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Alberta’s wall and ceiling industry since 1972
The Alberta Wall and Ceiling Association (AWCA) is a non-profit trade association representing the Lather Interior Systems Mechanics (ISM) scope of work.

It serves to unite contractors, manufacturers, and distributors in proactively promoting the wall and ceiling industry, and educating the public and the government about industry issues.

Our scope includes:

  • Gypsum wallboard
  • Interior plaster
  • Suspended ceilings
  • Steel framing
  • Stucco
  • EIFS
  • Acoustic treatments & panels
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50+

YEARS OF
BUILDING INDUSTRY

Governance

The AWCA is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of volunteer members from regions and sectors of the industry;
Contractors, Distributors, and Manufacturers.

Working Committees include:

  • Apprenticeship and Education (A&E)
  • Members Events
  • Members Services (includes TES)
  • Stakeholder Relations.
Mission & Vision

Mission

Committed to continuous improvement of the wall and ceiling industry.

Vision

To be recognized as a professional and skilled industry that contributes positively to the economic and social well being of Albertans.

Core Values


Collaboration

Work closely with each other and our stakeholders to positively impact the wall and ceiling industry.

Accountability

Deliver programs and services that positively impact the wall and ceiling industry with transparency, openness to our membership, and fiscal sustainability.

Integrity

Maintain achievable and consistent standards that meet or exceed regulatory requirements. We provide professional support and mentoring to members and the public. We are governed by our code of ethics, our bylaws and our policies to ensure fair practices.

Sustainability

Develop opportunities for member companies to actively engage in recruitment, training, education standards and professional development to sustain the wall and ceiling industry.

Safety

Promote a safe work environment. Promote and advocate safety education. Contribute to the design and construction of safe buildings.

Innovation

Promote and celebrate the unique and innovative projects, products and services that showcase members’ skills, talents and achievements.

2025 Board of Directors

Steve Boser
PRESIDENT

Kerr Interiors

Harley Chorney
PAST PRESIDENT / STAKEHOLDER CHAIR

IDEAL Contract Services Ltd.

Todd LeBlanc
APPRENTICESHIP & EDUCATION CHAIR

QSI Interiors

Twyla Von-Grad
MEMBER SERVICES CHAIR

Shoemaker Drywall Supplies

Kevin Power

DIRECTOR

Certainteed Canada

Grant Smith
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRETARY

Jamie Wright

DIRECTOR

Kenroc Building Supplies

Logan McPhail
VICE PRESIDENT / MEMBERS EVENTS CHAIR

Ceiling Centre Corporation

Valerie Antoniuk
TREASURER

Imperial Building Products

Stacy Dallyn
DIRECTOR

Dal-Tek Interiors

Yann Gingras

DIRECTOR

PAG Group

Brad Rogers

DIRECTOR

Panorama Building Systems

Derrick Kramer

DIRECTOR

Demand Interiors

Apprenticeship & Education Committee

Todd Leblanc

QSI Interiors

Michael Bailer

IDEAL Contract Services Ltd.

Morgan Smith

Haydyn

Donovan Brown

Gypsum Drywall Southern

Brad Galbraith

Ceiling Centre Corporation

Darryl Weibe

Kerr Interiors

Members Events Committee

Logan McPhail

Ceiling Centre Corporation

Stacy Dallyn

Dal-Tek Interiors

Curtis Duke

Pacific West Systems Supply

Samantha Foell

Rockwool

Jamie Wright

Kenroc Building Supplies

Kevin Power

Certainteed Canada

Members Services Committee

Twyla Von-Grad

Shoemaker Drywall Supplies

Tim Cameron

Sto Canada Ltd

Chris Leahey

Federated Insurance

Stakeholder Relations Committee

Harley Chorney

IDEAL Contract Services Ltd.

Arlene Lauer-Kruger

CAREERS

Affiliates

AWCA works collaboratively with other organizations to mutually pursue or advocate a specific issue to develop mutually beneficial programs and service. Some of our partner organizations are:
CAREERS: The Next Generation
BC Wall & Ceiling Association
Manitoba Wall & Ceiling Association
Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau
Alberta Trade Contractors Council
Construction Specifications Canada