About Us
ADM Systems Engineering is an employee-owned company. The following are the company's principal partners:
Arnold P. Nicholson, P. Eng, President & Chief Administrative Officer
Arnold is a principal partner with over 20 years of hands-on experience executing and managing electrical and automation projects around the world. His work includes project management, conceptual and detailed electrical design, installation and commissioning supervision. Arnold holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from University of New Brunswick and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers of New Brunswick.
William (Jim) Gillis, P. Eng, Chief Business Development Officer
Jim is a principal partner and has 15 years of experience in instrumentation and controls from both a technical and sales perspective, as well as over 10 years of experience as an Engineering Manager. Jim oversees initial technical scope, project development and resource allocation and plays a key role as client manager for all of ADM’s key projects. His combination of engineering and business management experience allows him to assess ADM’s clients’ technical needs while keeping their budget and timelines on the forefront. Jim holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Francis Xavier University, and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia.
James R. Boone, P. Eng., Director - Mechanical Group
James is a senior partner and has 17 years of experience in the design of mechanical and electro-mechanical system, as well as over 10 years of experience as a Project Manager. James manages the Mechanical Engineering Group at ADM, and still takes an active role in the design of equipment and management of larger scale projects. His combination of technical engineering and management experience has enabled ADM to build a top notch team of engineers and technologists to tackle our client’s various mechanical design requirements. James holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Nova Scotia and a Bachelor of Science (mathematics) from Dalhousie University. James is a member of Engineers Nova Scotia, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick and the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland.
Brent Donovan, P. Eng, Chief Operating Officer
Brent is a principal partner who has 15 years of hands-on experience executing and managing automation projects. Brent's extensive experience in each project covers initial electrical layout and design, detailed electrical design, automation development to project implementation and plant commissioning, using a wide range of logic controllers and automation products. Brent holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from University of New Brunswick and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers of New Brunswick.
Our Staff
ADM currently has a diverse staff of mechanical, chemical, electrical and software engineers and technologists. Our success is not determined by individuals, but by a team with a common vision, working together to exceed our clients' expectations.