CCRA Executive Committee Introduction
The Canadian Crane Rental Association’s Executive for 2024-25 will consist of , Chair: Ryan Long, A.W. Leil Cranes & Equipment Ltd., Vice-Chair: Mike Lavoie, Myshak Crane & Rigging Ltd., Secretary-Treasurer: Guillaume Gagnon, Guay Inc. and Past Chair: Steve Anema, TNT Crane & Rigging Canada.
To learn more about the 2025-26 Executive Committee, check out the bios below:
Chair – Ryan Long, President, A.W. Leil Cranes & Equipment
Ryan is currently serving on his second term on the board of directors and first on the executive committee. During his first term, he served as Chair of the Membership Committee and played a role in the development of the Standard Terms & Conditions template for members and, more recently, preparing and launching the Canada-wide industry survey. With the entirety of his 20-year professional career spent in the crane and rigging service industry, he currently serves as the President of Nova Scotia-based crane rental firm A.W. Leil Cranes & Equipment, with coverage in five branches throughout Atlantic Canada.
“I have truly enjoyed my time on the board and learned so much from my colleagues. Now on my second term, I’ve come to realize that I am at the ‘sweet spot’ of both my career and time with the association. I’m at the half-way mark, which means I have considerable expertise and experience that I can use to help contribute to the board, support new members, and share experiences and learnings with others during our conferences. At the same time, I can still take advantage of being surrounded by industry leaders as the recipient of those same contributions,” Ryan says.
Outside of work, Ryan spends every possible minute with his wife Heidi and their two children. Together they enjoy all things outdoors, travel adventures, and rare quiet time at home.
Vice-Chair – Mike Lavoie, Operations Manager, Myshak Crane & Rigging Ltd.
Mike has been in the Crane industry since 2003, he started his apprenticeship in 2003 for a small Mom and Pop crane company in Stony Plain, Alberta. Mike is now the Operations Manager for Myshak Crane & Rigging, based out of Acheson Alberta, and has been with the Myshak Group for 13 years! Mike has been heavily involved with the weights & dimensions committee through the CCRA, working on harmonizing western Canada and improving the logistics of All Terrain Cranes. Mike will be serving his second term on the board of directors and his first term as the Secretary Treasurer on the Executive Committee.
“It has been a pleasure working with the industry leaders in the Crane and Rigging Industry. I truly value the time I have spent on the board, and being able to learn from all me colleagues. Looking forward to the future, and all the exciting these to come”
Secretary-Treasurer – Guillaume Gagnon, Guay Inc.
Executive Vice President of GUAY since 2011, Guillaume Gagnon has been part of the family business since the beginning of his career in 2001. Through his perseverance, he has gained in-depth knowledge of the organization and the crane rental industry, which has allowed him to rise through the ranks by taking on various strategic and operational responsibilities. His unifying leadership, combined with a long-term vision, actively contributes to the company’s growth and sustainability. A proud representative of the next generation of the family, Guillaume strives to blend tradition and innovation in every decision he makes.
Past Chair – Steve Anema, Vice President, TNT Crane and Rigging Canada
Steve has been active in the crane and rigging industry for over 18 years. He began his career with Eagle West Crane & Rigging in BC and continued with TNT Crane & Rigging following an acquisition in 2014. Throughout his career he has held various positions and is currently the Vice President of the Canadian businesses. Steve joined the CCRA’s board of directors in 2021 and served as Secretary-Treasurer in 2022-2023 and now Chair of the CCRA.
“My focus is the financial health of the organization, making sure we are able to progress as an association and support the initiatives we’re undertaking,” Steve says.
The CCRA is the primary nationally structured Canadian crane association that represents crane rental companies, crane owners, manufacturers, and suppliers to the Canadian crane industry.
