With over three decades of industry experience, Ted Matson has joined Berto Contractors as Vice President of Operations with a clear focus on building systems that support both day-to-day execution and long-term growth. In addition to overseeing resource planning and project execution, he plays a key role in shaping the company’s broader vision and strategic direction alongside the leadership team.

In his first 90 days, he’s diving into Berto’s people, processes, and tools to better understand where and how to make an impact. We sat down with him to learn a little more about his background, what drives him, and the perspective he’s bringing to the team.

What experience are you bringing to the team that you’re most excited to share?

I have over 34 years of experience in the construction industry and in that time, I have been very fortunate to observe many different organizational styles and settings. I am most excited to share my experience and recommendations regarding the best-in-class business process, system, and tools that will help Berto grow into the future.

Why did you choose to join Berto, and what does working here mean to you?

I chose Berto because I feel that the company and its anticipated leadership needs are a good fit with my own interests, experience and stage of life. Working at Berto means that I have a place where I can contribute in a meaningful way and also continue to develop and improve my own skills and abilities as a person.

What’s your go-to coffee order or morning ritual? 

I love mornings and I love coffee!  I wake up at 5:00 am almost every day (even on weekends) and go straight from pillow to coffee.  My wife and I indulged ourselves in a very fancy espresso machine and I enjoy operating the machine almost as much as drinking the coffee! Most days I start with a whole milk latte, although I equally enjoy a double shot espresso as well – some days I will have one of each!

If you could instantly master a new skill, what would it be?

I would love to be able to sing. I am tone deaf and remarkably unmusical – I would love to fix that instantly!

What’s one thing your teammates should definitely ask you for help with?

I have a dangerous level of knowledge when it comes to the pricing of construction materials – especially aggregates.  I spent many years working with suppliers and devising fancy ways to maximize pricing of construction materials – I know their tricks!

What’s one thing you’ve done that you’re really proud of (outside of work)?

Outside of work I am most proud of being married for 34 years to my beautiful wife Barbara and raising three beautiful children with her. The fruit of our marriage now includes our two sons-in-law’s, a daughter-in-law and three gorgeous grandchildren. There is not much I love more than being a husband, father, and grandfather!

What’s your favourite way to recharge after a long day?

One of my favourite activities after work is a bicycle ride.  I live in Langley and have access to some of the most beautiful rural roads – anywhere!  Perhaps strange to some but there is nothing better than getting the heart rate up, breaking a sweat and making the legs hurt a bit to make the worries of the day evaporate!

What’s a weird or unexpected talent you have?

I am exceptionally good at telling stories to children. When my children were young, every night I would tell them a story about when I was young myself. One of the favourite stories was about how, at the tender age of six, I plotted with my sister to unalive a particularly nasty rooster!

If we gave you the company credit card for 24 hours, how would you use it responsibly?

I would buy a new office printer! One with multiple paper trays; one that prints double sided by default; and one that doesn’t always set back to A4 paper!

What’s one value or principle that guides you, both professionally and personally?

Always strive to tell the truth.  Easy concept to agree to, extremely hard to always put into practice.

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Ted brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective to his role at Berto. With a strong focus on operational excellence and a clear commitment to supporting the team’s growth, he’s already becoming a valuable part of the leadership group. His deep industry experience pairs well with a lighthearted energy and sense of humour that we’re glad to have on the team as we look ahead to what’s next.