November 28, 2024
This month, A49 finance department’s, Michael Wong is celebrating 40 years with the company. Michael has been working in a billing role for over 30 years of his 40-year tenure. Originally working with Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal in addition to Winnipeg. As the team has grown, Michael’s focus has shifted to Vancouver and Winnipeg.
When asked about his longevity, Michael said he attributed it to, “the people I work with, the staff and the commitment from the firm and how they treat the staff. It makes you feel like you’re wanted and you’re part of the family.”
When speaking to his colleagues, Michael is portrayed as a shy yet steady presence in the firm. Director of Finance, Kyle Hayes said, “Michael, I am honoured to have been able to work with you over the last several years of your tenure at Architecture49. Your dedication, loyalty, humility, reliability and passion for your role is something I truly admire. You are always there to lend a helping hand, and your versatility makes you a valuable asset to our finance team. We are extremely grateful to be able to celebrate 40 years with you... Congrats Michael!”
Lee McCormick writes, “Mike, many congratulations on your amazing achievement of 40 years with the company! You are a critical member of our team and a cornerstone of our culture. Your openness, humour and caring have touched the lives of many in the office and you continue to enrich and educate all who get to know you. Your professionalism and sense of fairness are at the highest level and we are honoured to have the opportunity to work with you. We look forward to many more years together.”
A49 CEO Scott Stirton chimed in, saying, “Congratulations Michael to an incredible achievement and milestone. It has been a pleasure to work with you for over 35 years and especially watch you mature professionally as the business evolved from the time of our paper timesheet submissions through to the digital world that we know live within. You have always been one of the most dedicated and enjoyable persons to work with and it is my sincere pleasure to recognize this after 4 decades.” Scott added that “your quiet sense of humor has been enjoyed as you nudged many of us to address the critical business functions that most of us architects struggled to execute. You are a gentleman, a conscientious sole and dedicated to the professionalism that Smith Carter and now A49 strive to achieve. Thanks for being you all these years!”
From everyone at A49, we congratulate Michael on 40 years.