ABOUT

Cenlo was founded in 1995 as a small building architectural design and construction company serving clients throughout Ontario.  Cenlo offers BCIN certified custom architectural designs, civil and structural professional engineering services, and radon mitigation and design.  We thrive on delivering construction-ready projects for new initiatives, whether in the municipal, commercial, residential, or industrial sectors.  Our key staff are natives to Sault Ste. Marie in Northern Ontario and have an underlying appreciation for the challenges we face in a northern climate.  We provide commercial/residential site developments, linear infrastructure, steel, timber, and concrete designs, coastal/marine engineering, structure rehabilitation, and much more.  Cenlo is a local, independently owned and operated firm in affiliation with Soo Mill Buildall.  This affiliation allows us to work directly with owners, contractors, and product suppliers throughout Algoma to deliver quality, practical, cost-effective solutions in a timely manner.

 

Don McEwen, Architectural Technologist, Civil Technician, BCIN 36670 - Director

Mr. McEwen founded Cenlo Enterprises in 1995 after his term with Maple Leaf Custom Homes, where he was employed for nearly ten years as an architectural designer.  From the mid-'80s, McEwen worked in the architectural field, responsible for coordination with clients, contractors, and building departments.  After founding Cenlo, McEwen obtained his BCIN certification and has been a successful architectural designer focusing on OBC Part 9 small buildings and housing.  Mr. McEwen has nearly 30 years of architectural and construction experience with small buildings and custom designs. 

In addition to architectural design, Mr. McEwen also specializes in environmental radon mitigation, consultation, design, and inspection services.  He founded Canada Radon Inc. in 2013 and has performed testing and mitigation work across Canada for various Federal and Provincial entities (RCMP, Schools, CBRE, etc.) along with hundreds of residential customers and has become a national leader in radon mitigation in Canada.  Canada Radon Inc. was sold in the spring of 2022 and Mr. McEwen remains active as a consultant. Cenlo Engineering Inc. continues to offer radon mitigation services under Cenlo Engineering Inc.

 

Jordan Williams, P.Eng. – Principal Engineer / Office Manager

Jordan leads the dedicated team at Cenlo. Jordan has wanted to be an engineer for as long as he can remember, and he is dedicated to helping his clients.  He is experienced in structural and civil engineering sub-disciplines, having practiced in the industrial, commercial and residential sectors.  Jordan has completed a wide variety of projects throughout Nothern Ontario and beyond.  He enjoys seeing the results of his work and the benefits they bring to others.  Entering the workforce in 2010, he has remained committed to expanding his skills within the civil engineering industry.  Jordan has been an Ontario-licensed Professional Engineer since 2018 and has been responsible for many successful projects.  Since licensure, Jordan has remained in the engineering consulting industry, having completed tours at well-established firms before joining Cenlo in 2023.  He regularly implements the practical knowledge picked from the minds of his mentors along the way.  Above all, Jordan is focused on helping his clients and playing his part to ensure safe structures and services for all.  When he's not working, he enjoys nothing more than a fishing trip with his kids.   

Mitchell Jalak – Civil Technologist, BCIN (small buildings)

Mr. Jalak is the lead Civil Engineering Technologist with Cenlo Engineering, primarily responsible surveying, drafting and preliminary design. With technology diplomas from Sault College and Cambrian College, and a few good years of consulting experience, Mitchell has become proficient with executing the inspection, design, and drafting aspects of many engineering projects with the engineering team.   He has gained extensive experience in residential and civil projects, including but not limited to commercial development, municipal infrastructure, industrial engineering, surveying and locating. 

 

Mike Blair, Civil Technologist - Surveyor- Designer

Since graduating from the Civil Engineering Program at Sault College in 2001, Mike has continued to grow his expertise working at some of the most experienced engineering and surveying firms in the Algoma district. Starting off with Maple Leaf Custom homes supporting construction layout and material costing, he later joined D.S Urso surveying performing geomatics and land surveys, residential layout, along with drafting subdivision plans. With that experience Mike then moved into the civil and engineering profession. Starting with Northern Survey Services as a civil, industrial, and construction surveyor, Mike was involved in many large projects requiring precise layout and data collection. Working with precision leveling, total stations, GPS, 3d laser scanners and CAD platforms, he became know for his attention to detail and accuracy on the job as well as training on the use of surveying equipment and construction principals. In 2010, Mike was hired by STEM Engineering Group where he began working in civil design and quickly became an advanced user of civil 3D for municipal, residential, and commercial design. Embracing his previous knowledge and current experience, Mike now supports projects from field to finish through data collection, model design, tender/contract drawings sets, field verification, and contract administration. Over the last 20+ years in the industry, Mike has been involved in land developments, mining and exploration sectors, steel manufacturing plants, gas and oil industries, and municipal infrastructure designs while embracing the latest technology and advanced principals to the project. This experience is now added to the Cenlo Engineering team where he continues to advance his career.

 

Manny Shende, B-Eng. – Engineer (internship)

Mangesh Shende, who goes by Manny, is a dedicated civil designer with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from McGill University, where he graduated with honors in 2019. With over nine years of experience in drafting, designing, and project management, Manny has built a strong background in structural and geotechnical engineering. Manny is expected to gain his professional designation of P-Eng. from Professional Engineers Ontario later this year.

Manny has had the opportunity to work at Heathrow Group in Sault Ste. Marie, where he played a crucial role in several significant projects. His most notable achievement was serving as the Lead Designer and later as the Project Manager for the Windsor Place Retirement Residence. He was involved from initial design through to the successful completion of extensive renovations. His contributions ensured the project was delivered on time and within budget.

His experience also extends to major projects like The Tech Complex, where he helped redesign spaces to meet new needs, and confidential projects at HSB Engineering for Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Plants. At Equipbureau Canada Inc., Manny worked on designing plans for over 30 WeWork office spaces across Canada.

Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, and skilled in steel and reinforced concrete structure design, Manny approaches engineering with a practical, economical, and thoughtful mindset. He looks forward to applying his expertise to deliver effective solutions and support the success of future projects at Cenlo Engineering.

 

Kirby Sampson – Architectural Technologist

Mr. Sampson is a senior Architectural Technologist with Cenlo Engineering, primarily responsible for drafting and preliminary design.  He possesses a diploma from Northern College and has over 20 years experience in private consulting. Mr. Sampson has extensive experience in heavy industrial sectors with steel mills and mining, with a focus on structural and site layouts. Previous to his Architectural undertakings, Mr. Sampson was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces - P.P.C.L.I. (Infantry - Airborne).

 

Felix Berry, B-Eng. – Engineer (in-training)

Felix is a hard working individual who recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Lakehead University. Felix has extensive site experience in the civil engieerning discipline. This knowledge has allowed Felix to represent Cenlo Engineering as a site inspector where he ensures layout and product compliance. In the office, Felix assists with our engineering team with drafting and structural analysis.

Felix has a great work ethic and is a valuable member of our team.