Episode 31 – Interview with Greg Rebelo

(Mallory) Today we are on site and speaking with Greg Rebelo, Site Foreman & Lead Installer with Elemex. Thank you for joining us today Greg.

(Greg) Thanks for having me.

(Mallory) Please explain in your own words what you do at Elemex.

(Greg) In house, in Ontario, I’m the leading jobs foreman, helping our crews. North America wide, I do a lot of training with different site installers that we throughout all of North America for our products.

(Mallory) How long have you been with the company?

(Greg) I’ve been with the company for probably about 8 or 9 years now.

(Mallory) What is the most fulfilling part of your job?

(Greg) Being a leader, having people look up to you. Sharing your knowledge.

(Mallory) What does a typical day look like for you?

(Greg) Typically, in house, a lot of site setup in the morning, getting the guys going. When I am doing Elemex travelling, I am with guys on site, walking through how all of the components work, how the system goes together and keeping them going on their projects.

(Mallory) Do you have a favourite project or building that you have worked on?

(Greg) 200 Amsterdam is probably one of my favorites in New York. It is a very, very tall building. That was a special one. This West 5 complex has numerous buildings that we have worked on and put our products on to. They’ve had some challenges and stuff and that has been exciting good to work with all of this.

(Mallory) What 3 words best describe your role?

(Greg) Leader, hard-nosed and organized.

(Mallory) What is your greatest achievement to date, personal or professional

(Greg) My kids being number one – I have 4 beautiful children. I’ve played a lot of sports, a lot of high-level soccer, so that, actually a great accomplishment as well.

(Mallory) What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?

(Greg) I enjoy nature walks, as I mentioned, sports. I enjoy soccer, golf, hockey. A lot of different activities that keep me busy.

(Mallory) Thank you for your time today Greg and for having us on site.

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