The Company. Our core Values. Our Beliefs.
Your home is likely the biggest investment in your life. At Red Robin Masonry we understand that investment but also the stresses that come along with maintaining it. It’s often hard to find a tradesperson or contractor you can trust. Many times jobs don’t go as planned and the final invoice is more than what’s expected. We understand those problems so we can alleviate and avoid them. At Red Robin Masonry that’s our goal and commitment to you. We pride ourselves on doing what we say we’re going to do and on time!
It’s our vision to give you the comfort in knowing that any project being done on your home is in good hands. We provide all the necessities, trained expertise and communication so that you can sleep well at night. We make sure we do by knowing that we stuck to our everyday code; ‘doing everything in our day honestly and to the best of our ability’.
It is our mission to become the most respected and trusted masonry company in Ontario.
Meet The Team
David Bissinger
David Bissinger has an MBA from the Ivey School of Business and has worked at several large organizations such as General Motors and Cintas in an executive role. David’s business acumen paired with his drive for excellence has allowed Red Robin to succeed at staying customer focused and successfully expand their business. Although he loves looking at the ‘big picture’ he likes to still follow up with every single customer to make sure they’re 100% satisfied with every job.
Michael Etchells
With over 20 years of masonry experience behind him, Michael Etchells has worked his way to the top of his field. Born into a family of masons, Michael is a third generation master of his trade. Overseeing all teams, Michael leads by example being attentive to the finest of details and making sure every project is treated like it’s his own home. Aided by his expertise and work ethic he has led Red Robin to successfully complete each project with the highest quality of workmanship.
John Ambrose
John has had the shared privilege of working with the company since day one, having been the first employee of Red Robin Masonry. During the early summers he worked his way from labourer to site foreman all the while attending University full time during the school year. Upon graduation from Dalhousie University, John returned to Red Robin Masonry to take on the new responsibility of Partner. Although often on the road meeting prospective customers and managing contractor relationships, John still takes the time to help manage his sites and does regular ‘drop ins’ to ensure the product remains as good as his word.
Andrew Poole
Andrew first met David while the two were students at the University of Western Ontario. While attending university he spent the summers working in landscaping, enjoying the physical aspects of the job as well as the elements involved in creating beautiful hardscape designs. After graduation, Andrew spent time overseas teaching English in Vietnam and indulging his love of travel. Upon returning to Canada in 2012, Andrew worked as a labourer and mason’s assistant, focusing on stone work, brick and block construction. Andrew’s strong work ethic and connection with some of the best masons in the industry made for a natural transition to the Red Robin team. He combines more than 10 years of on-site experience in residential and commercial construction with an understanding of client demands to ensure every Red Robin Masonry project is completed to the utmost satisfaction of the customer.
Joe Sanita
Joe has spent the last 10 years with Red Robin Masonry and has gained a deep understanding of masonry practises and business operations from many different perspectives. Having started as a labourer over a decade ago, Joe’s skills today in masonry give him an expert perspective, and he takes pride in the ability to solve some of the most unique and challenging problems that we are faced with in the trade.
Joe’s approach from years in the industry along with his passion of working with people have brought him to success in his current role as Operations Manager. He works closely with the team of masons to provide them with the tools they need to fulfill daily projects effectively and optimize their delivery of work. In addition, Joe works directly with customers and contractors so that they are provided with an exceptional experience and overall are happy with the outcome of the project.
Anna Bissinger
With over 15 years experience in office management, Anna has a demonstrated history in customer service. Her attention to detail, communication, organization skills and overall professionalism have made Anna a tremendous asset to the team. Often juggling many tasks, Anna thrives in the fast paced environment that is Red Robin Masonry.
History of Red Robin Masonry
What started off as a vision amongst two friends has become a reality larger than both could have imagined. Red Robin Masonry has grown to become a leader in masonry repair and construction in the GTA. Red Robin co-owner Mike Etchells had begun working in masonry with his father during summer break when he was 12 years old. Fast forward 15 years, at the age of 27 and an accomplished mason, Etchells was looking to further himself within his career. At the same time, co-owner David Bissinger was graduating with a master’s degree in business from the Ivey School of Business.
It was always Dave’s dream to become an entrepreneur and he was anxious to put his knowledge and training in business to practice. Full of ambition the two friends decided to join talents.
From our humble beginnings as a 2 man operation we have stayed dedicated to improving as a company. Now with over 20 employees Red Robin has become a force in Toronto’s masonry industry with an ever-growing list of satisfied clients.