- Peggy Zurkan
Manager, Learning  
& Development
Steady Leadership
Attention to Detail
      Before training or 
events, Ron noticed 
everything: Is the mic 
loud enough? Is it cold in 
here? Even chair comfort 
mattered to him. He 
genuinely cared about 
people having a good 
experience.
Strategic Vision
      Ron could dream 
big while still noticing 
the smallest details. He 
understood the industry, 
spotted things others 
missed and was always 
open to trying something 
unique – as long as it 
was done well.
- Carman Tang
Graphic Designer
- Sharla Makar
Administrator + 
Property Manager
Practical Advisor
      Ron was always 
looking out for us – 
making sure we were 
making smart investments, 
not overpaying for health 
benefits and offering 
thoughtful, practical 
advice whenever we 
needed it.
      I moved to Canada 
by myself when I was 18 
years old. While I was 
working hard to build a 
life in a new country, WCA 
gave me a sense of home 
away from home. Ron was 
always willing to help with 
the countless government 
applications and anything 
else I needed. Whenever 
I told him I was travelling 
across the world to visit 
my family, he would joke 
that I should make sure to 
come back. And I always 
did. Ron, as a great boss 
and mentor, played a 
huge part in that.
      When I first started 
24 years ago, someone 
came out of a boardroom 
meeting upset, lit a 
cigarette at my desk, and 
left. Shortly after, Ron 
came out and quietly 
asked, ‘Holly, are you 
okay?’ That small moment 
stayed with me. Fast 
forward 24 years, and 
when Ron announced his 
retirement, he looked at 
me again and asked the 
very same thing: ‘Holly, 
are you okay?’ Over the 
years, that same steady, 
supportive presence has 
remained constant. Ron 
leads with a quiet kind of 
care and awareness, even 
in the middle of chaos or 
high-pressure situations. 
That’s who Ron is.
- Holly
McClelland
Office 
Administrator  
& Meetings / 
Events
- Prerna Verma
Project Coordinator 
+ Information 
Systems Specialist
- Les
Maksymowicz
Manager, Construction 
Information & News 
     Ron provided the 
foundation for limitless 
growth, building a 
first-class organization 
where people had the 
opportunity to thrive. 
He led by example 
with a legendary work 
ethic, putting in the long 
hours to build WCA 
while never forgetting to 
celebrate the wins and 
enjoy the journey.
Leading by 
Example
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