Matthew VanGilst is the leader, visionary and driving force behind all the work at Callidus.  His hard work, and perseverance are evident in the balancing act he maintains; dedication to his design work, vision and leadership of the company, ongoing work towards his MBA, and the wonderful family that he spends time with.

With a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and over 15 years of experience working in the mechanical engineering industry, Matthew VanGilst is a seasoned Owner, Principal, Project Manager and Mechanical Engineer. Over the years, Matthew has worked on a wide range of building classifications including industrial, multi-unit residential, healthcare, education, telecom, commercial and institutional, and he currently specializes in fire protection design.

In his very limited spare time, Matthew enjoys reading, camping, cross-country skiing and is currently learning to play the cello.