The Team

Diverse backgrounds - Range of Experience - Common Goals

Theo Van Driel

President

Theo Van Driel is the President and founder at Dunning and Dewitt who helps guide and coordinate the overall process and procedures between departments to ensure effective execution of all projects.

Theo’s current experience as an architect in combination with his experience as an exhibit designer, project manager, professor and estimator create within him a knowledge base that is second to none. Theo now oversees all inter-departmental communication, training, and strategic planning as well as day to project supervision. Theo’s strong critical thinking and analytical abilities helps all project stakeholders remain focused on the bottom line and the tasks at hand.

Theo enjoys sailing and currently has a boat in the Toronto Harbor. Theo’s passion for the allied arts in both his personal and professional life provides him with insights that help clients and colleagues reach broader goals!

Mike Heffernan

Director of Operations

Mike Heffernan is the Director of Operations at Dunning and Dewit, guiding teams for the execution of special events, exhibits, retail and commercial environments for top brands worldwide.

Mike’s experience in the exhibit, environments, live events, and experiential marketing industry ensures that smooth running elements – from operations to scheduling to logistics – are a key part of a project’s success. Currently, the Operations department includes project management, I & D, logistics and fabrication. Mike is a strong leader and his ability to effectively communicate timelines as well as roles and responsibilities to all project stakeholders make him a valuable team member.

Mike enjoys old cars as a hobby and is currently the guardian and steward of a stable of antique vehicles. Mike’s use of hockey metaphors is well known to all who have worked with him on past projects. Mike always “keeps his stick on the ice!”

Paul Hirst

Chief Financial Officer

Paul is a founding partner at Dunning and Dewit.

Paul has extensive experience in sales, marketing, logistics, and risk management. This has proven to be a unique combination that provides our clients with a practical and feasible approach to their projects. Paul functions as our finance and risk management analyst.

Paul serves in his local church as their treasurer. He enjoys learning new skills such as woodworking, electronics, automotive performance, and welding.