Tim-Br Marts names new CFO

Tim-Br Marts has appointed John Steen as CFO. A senior financial executive, Steen has operational experience across a range of sectors, primarily in agribusiness/retail, manufacturing, oil and gas, and energy.

Steen, who will be based out of the company’s Calgary, AB office, will report directly to president and CEO Tim Urquhart.

He has held executive roles at a number of organizations, including UFA Co-operative Limited, Ontario Power Authority, and in South Africa at Teves Group. 

Born and educated in South Africa, Steen holds a CMA (UK) and CFA (SA) and is a member of Financial Executives International (FEI), Canada, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK) and the Institute of Administration & Commerce of South Africa (Chartered Company Secretary Branch).

Calgary, Alberta-based Tim-Br Marts is one of Canada’s largest independent lumber, building material and hardware buying groups.