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
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.
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.
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.
Please join us in welcoming Joe to the forefront of the BigRed Team!
Adrienne L.
Years with BigRed- 8
Education- U of G B.Sc, RMT, Osteopath
Hobbies- Camping and cottage life
Future career aspiration- Travel everywhere
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
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
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!
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
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
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
Bryan L.
Years with BigRed- 2
Education-
Hobbies-
Future career aspiration-
Dave R.
Years with BigRed- 2
Hobbies-
Greg R.
Years with BigRed- 2
Hobbies-
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
Cole P.
Years with BigRed- 3
Education- Going into Grade 12
Hobbies- Hockey
Future career aspiration- Botanist
Quinn P.
Years with BigRed- 3
Education- McGill University
Hobbies- Interpretive dance
Future career aspiration-
Magician
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
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
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
Helena B.
Years with BigRed- 2
Education- Western BMOS & Psych
Hobbies- Rockband & learning things from Lauren
Future career aspiration- A cow farm somewhere cool
Davis B.
Years with BigRed- 2
Education- Fanshawe Electrical Engineering
Hobbies- Boating
Future career aspiration- House wife
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
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
Sean P.
Years with BigRed- 1
Education- Graduated Grade 10
Hobbies- Playing hockey
Future career aspiration- Own my own cottage in Honey Harbour
Owen P.
Years with BigRed- 1
Education- 1st year Kinesiology at Dalhousie
Hobbies- Playing sports
Future career aspiration- Chiropractor
Ryan FC.
Years with BigRed- 1
Education- Hobbies-
Future career aspiration-
Colin F.
Years with BigRed- 1
Education- Trinity College
Hobbies- Sports, Reading
Future career aspiration- I want to be an engineer
Alex S.
Years with BigRed- 1
Education- Hobbies-
Future career aspiration-
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
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)
Andrew E.
Years with
BigRed- 3
Spencer B.
Years with
BigRed- 8
Zack S.
Years with
BigRed- 3
Jon L.
Years with
BigRed- 6
Kyle M.
Years with
BigRed- 6
Graeme L.
Years with
BigRed- 4
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
Mary R.
Years with
BigRed- 3
Elliott L.
Years with
BigRed- 5
John W.
Years with
BigRed- 3
Beth H.
Office Manager
Years with
BigRed- 3
Campbell I.
Senior Project Manager
& Director of Business Expansion
Years with BigRed- 7
Brooke W.
Years with
BigRed- 5
Spencer B.
Years with
BigRed- 5.5
The Crew (those that enjoyed a summer or two on The Bay)
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
Jordan H.
Years with BigRed- 1
Connor E.
Years with BigRed- 1
Colin U.
Years with BigRed- 1
Keith W.
Years with BigRed- 1
Cameron M.
Years with BigRed- 1
Meg S.
Years with BigRed- 1.5yrs
Matt P.
Years with BigRed- 1
Tom F.
Years with BigRed- 1
Garrett B.
Years with BigRed- 1
Laura H.
Years with BigRed- 1
Claire G.
Years with BigRed- 1
Dean M.
Years with BigRed- 1
Tom P.
Years with BigRed- 1
Alex M.
Years with BigRed- 2
Jade W.
Years with BigRed- 1
Matt D.
Years with BigRed- 1
Turner G.
Years with BigRed - 2
Meg S.
Years with BigRed- 2
Karli S.
Years with BigRed- 2
Dylan F.
Years with BigRed- 2
Jeff J.
Years with BigRed- 1+Here & There
Evan V.
Years with BigRed- 2
Ryan E.
Years with BigRed- 1
Connor R.
Years with BigRed- 1
Burke W.
Years with BigRed- 1
Gavin F.
Years with BigRed- 1
Jenna M.
Years with BigRed- 1
Scotty M.
Years with BigRed- 2
Mitch C.
Years with BigRed- 1.5+ Here&There
Randy M.
Years with BigRed- 1
Alex C.
Years with BigRed- 1.5
Owen M.
Years with BigRed- 1
Nicholas H.
Years with BigRed- 1
George C.
Years with BigRed- 1
Matt R.
Years with BigRed- 1
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
Jessica C.
Years with BigRed- 1
Will Y.
Years with BigRed- 2