Our Team
Our team at McKenzie & Associates is a collective force of dedicated individuals striving to deliver unparalleled consulting services. From experienced project management specialists, to strategic advisors, each member contributes a unique skill set, ensuring the success of every endeavor.
Get to know the faces behind our success and explore the team and diverse backgrounds that make McKenzie & Associates a leader in the industry. Together, we are committed to exceeding expectations and driving your projects to new heights.
Scotty McKenzie, AScT, DIPL.T
Principal & Senior Project Manager
Scotty is an extremely versatile project manager with 18 years of project experience and a proven reputation for delivering on a wide variety of complex projects. During his career, Scotty contributed to over $1.3B in transportation and infrastructure projects, leading over 50 of them as the PM. His assignments included everything from standard (planning, paving, bridge, grading, etc.) assignments to slide mitigation, rest areas, roundabouts and even major negotiations with Indigenous Communities and Municipalities. No project is too small, too large or too complex for Scotty to handle.
Awards:
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Premiere’s Award:
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Highway 99 – Ten Mile Slide | Finalist – Regional Impact (2022)
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Deputy Minister Award:
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Highway 97C – Loon Lake Rest Area | Winner – Innovation Award for 1st Car Charging Stations & Wi-Fi at MoTI Rest Area (2019)
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TAC National Infrastructure Achievement Award:
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Highway 99 – Ten Mile Slide | Winner (2022)
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PM for the following ACEC Award Projects:
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Baxter Bridge Emergency Repairs | Winner – Engineering Excellence (2023)
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Highway 99 – Ten Mile Slide | Winner – Structures Category (2022)
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Highway 97A – Sicamous Roundabout | Winner – Grading Category (2019)
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Back Valley Road Repairs | Finalist – Specialized Engineering Services (2017)
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PM for the following Deputy Minister CoTY Awards:
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Highway 93/95 – Radium Roundabout | Winner – Grading Category (2020)
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Highway 1 – Tobiano to Highway 5 | Winner – Paving Category (2011)
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Dustin Walsh, B.Sc
Project Manager
Dustin is a Project Manager, and joined MAPS in 2023. He brings 14 years of project management experience, 3 of which came from the transportation and road maintenance sector working for Dawson Road Maintenance (DRM) as a Project Manager. Dustin’s background in the construction industry, coupled with his education in the Biological Sciences, give him a very diverse skillset and knowledge base. He is known for his practical, common-sense approach, consistently doing what’s right for the project and clients by motivating his project teams to pursue efficient, logical and cost-effective solutions. Dustin is always eager to tackle new and exciting opportunities, no matter how simple or complex, as he continues to develop his project management skills and experience.
Chris Laramee
Project Manager
Chris joined MAPS in 2025 as a proven leader, detail-oriented professional and experienced Project Manager with a strong portfolio of civil infrastructure projects across British Columbia. His experience includes managing transportation projects including municipal works, underground utilities, public road improvements, private development projects as well as bridge and safety projects for the Ministry. Chris brings prior contractor experience and valuable perspectives, providing practical, constructible solutions and effective coordination during design and construction. Chris is an ambitious project manager always looking for opportunities to expand his knowledge and experience in the civil engineering industry.
Kyle Varley, BBA
Assistant Project Manager
Kyle joined MAPS in 2023 and is an extremely hard-working individual willing to take on any challenge. Kyle was involved in several highly complex projects within the Ministry’s Trans-Canada Highway program, where he contributed to over $300M in projects. Kyle has since provided project management support on several other large scale and complex projects such as the Highway 99 Ten Mile Slide and the Highway 97 Taylor Bridge North Slope Stabilization project, while also delivering a number of his own resurfacing projects. Kyle has valuable experience in stakeholder engagement, indigenous consultation, design negotiations and has worked under numerous reputable project managers. Kyle’s work ethic and desire to learn are unparalleled and are a significant asset to any project team.
Lisa Mahaffey
Project Technician
Lisa joined MAPS as a Project Management Technician in 2026, bringing over 25 years of experience, including the past five years with the Ministry of Transportation & Transit supporting the Regional Resurfacing Program. During her time with the Ministry, Lisa focused on project and contract management and played an integral role in the coordination and delivery of annual and multi-year resurfacing projects. Lisa brings strong organizational and communication skills, a detail-oriented approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Recognized for her mentorship and ability to foster a positive, collaborative work environment, she is a valued team member who takes pride in supporting both her colleagues and the successful delivery of projects.
Jennifer Beson
Project Technician & Office Coordinator
Jennifer, a Project Technician at MAPS, joined our team in early 2025 with experience supporting a wide variety of projects across British Columbia. She brings a strong background from prior roles with the Ministry’s maintenance contractor, where she coordinated numerous emergency works and Quantified Plan projects. Since joining MAPS, Jennifer has supported our team of Project Managers with several complex assignments and has gained valuable experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement. She plays a key role in assisting with the delivery of our projects and applies her practical experience as our Office Coordinator to ensure our team stays organized and efficient.