Founders & Executive

Built on 100 years of founder experience, Onyx is a Tier 1 mechanical contracting company that values relationships, delivers on its promises, and honours its handshakes.
Every time. Every day.

Chris Nielsen

Partner

Having entered HVAC in 1990, Chris holds diplomas in both HVAC Systems Design and Energy Management.

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John McKinnon

Partner

John entered the HVAC field in 1985 and holds diplomas in both HVAC Systems Design and Energy Management.

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Bryon Backus

Partner

Bryon, a Master Plumber by trade, began his apprenticeship with General Mechanical in 1986.

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Adam Caschera

Partner

Adam Caschera, a Master Plumber, joined Onyx Mechanical in 2008 playing a crucial role in major projects such as the Toronto Eaton Centre.

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Executive

Mike Hupel

Design Assist Manager

Mike Blundell

Director of Construction

Asim Rashid

Estimating Manager

Adam Caschera

Senior Project Manager

Jim Marano

Project Manager

Shaffiq Rajan

Project Manager

Margaret Craig

Project Coordinator

Drew Richards

Purchasing Agent

Karen Backus

Office Manager

Founders & Executive