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About Us

During the summer of 2006 and following his first year of Commerce at Queen's University, Scott Metherell recognized the opportunity to cater to a niche market of island cottagers within Georgian Bay and responded to this demand by creating and launching BigRedWorks in conjunction with his brother, Todd Metherell, and sister, Brynn Metherell.  BigRedWorks is a cottage maintenance and barging business that has been servicing cottagers and community members within the Honey Harbour and Cognashene areas for the past 16 years. The success of BigRedWorks can be attributed to our hard working employees, dedicated leadership team, and most importantly - our customers. This year we will continue to offer a wide array of services with the goal of helping you take the work out of your weekend.

Current Employees

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Scott Metherell 

CEO

 

Originally from Burlington, Scott has been cottaging in the Honey Harbour area for the past 32 years. Scott is a graduate of Queen’s University in 2009, where he received an Honours Bachelor of Commerce. Scott has devoted the last 16 years of his life to growing a successful and thriving business venture, working hard to coordinate jobs and a team of employees.

 

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Todd Metherell

COO

 

Todd has been cottaging in the Honey Harbour area for the past 30 years. Todd is a graduate of Conestoga College in 2007, where he received a degree in Civil Environmental Engineering. Todd is well known for his commitment to detail when accomplishing tasks, his comprehensive knowledge of the local waterways and drive to ensure that customer satisfaction is the top priority in every job.

Brynn Metherell, CPA, CMA

CFO 

 

Brynn is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University in 2013, where she completed an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration with Co-Op. She has also completed her Chartered Professional Accounting & Certified Management Accounting designations. She currently works full time at Metherell Financial with her Father, Marty.  Brynn looks forward to helping out behind the scenes this cottaging season.

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Joe Marcot

VP of Field Operations

 

Working in the Honey Harbour area for 25 years, Joe has a vast knowledge of the area and years of experience in the maintenance and marine industries. He has worked in the background at BigRed for many years and brings many assets such as a certified marine mechanic and a certified health and safety trainer. He has spent years managing crews in the field and we are excited to have his leadership and positive energy here at BigRed.

In his spare time, Joe can be found hiking, traveling the world or getting a morning run in. 

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Adrienne L.

 

Years with BigRed- 8

Education- U of G B.Sc, RMT, Osteopath

Hobbies- Camping and cottage life

Future career aspiration- Travel everywhere

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Kelly S.

Years with BigRed- 2-3

Education- Georgian College - 

Hospitality Management for Hotel & Resorts 

York University - 2 years - Music 

Hobbies- Boating & Traveling

Future career aspiration

I'm still waiting to win the lottery

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Kendra Q

Years with BigRed- 1 

Education- Graduated Carleton University in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a focus in Psychology

Hobbies- Camping, Gymnastics, Skiing, and watching horror movies

Future career aspiration- Stay at home mom with no kids

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Taylor S.

Years with BigRed- 1

Education- University of Guelph Honours Psychology

Hobbies- Dog mom, cat mom, all things summer and Georgian Bay

Future career aspiration- Become extremely successful

The Team 

 

The BigRed team is constantly growing and adapting in order to meet your cottaging needs. Check out the individual profiles below to get a better idea of who may be working on your property this season!

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Cole W.
 

Years with BigRed- 10

Education- Graduated from Western University with a Bachelor of Medical Science with an Honours Specialization in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and a Minor in Genetics

Hobbies- Hiking, painting, road trip across Canada
Future career aspiration - 

World Traveller 

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Ryan H.

Years with BigRed- 7

Education- Conestoga College for Mechanical Engineering

and Georgian College for Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Hobbies- Holding my breath underwater for as long as possible and water sports

Future career aspiration- Astronaut

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Jack E.

Years with BigRed- 5

Education- Graduated Conestoga College in Woodworking Technician

Hobbies- Anything outdoors- seadooing, boating and hockey

Future career aspiration- Custom Furniture Builder

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Bryan L.

Years with BigRed- 2

Education- 

Hobbies

Future career aspiration

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Dave R.

Years with BigRed- 2

Hobbies

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Greg R.

Years with BigRed- 2

Hobbies

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Corbin W.

Years with BigRed- 8

Education-University of Edinburgh, MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment

Hobbies-Goofing around

Future career aspirations-Asset management- low-carbon impact investing; flower farmer

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Cole P.

Years with BigRed- 3

Education- Going into Grade 12

Hobbies- Hockey

Future career aspiration- Botanist

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Quinn P.

Years with BigRed- 3

Education- McGill University

Hobbies- Interpretive dance

Future career aspiration-

Magician

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Lauren B.

Years with BigRed- 3

Education- Honours specialization in environmental sciences

Hobbies- Looking at rocks, identifying plants and birds, collecting knowledge, lifting heavy weights

Future career aspiration-To be paid to look for rocks, be the next David Attenborough and reunite humans with the wilderness 

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Eli C.

Years with BigRed- 3

Education- High School Grad taking a year to work in Lake Louise

Hobbies- Skiing. Building

Future career aspiration- Architecture

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Ben L.

Years with BigRed- 3

Education- Grade 11

Hobbies- Cliff jumping, wakeboarding, guitar, rugby, snowboarding, hockey, football, swimming.

Future career aspiration- Something in business 

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Helena B.

Years with BigRed- 2

Education- Western BMOS & Psych

Hobbies- Rockband & learning things from Lauren

Future career aspiration- A cow farm somewhere cool

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Davis B.

Years with BigRed- 2

Education- Fanshawe Electrical Engineering

Hobbies- Boating

Future career aspiration- House wife

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Kalessy K.

Years with BigRed- 2

Education- Honours bachelors of arts in communications at Laurier University

Hobbies- Being with friends and family, being outside and bakingFuture career aspiration- Marketing and Human Resources

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Adam F.

Years with BigRed- 2

Education- Going into first year studying at Dalhousie University

Hobbies- Sports, reading and relaxing at the cottage

Future career aspiration-Anything that I can do at the cottage

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Sean P.

Years with BigRed- 1

Education- Graduated Grade 10

Hobbies- Playing hockey

Future career aspiration- Own my own cottage in Honey Harbour

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Owen P.

Years with BigRed- 1

Education- 1st year Kinesiology at Dalhousie

Hobbies- Playing sports

Future career aspiration- Chiropractor

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Ryan FC.

Years with BigRed- 1

Education- Hobbies

Future career aspiration

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Colin F.

Years with BigRed- 1

Education- Trinity College

Hobbies- Sports, Reading

Future career aspiration- I want to be an engineer

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Alex S.

Years with BigRed- 1

Education- Hobbies

Future career aspiration

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Lia F.

Years with BigRed- 1

Education-B.Arts Sc. (McMaster)

 Hobbies- Travelling, Photography & Videography, Content Creation, Swimming, Skiing, Shopping (lol), spending time with family & friends, and learning more every day!

Future career aspiration- Complete an MBA (& maybe some college programs/internships too) and then find a career in something pertaining to either Consumer Psychology, Social Media, or Graphic Design

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Charlie B.

Years with BigRed- 1

Education- 

Hobbies

Future career aspiration-

We all look forward to working with you and making the summer an enjoyable one.

The BigRed Crew is ready to put time back in your weekend by taking care of all your summer projects.

Until next time, Happy Boating.

Past Employees (i.e. The BigRed Hall of Fame)

The Vets (those that made a name for themselves)

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Andrew E.

Years with

BigRed- 3

Spencer B.

Years with

BigRed- 8

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Zack S.

Years with

BigRed- 3

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Jon L.

Years with

BigRed- 6

Kyle M.

Years with

BigRed- 6

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Graeme L.

Years with

BigRed- 4 

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Kayla

Years with

BigRed- 3

Nick H.

Years with

BigRed- 4

James T.

Years with

BigRed - 3

 

Christina J.

Years with

BigRed- 3 + part-time 

Beth G.

Years with

BigRed- 3 + Here&There

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Mary R.

Years with

BigRed- 3

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Elliott L.

Years with

BigRed- 5

 

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John W.

Years with

BigRed- 3

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Beth H.

Office Manager

Years with

BigRed- 3

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Campbell I.
Senior Project Manager
& Director of Business Expansion 
Years with BigRed- 7

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Brooke W.

Years with

BigRed- 5

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Spencer B.

Years with

BigRed- 5.5

The Crew (those that enjoyed a summer or two on The Bay)

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Shannon C.
Years with BigRed- Here and there

Reid M.
Years with BigRed- 1
Eric D.

Years with BigRed- 1

Gord K.

Years with BigRed- 2

Mark F.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Jordan H.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Connor E.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Colin U.

Years with BigRed- 1

Keith W.

Years with BigRed- 1

Cameron M.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Meg S.

Years with BigRed- 1.5yrs

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Matt P.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Tom F.

Years with BigRed- 1

Garrett B.

Years with BigRed- 1

Laura H.

Years with BigRed- 1

Claire G.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Dean M.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Tom P.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Alex M.

Years with BigRed- 2

Jade W.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Matt D.

Years with BigRed- 1

Turner G.

Years with BigRed - 2

Meg S.

Years with BigRed- 2

Karli S.

Years with BigRed- 2

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Dylan F.

Years with BigRed- 2

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Jeff J.

Years with BigRed- 1+Here & There

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Evan V.

Years with BigRed- 2

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Ryan E.

Years with BigRed- 1

Connor R.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Burke W.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Gavin F.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Jenna M.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Scotty M.

Years with BigRed- 2

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Mitch C.

Years with BigRed- 1.5+ Here&There

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Randy M.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Alex C.

Years with BigRed- 1.5

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Owen M.

Years with BigRed- 1

Nicholas H.

Years with BigRed- 1

George C.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Matt R.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Colin L.

Years with BigRed- 1.5

Meg H.

Years with BigRed- 1

Austin F.

Years with BigRed- 1

Jack G.

Years with BigRed- 1

Ty W.

Years with BigRed- 1

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Jessica C.

Years with BigRed- 1

Will Y.

Years with BigRed- 2

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