We are proud to feature Rick Wagner, President of Maxwell Floors, in BCCA's Legends of Construction podcast series, which celebrates the leadership and innovation of those who built BC. We thank Kirk LaPointe for his contribution to this podcast.
Rick Wagner: British Columbia Legend of Construction.
The Legends of Construction Podcast series is a celebration of those who helped build British Columbia. We congratulate these industry leaders for their accomplishments, learn from their insight and draw inspiration from their indomitable spirit. This limited edition podcast series is an initiative of the BC Construction Association. Visit our website at bccassn.com
President of Maxwell Floors, Rick Wagner also sits on the Board of Directors at the National Floor Covering Association, as well as at INSTALL, the International Standards and Training Alliance. Boasting over 38 years' experience in the contract floorcovering industry, Rick began at Maxwell Floors the company in 1980 as an apprentice floor mechanic/ installer and received his journeyman certification in 1984. Founded in 1965, at Sapperton, New Westminster, Maxwell Floors is one of Western Canada’s leading contract floor covering companies. Maxwell provides the supply and installation services of resilient, carpet and specialty products to the industrial, commercial and institutional markets and has completed nine public-private partnerships (P3) Health Care projects.
In 1984, Rick moved to Zurich, Switzerland to further his floor covering training and certifications. He returned to BC after three years to rejoin the family business as a salesperson. In 1999, Rick completed his three-year diploma “Marketing and Sales Management” from the Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration, UBC.
His contributions include:
-Past President of the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (BC) 2009
-Past Board of Director British Columbia Floorcovering Association 2010
-Past National Board of Director at Canadian Association of Family Enterprise 2012
-Past Chair CAFÉ Vancouver 2011
-Past Chair Vancouver Regional Construction Association 2013
-Past Co-Chair SkillPlan 2013
-Former Advisor at UBC Sauder School of Business- Business Family Centre,
-2013 Advisor to BC Deputy Ministers & Industry Infrastructure Forum Membership 2014.
Current work includes:
- National Floorcovering Association of Canada
- NFCA director member
-Canadian Construction Association CCA Director at Large -Trade Contractor Division BC.
Rick created the “Rolf Wagner Floorcovering Mentoring Apprentices Award", an annual award recognizing outstanding Journeypersons. Rick continues to contribute his expertise to BC's construction industry.
We are proud to feature Rick Wagner in BCCA's Legends of Construction podcast series, celebrating the leadership and innovation of those who built BC. We thank Kirk LaPointe, for his contribution to this podcast.