Don Giffin is a 50-year veteran of the specialty contracting business. Learning the business from the ground up, Don has experience within the markets his organization serves that is second to none. Since the inception of Giffin, as a direct result of knowledge, integrity, and leadership, Don has produced a global leader in surface finishing systems.
Richard Giffin has been involved in the paint finishing industry for over 20 years. Learning the business from the ground up, Richard has held successful tenure in all areas of the business, including field operations, engineering – design, purchasing, proposal – estimation, and sales.
Shane Gerkin has over 40 years of experience in the paint finishing Industry. Prior to joining Giffin Inc., Shane worked for both AB Myr, and ABB where he held positions as Proposal and Estimating Manager, Director of Engineering and Design, and Vice President of Operations. Shane holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Cleary College.
Daniel Burnard performed contract lifecycle management and cost management for more than 40 years in the power generation and paint finishing sectors of construction. He has spent the last 11 years at Giffin, Inc. Prior to joining Giffin, Inc. Dan worked for Bechtel Power, ABB, and Detroit Stoker in various positions, including contract management, project management, sales management, and cost administration.
Doug Giffin began his career in paint finishing in 2011. Since then, he has held numerous roles within purchasing, project cost accounting and finance. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Guelph, as well as a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Finance from Walsh College.
Dominic Ventola has 40 years of experience working in large, high-volume manufacturing settings in both the United States and Canada, including Paint Finishing and Operations. Prior to joining Giffin, Dominic spent a long career with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) where he held numerous positions, including Plant Manager of the Belvidere (IL) Assembly Plant, and North American Director of Manufacturing Engineering for General Assembly. Dominic holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Toronto.