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 13 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
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.
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 13 years of his life to growing a successful and thriving business venture, working hard to coordinate jobs and a team of employees.
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.
Campbell Irving
Senior Project Manager
& Director of Business Expansion
After graduating from Queen's University with a BScH in Geography in 2017, Cam is excited to come aboard BRW in full-time role. In now his 7th year with the company, Cam's experience in all situations is an undeniably valuable asset. He is looking forward to meeting you out on The Bay!
Hobbies - Poetry, rubix-cubing, scrapbooking, and eating a crisp apple
Future career aspiration - Bermuda Triangle demystifier / ghostbuster
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!
Elliott
Years with BigRed- 5
Education- University of Guelph Alumni '17 B.Sc Majoring in Nanoscience and Technology
Hobbies- Hockey, boat trips & painting
Future career aspiration- Nano-Material Science Research
Beth
Office Manager
Years with BigRed- 2
Education- Centennial & Georgian College - Production Control and Economics
Hobbies-Taking in the view at Palisade Bay with Glen, paddling, bootcamp, and enjoying time with my 2 grandsons
Adrienne
Years with BigRed- 4
Education- University of Guelph Almuni - B.Sc in Bio-Med, Registered Massage Therapist, 5th year Osteopathic studies
Hobbies- Waterskiing, camping, and cottage life
Future career aspiration- Osteopath and traveller
Ryan H.
Years with BigRed- 4
Education- Conestoga College for Mechanical Engineering
Hobbies- Holding my breath underwater for as long as possible and water sports
Future career aspiration- Astronaut
Mary
Years with BigRed- 3
Education- Graduate from Queen's University - Geography
Hobbies- Bailing out boats, hanging clean laundry and exaggerating stories.
Future career aspiration- Canada's Next Top Model
John W.
Years with BigRed- 3
Education- Third year in Business with a specialization in Human Resources at Western University
Hobbies- Water skiing
Future career aspiration- Owning my own company
Spencer
Years with BigRed- 2
Education- St. Lawerence College
Hobbies-
Future career aspiration-
Mitch
Years with BigRed- 1 1/2
Education- Wilfrid Laurier University
Hobbies- Getting caught in the rain, juggling, guitar, cuddling up on a bear skin rug next to a fire with a good book
Future career aspiration-professional storm chaser
Brooke
Years with BigRed- 2
Education- First Year at Western University
Hobbies- Anything at the cottage
Future career aspiration-Psychology and many more years with Big Red!
Jack
Years with BigRed- 2
Education- Just graduated high school. Starting at Conestoga College in the fall for woodworking.
Hobbies- Anything outdoors- seadooing, boating and hockey
Future career aspiration- Custom Furniture Builder
Evan
Years with BigRed- 2
Education-
Hobbies-
Future career aspiration-
Burke
Years with BigRed- 1
Education- West Ferris Secondary School
Hobbies- Hockey, snowmobiling, dirt-biking, water sports, and Volleyball
Future career aspiration-Mechanical Engineer Technologist
Scotty
Years with BigRed- 1
Education- Masters in burning fuel and liquor. Also a mechanic
Hobbies- Boating, sledding, and running my hobby farm
Future career aspiration- Live the dream
Jenna
Years with BigRed- 1
Education- B.Sc Major- Environmental science. In her 2nd year of her Bachelor of Education
Hobbies- Has a passion for nature and being outside. Puppy time with Cosmo, cooking, and baking.
Future career aspiration- Teach children about environmental issues to foster young environmental stewards
Alex
Years with BigRed- 1 1/2
Education- Brock University, studying Sport Management
Hobbies- Reading a nice book, athletics, watching the game
Future career aspiration-
BigRed for life
Matt
Years with BigRed- 1
Education- Political Science at Western University
Hobbies-Rock climbing, skiing, guitar,and hiking
Future career aspiration-Career in Environmental Law
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)
Kyle
Years with BigRed- 6
Education- Sir Sandford Fleming College for General Construction 1 year. Electrical Technician 1 year.
Hobbies- Sledding, snowboarding and boating.
Future career aspiration- Electrician
Shannon
Years with BigRed- Here & there
Education- University of Guelph & University of Whistler
Hobbies- Anything that goes fast, boating snowmobiling, standup jetskiing & wake surfing
Future career aspiration- Mayor of Honey Harbour
Christina
Years with BigRed- 3 + part-time
Education- International Development and business management at Dalhousie University
Hobbies- Kayaking, guitar, rugby, wakeboarding and stand up sea dooing
Future career aspiration- Big red worker!
Thomas
Years with BigRed- 1
Education- Dalhousie University
Hobbies- Skiing, golf, ping-pong & droppin it like it's hot
Future career aspiration- Winner of dancing with the stars
Graeme
Years with BigRed- 4
Education- Grade 12
Hobbies- Hunting & boating
Future career aspiration- Heavy Equipment machine operator
Ryan
Years with BigRed- 1
Education- Just finished first year studying Fish and Wildlife at Fleming College in Lindsay, Ontario
Hobbies- Boating, Sea-dooing, Fishing
Future career aspiration- Become an entrepreneur and open some type of boat company
Turner
Years with BigRed - 2
Education - Completed 2 years at Wilfrid Laurier University before switching to attend Conestoga College for Architecture
Hobbies - Boating, snowmobiling & camping
Future career aspiration - Architect
Nick
Years with BigRed- 4
Education- Completed 1 year at the University of Waterloo for Recreation and Leisure Studies before switching to pursue the Plumbing Apprenticeship Program at Georgian College
Hobbies- Ice fishing, boating and hunting.
Future career aspiration- BigRed worker
Spencer
Years with BigRed- 8
Education- Graduated Conestoga College with Architectural Construction Engineering Technology
Hobbies- Golf, grooming my beard, boating, snowboarding and modeling
Future career aspiration- Living the dream
James
Years with BigRed - 3
Education - Construction Engineering
Hobbies - Snowmobiling, fishing
Future career aspiration - Carpenter
Beth
Years with BigRed- 3
Education- Graduated from Queen's University with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Hobbies- Baking, playing soccer, and waterskiing
Future career aspiration- To become a professor or open up a bakery - the possibiities are endless!
Meg
Years with BigRed- 2
Education- At her third year at Colgate University on a hockey scholarship
Hobbies- Hockey, Rugby, Waterskiing
Future career aspiration- Undecided
Gavin
Years with BigRed- 1
Education- Graduated from Queens University
Corbin
Years with BigRed- 5
Education- Just graduated from high school at Abbey Park in Oakville
Hobbies- Swimming, rugby, snowboarding and all water sports! I like pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain... just kidding.
Future career aspiration- Possible go into law, and many more years with BigRed!
Cole
Years with BigRed- 6
Education- Graduatd from Western University with a Bachelor of Medical Science with an Honours Specialization in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and a Minor in Genetics
Hobbies- Painting, playing guitar, and swimming
Future career aspiration -
Trauma surgeon and world traveler
Jon L.
Years with BigRed- 6
Education-
Hobbies-Living the Aussie lifestyle
Future career aspiration-
Karli
Years with BigRed- 2
Education- Just finished first year at Durham College in the Health and Fitness Program
Hobbies- Ping pong, getting fit, Playing some tennis, hockey :)
Future career aspiration- Personal Trainer
Connor
Years with BigRed- 1
Education- Entering my second year at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University
Hobbies- Squash, windsurfing, skiing, tennis and other cottage related activities
Future career aspiration-Anything allowing me to spend time at the cottage!
Dylan
Years with BigRed- 2
Education-
Hobbies-
Future career aspiration-
Jeff
Years with BigRed- Here & There
Education-
Hobbies-
Future career aspiration-