ontario. A trained sommelier and chef, Eric returned to school following the pandemic. Richard Verdon, President of RSVP Agency, was a frequent restaurant customer and became Eric’s life coach. When Richard was looking for a new partner, Eric jumped at the opportunity. In November 2020, Eric started his new career as a building envelope sales representative with RSVP Agency. Over the past 2-1/2 years, he has taken multiple courses, amongst them architectural drawing, building envelope science, and window installation. He has travelled to Spain, Germany, and Asia to see glass manufacturers RSVP Agency represents in Canada. Eric is ready to share his newfound knowledge and passion for building envelope performance and products.
Mahendra Ojha
OGMA Board Member
Mahendra started out in the metal fabrication industry in 2000 after immigrating to Canada from Guyana. In 2016, he ventured out on his own and started Alcurv Canada. If you need it, Mahendra can find it. If you design it, he can make it. If it needs curving, he can create it. Small jobs, big jobs, and everything in between, Mahendra never shies away from any challenge. He is the person many of his customers call when they need top-quality metal products in a tight timeline. Mahendra has quickly established himself and Alcurv Canada as a go-to, one-stop shop for all things metal for the architectural and glazing industry. Each year he strives to surpass expectations, create new ventures, and find ways to bring even more innovative products to the market. Although well-established in his field, he looks forward to a long and industrious career, seeing where he can take Alcurv Canada next.