Who We Are
Colin and Laura founded McNally Brown Group in 2012. They both have engineering backgrounds and are graduates of the Richard Ivey Executive MBA Program. Colin and Laura bring complementary expertise, a balance of hands-on experience, technical training, family business knowledge, and international experience to clients. Their expertise spans Strategy, Family Business, Operations and Finance.
Laura is a strategic advisor with deep experience guiding change in growing businesses, particularly family enterprises. Before co-founding McNally Brown Group, Laura held leadership roles in engineering and construction, where she led major initiatives, including the successful sale of her family’s third-generation construction company. She combines practical business insight with strong facilitation skills, helping clients across industries such as construction, engineering, agriculture, and manufacturing to navigate ownership transitions, growth, and operational improvements.
Colin is a strategic advisor with deep experience in business growth, continuity, and transformation. Before co-founding McNally Brown Group, Colin held senior roles in Engineering, Operations, and Sales, leading change across North America and globally. He has worked with clients from family-owned firms to global public companies in construction, engineering, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors. His experience in both family and multinational organizations shapes his collaborative, results-focused approach to complex strategic challenges.
