Leadership by example.
Every member of the Chinook team is dedicated to providing exceptional service to all of our clients. Our people take their responsibilities very seriously, from the receptionist who answers your call to the field service technician who maintains your refrigeration and HVACR equipment.
Complex systems need the finest technicians to keep them operating at peak efficiency. At Chinook, we ensure that all of our field personnel and technicians are fully proficient and trained to the highest level.
Chinook Leadership
Iver Bonyai:
Iver joined Chinook in 1992, as a draftsman. Over the past 30 years, Iver’s role has grown to include project management for large and small clients in Calgary and surrounding areas. Always one to sweat the details, Iver maintains a very hands-on approach with client projects, being heavily involved in every aspect, from design through construction to delivery and equipment installation. Iver manages the companies IT systems and still generates AutoCAD drawings.
Iver appreciates that Chinook is very family-oriented and shares the company’s desire to grow that culture as a member of the ownership group. Iver believes that every Chinook customer deserves to be successful, and ensures that their projects, from concept and design, through refrigeration systems and fixtures, all function at their best, to support that goal.
Lynn Foreman:
Lynn has been with Chinook since 1990, providing key contributions to the success of both Chinook and its clients. Reflecting the best of Chinook, Lynn has historically made it a point to put customer service first, initially on the tools side with service and maintenance for 22 years and then as the Service Manager. Clients and colleagues alike appreciate Lynn’s thoughtful and balanced approach to meeting the varied needs of Chinook’s clients and employees.
As a member of the ownership group, Lynn continues to consistently demonstrate high standards of customer service for all Chinook employees and clients.
Sheena Fraterman:
Sheena is another long-time member of the Chinook family. Starting in 1988 as the office receptionist, Sheena has steadily added responsibilities to her resume. From accounting to HR to policy and procedure management, Chinook bears Sheena’s indelible stamp of excellence. Now, as Chinook’s Controller and Office Manager, Sheena shepherds the company’s financial well-being and shares the benefit of her experience with all of her colleagues.
Since investing in Chinook five years ago, Sheena has become a valued member of the executive group, providing wise counsel and fostering education for all employees.
Kevin Kisinger:
Kevin joined Chinook in 1993 as a second-year apprentice, specializing in supermarket and commercial construction. Kevin earned a Red Seal Journeyman accreditation, becoming a senior refrigeration technician. Now, Kevin has the title of vice-president, and is responsible for major customer accounts, estimating, and project quoting.
Kevin, as a member of the ownership group, is very committed to ensuring and growing customer satisfaction.
Chinook Careers
The best service comes from the best people. Great people are what have made Chinook Refrigeration the company it is today. Our team is sharply focused on our goal of delivering unsurpassed service to every one of our clients. If you think you have the qualities needed to be a member of the Chinook team, please send your resume here.